The SMG-managed BOK Center finished the first quarter of 2013 ranked 14th in the United States and 32nd in the world by Pollstar Magazine in its quarterly Top 50 Arena Venues rankings. The rankings are determined by tickets sold worldwide for concerts from January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013.
“This year has already been a tremendous success for the BOK Center and we have an exciting line up of concerts still to announce as part of our 5th Anniversary Series,” said SMG General Manager John Bolton. “These rankings recognize the support of the Tulsa community ensuring future tours will play at the BOK Center.”
The BOK Center hosted 6 of the top 100 tours in the first quarter of 2013 including: Winter Jam, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, Muse, The Who and Kid Rock.
The venue recently announced a Paul McCartney concert on May 29, the first of the 5th Anniversary Concert Series. Other concerts on the BOK Center's upcoming schedule include: Miranda Lambert (April 13), Fleetwood Mac (May 1), REO Speedwagon, Styx & Ted Nugent (May 8) and Jason Aldean (May 10). For a complete listing of BOK Center events, visit the venue's website at www.bokcenter.com.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
OKC Renews Arena, Convention Center Management Agreement with SMG
The Oklahoma City Council today unanimously approved the renewal of the city's agreement with SMG to continue managing Cox Convention Center and Chesapeake Energy Arena. SMG, the worldwide leader in entertainment and convention venue management, has been operating the facilities since 1999.
“The confidence shown in SMG by the Oklahoma City Council is a testament to the partnership we have built over the past 14 years,” said Gary Desjardins, Regional General Manager of Chesapeake Energy Arena and Cox Convention Center. “It's a reflection on the quality of the performance the SMG staff provides. SMG will continue to build upon our relationship with the City of Oklahoma City and remain dedicated to providing first-class management to Oklahoma City residents and the patrons of these facilities.”
“The confidence shown in SMG by the Oklahoma City Council is a testament to the partnership we have built over the past 14 years,” said Gary Desjardins, Regional General Manager of Chesapeake Energy Arena and Cox Convention Center. “It's a reflection on the quality of the performance the SMG staff provides. SMG will continue to build upon our relationship with the City of Oklahoma City and remain dedicated to providing first-class management to Oklahoma City residents and the patrons of these facilities.”
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Nassau Coliseum Ranks 5th in the US in Top Arenas
The SMG-managed Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum finished the first quarter of 2013 ranked 5th in the United States and 14th in the world in Pollstar Magazine's Top 50 Arena Venues ranking. The rankings are based on worldwide tickets sales through the end of the first quarter 2013.
“We are very proud of this accomplishment and the continued success of the Nassau Coliseum. The community continues to support the great events we bring to Long Island,” said Jerry Goldman, SMG General Manager of Nassau Coliseum. “It's an honor to rank so high in such a competitive marketplace such as New York.”
“We are very proud of this accomplishment and the continued success of the Nassau Coliseum. The community continues to support the great events we bring to Long Island,” said Jerry Goldman, SMG General Manager of Nassau Coliseum. “It's an honor to rank so high in such a competitive marketplace such as New York.”
With 132,049 tickets sold, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum finished higher than other area venues including the Barclay's Center (Brooklyn, NY) and Madison Square Garden (New York, NY).
First quarter events at the venue included sold out performances by Luke Bryan, The Who, Ricardo Arjona, P!NK and other family events!
Upcoming events through the end of the year include: Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley, WWE Smack Down, New Kids on The Block, The X Factor Auditions, 40 Years of Bollywood, 2013 Vans Warped Tour and more!
To see a full event listing or to purchase tickets to any Nassau Coliseum event, visit the website at www.nassaucoliseum.com.
First quarter events at the venue included sold out performances by Luke Bryan, The Who, Ricardo Arjona, P!NK and other family events!
Upcoming events through the end of the year include: Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley, WWE Smack Down, New Kids on The Block, The X Factor Auditions, 40 Years of Bollywood, 2013 Vans Warped Tour and more!
To see a full event listing or to purchase tickets to any Nassau Coliseum event, visit the website at www.nassaucoliseum.com.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Kelly Ortiz Honored by Tulsa Business and Legal News
SMG SAVOR… Director of Food and Beverage Kelly Ortiz was recently honored by Tulsa Business and Legal News in the 2013 class of The Tulsa 40. The local award recognizes company executives, entrepreneurs, educations, representatives, energy leaders and innovators who have achieved significant accomplishments before the age of 40.
Ortiz was nominated for her efforts overseeing food and beverage operations for SAVOR… Tulsa, including concessions sales, suite catering and backstage catering for both the BOK Center and the Tulsa Convention Center. She was also recognized for her involvement with SMG Rocks, an employee-driven charitable giving initiative that donates time and resources to local non-profit groups.
