Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
10/21/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/21/2021 10:49
Live Nation Expands Venue Portfolio In South Carolina To Include Music Farm, In Partnership With National Shows 2 & FPC Live
Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment company, along with NS2 & FPC Live, have announced an exclusive partnership for Charleston's beloved Music Farm, which will reopen in 2022. Live Nation will book the Music Farm in collaboration with the NS2 talent team. FPC Live, a joint venture between Live Nation and Frank Productions, will manage and operate the 650-person capacity club. In addition, the teams have already begun renovations and upgrades to enhance the artist and fan experience at Music Farm. FPC Live and NS2 also currently operate the storied Charleston Music Hall.
The partnership with NS2 and FPC Live adds to Live Nation's growing portfolio of owned & operated venues around the globe, and the company's roster of exclusively booked venues in the Carolinas and across the country.
"We are thrilled to be bringing The Music Farm back in 2022 with great new experiences for artists and fans," said Grant Lyman, President of Live Nation Southeast. "The Music Farm has been part of the fabric of city for decades and we look forward to continuing that legacy as Live Nation helps more artists connect with their fans in Charleston."
"We're excited to welcome the Music Farm to the NS2 and FPC Live family," said Darin Lashinsky, President of NS2. "The music scene in Charleston is vibrant and the Music Farm will play an important role in developing local and national acts. This venue has a 30-year history of hosting many breakout artists and we are thrilled to keep growing the live music offerings and giving guests and performers an upgraded experience."
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
About Frank Productions
Founded in 1964, Frank Productions started as a family-run, full-service concert promotion company in Madison, WI. Frank Productions now offers executive management, administration, accounting, contract oversight, sales, box office and back-of-house support to their two national brands, National Shows 2 and FPC Live. In 2018 Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, acquired a majority interest in Frank Productions. Through this partnership, the companies have blended the independent spirit of Frank Productions with the breadth of Live Nation's resources to enhance the live music experience for artists and fans throughout the country. For additional information, visit Frankproductions.com and Livenation.com.
About National Shows 2
National Shows 2 (NS2) is a Nashville-based, full-service concert promotion company. As part of Frank Productions, NS2 creates, produces and promotes live entertainment events in clubs, arenas, performing arts centers, amphitheaters and stadiums across the country. Nationalshows2.com.
About FPC Live
FPC Live is a Madison-based full-service concert promotion and venue operations company. As part of Frank Productions, FPC Live operates the company's owned-and-operated venues and creates, produces and promotes live entertainment events in clubs, arenas, performing arts centers, amphitheaters and stadiums across the country. fpc-live.com
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