“I am flattered to be recognized along with 39 other remarkable individuals in the Tulsa business community,” Ortiz said. “At the BOK Center and Tulsa Convention Center, I am able to surround myself with some of the best in the business. Awards such as this really recognize a team effort to strive for excellence in everything we do.”
Ortiz was nominated for her efforts overseeing food and beverage operations for SAVOR… Tulsa, including concessions sales, suite catering and backstage catering for both the BOK Center and the Tulsa Convention Center. She was also recognized for her involvement with SMG Rocks, an employee-driven charitable giving initiative that donates time and resources to local non-profit groups.
“I am flattered to be recognized along with 39 other remarkable individuals in the Tulsa business community,” Ortiz said. “At the BOK Center and Tulsa Convention Center, I am able to surround myself with some of the best in the business. Awards such as this really recognize a team effort to strive for excellence in everything we do.”
Monday, March 25, 2013
Big Sandy Superstore Arena manager named Venues Today Generation Next Winner
And the award goes to…! Venues Today Magazine announced their selection of the 2013 Generation Next Award Winners and Brian Sipe, the General Manager of the SMG Managed Big Sandy Superstore Arena, has been named Venues Today Generation Next Reader's Choice Award Winner. The annual award honors young professionals world-wide under the age of 35who make a difference in sports, music, conventions, family shows, fairs and festivals.
“I'm honored to be voted by my peers as a recipient of this award. I thank my co-workers, family, friends, mentors, teachers and my Lord above for my life – I would not be in this position nor be as blessed as I am without their encouragement and support”, says Sipe. Brian Sipe has been the General Manager since September of 2010 and in that time has been responsible for bringing a number of iconic acts to the venue including Reba McEntire, the Gaither Homecoming, Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, Barry Manilow, Staind/Godsmack, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert and many others. Not only does he oversee 150 full- and part-time employees, but he has led his facility to an 11th place international ranking for ticket sales in March/April, 2012 and expects 2013 and 2014 to be historic years for the venue as well.
Friday, March 22, 2013
A Taste of Glynn: “Bring it on!” says the Jekyll Island Convention Center
Shawn Prescott is not a man who is easily intimidated. Since he is the Executive Chef at the dazzling new Jekyll Island Convention Center, that outlook would go with the territory. On any given night, Shawn and his staff might be feeding a thousand guests at a dinner function. Or they may be serving a small group of 10-12 people in one of the smaller meeting rooms. Regardless of the numbers, the goal is the same: fantastic food, attentive service, top quality.
In fact, the food is the focus with Shawn. “We don't serve your typical convention food here,” he noted. “We are in competition with top resorts for the business, so we have to be great. Every time.”
In fact, the food is the focus with Shawn. “We don't serve your typical convention food here,” he noted. “We are in competition with top resorts for the business, so we have to be great. Every time.”
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Kingston’s K-Rock Centre to be Renamed Rogers K-Rock Centre
Rogers Communications and SMG Canada announced that K-Rock Centre, Kingston's premier venue for sports and entertainment, will be renamed Rogers K-Rock Centre. Following a positive vote from Kingston City Council, this new agreement marks an amendment to the 10-year partnership between Rogers Radio station K-Rock 105.7 and SMG Canada, management company of the K-Rock Centre, signed in 2008 and grants K-Rock 105.7 the naming rights for the arena through 2018.
As part of the rebranding, Rogers will work closely with K-Rock Centre to change all external and internal signage at the arena to reflect the new name. Detailed plans for the official unveiling of the new name will be announced in the coming months.
“Kingston is an important market to Rogers and K-Rock 105.7, and we're looking forward to working even more closely alongside the City of Kingston and SMG Canada through this venue,” said Danny Kingsbury, General Manager, Kingston and Atlantic Canada, Rogers Radio. “Enhancing our long-standing partnership with SMG Canada and the City of Kingston reaffirms our commitment to investing in this facility so it can continue to host world-class sports and entertainment events for the community.”
As part of the rebranding, Rogers will work closely with K-Rock Centre to change all external and internal signage at the arena to reflect the new name. Detailed plans for the official unveiling of the new name will be announced in the coming months.
“Kingston is an important market to Rogers and K-Rock 105.7, and we're looking forward to working even more closely alongside the City of Kingston and SMG Canada through this venue,” said Danny Kingsbury, General Manager, Kingston and Atlantic Canada, Rogers Radio. “Enhancing our long-standing partnership with SMG Canada and the City of Kingston reaffirms our commitment to investing in this facility so it can continue to host world-class sports and entertainment events for the community.”
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