Arena Construction - Make pitch for ASG in 22/23. pg 95

[MickeyDavis]

It would be stupid to have high school football or soccer games at Lambeau. Snowcross too. As I said there are very few acts who can fill a stadium (Lambeau is much larger than Miller Park) and are touring in June/July. Many large acts prefer to do a couple of shows in Chicago and skip Wisconsin. Happens all the time. Last year BIlly Joel was at Lambeau. Not sure why the Packers wouldn't have "vetoed" that one. Of course they are concerned about the condition of the field. They should be.

In any event, this thread is about the new Bucks arena,

[MickeyDavis]

https://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/kevin-hart-tour-bucks-arena.html

The lineup of entertainment for the first year of the new Bucks arena is already filling up with impressive names, from Elton John to Maroon 5 and many more. Today, the arena added another major name to its stage: comedian and movie star Kevin Hart, who will bring his "Irresponsible" comedy tour to the new arena on Thursday, Sept. 13.

He did 6 Riverside shows a couple of years ago, tix for this one top out at $129, I think he'll draw well.

[humanrefutation]

That's not true at all. The Packers actively seek out concerts, there have been several there. There aren't a lot of acts that can fill a stadium obviously but if a big act is doing stadiums the Packers try to book them if they are available before August The limited time frame does eliminate some acts.

In addition there are a ton of events in other areas of Lambeau.

Grew up in Green Bay and my uncle served in city council for two decades and this is completely false. The Packers board changed their stance on outside events after the snowcross fiasco over a decade ago. Since then, the stadium itself has been used for the Jason Aldean tour and that is about it. Sprinkle in the Badger hockey game and the Badger-LSU game and that is what you have as far as outside events. The Atrium is used for weddings/corporate events. The Packers also use it for the Packer 5K/Marathon every year. The Packers have the right to veto any event at the stadium and have used it non-stop. The Board has claimed these events cause massive damage to the field, meanwhile every other stadium in the NFL is used more frequently and hosts other events (HS sports, Soccer, etc.) that cause much more damage than a rock concert.

I believe Kenny Chesney has put on a few shows there as well.

One of my friends just saw Billy Joel at Lambeau last summer, so unless the city council perceived that experience to be disastrous, I can't imagine they would turn down Elton John. My guess is that they're just more selective about when the concerts are held so that they are not bumping up against football activities and gives them plenty of time to do field repairs where necessary.

However, I doubt they would have a Milwaukee, Madison, and GB date. You're pulling from the same crowd, essentially. At most, I could see a couple dates.

[MickeyDavis]

Work on the new $524 million Milwaukee Bucks arena is about 80 percent complete, and the building is increasingly looking like the renderings that architects filed with the city of Milwaukee.

Except for one thing: there's a lot of an odd, teal shade of green on the east side of the building that will be the arena's main public entrance.

Although that color dominates the structure now, it won't be the final look of the building, according to the Bucks and Mortenson, the company overseeing construction of the building.

The green material on the east side and other parts of the arena is an air and vapor barrier, said Mortenson spokeswoman Bridget Kraus.

The structure's final color will be a combination of zinc panels (copper), composite panels (silver), corrugated panels (pewter) and curtainwall (glass), she said.

Workers have been hanging the zinc panels on the north side of the building for months, and much of that surface is nearly covered. There are sections of the main entrance area - such as a band above the glass about half way up - where the green vapor barrier is already covered by the final finish materials.

The Bucks have important - and delayed - announcements yet to come. The list is topped by the naming rights for the facility, a sponsorship that the Bucks hope will generate millions of dollars a year.

The Bucks also have yet to name the tenants for the buildings that will be constructed this spring in the "entertainment block" on the closed section of N. 4th St. on the east side of the building.

Employment at the arena site is gradually declining from a high of about 800 workers. There are now about 665 working on the site, Kraus said.

The arena, built with $250 million in public money, is scheduled to open in the fall. The Bucks will operate and maintain the building.

The Bucks on Monday announced that comedian Kevin Hart will perform at the arena on Sept. 13. That gig is the earliest event scheduled at the arena, so far.

[Diggr14]

Totally off topic, but I got triggered reading "Senior Vice President Alex Lasry" - anybody wanna go back in time and make my Dad a gazillionaire so I can get a title like that for being born?

Don’t be jelly. Just mock the tool.

[RogerMurdock]

Curious how Gaffigan tix are selling so I just checked. Tons of them left. Lots of lower bowl tix but it will cost you at least $100 (with fees) to sit in the LB. Uppers will be around $75 with fees. Not worth it IMO

It's so weird the price comparison between Jeselnik and Gaffigan. You'd think the tickets would be more expensive in a smaller venue like the Pabst. Instead they're 3 times cheaper than the cheapest ticket for Gaffigan.

I would assume Gaffigan is more expensive because he's higher profile.

Took my wife to see Mike Birbiglia at a very small venue here in Atlanta last month and it, too, was quite reasonable. $38 each before Ticketmaster fees. We were in the first couple rows of the first non-floor section. Small enough place where the distance to the stage from those seats was basically like sitting in the middle of a regular-sized movie theater.

Funny everyone is talking about Elton John. Watched him on the Grammys the other night and thought to myself that I'd like to see him in concert. Fun anecdote: Valentine's Day, 2002, my girlfriend and I went out to dinner at a swanky spot in Atlanta. Elton John and his party were at the host stand right in front of us. My girlfriend became my fiancee the next day (yes, the day after Valentine's Day).

I think one performer I'd pay out the ass to see is Stevie Wonder. He performed at a benefit concert at UVa shortly after the Nazi incident and I was so jealous I wasn't still a student there.

[MikeIsGood]

Curious how Gaffigan tix are selling so I just checked. Tons of them left. Lots of lower bowl tix but it will cost you at least $100 (with fees) to sit in the LB. Uppers will be around $75 with fees. Not worth it IMO

It's so weird the price comparison between Jeselnik and Gaffigan. You'd think the tickets would be more expensive in a smaller venue like the Pabst. Instead they're 3 times cheaper than the cheapest ticket for Gaffigan.

I would assume Gaffigan is more expensive because he's higher profile.

Took my wife to see Mike Birbiglia at a very small venue here in Atlanta last month and it, too, was quite reasonable. $38 each before Ticketmaster fees. We were in the first couple rows of the first non-floor section. Small enough place where the distance to the stage from those seats was basically like sitting in the middle of a regular-sized movie theater.

Hah, I was there for the first Saturday night show. I believe he ended up doing four in total - two on each of Friday and Saturday. I've seen him before - at the Overture Center in Madison, in the largest room - and it wasn't expensive then, either. But since then he's much more popular. Still, not on Gaffigan's level of fame.

[Thunder Muscle]

Grew up in Green Bay and my uncle served in city council for two decades and this is completely false. The Packers board changed their stance on outside events after the snowcross fiasco over a decade ago. Since then, the stadium itself has been used for the Jason Aldean tour and that is about it. Sprinkle in the Badger hockey game and the Badger-LSU game and that is what you have as far as outside events. The Atrium is used for weddings/corporate events. The Packers also use it for the Packer 5K/Marathon every year. The Packers have the right to veto any event at the stadium and have used it non-stop. The Board has claimed these events cause massive damage to the field, meanwhile every other stadium in the NFL is used more frequently and hosts other events (HS sports, Soccer, etc.) that cause much more damage than a rock concert.

I believe Kenny Chesney has put on a few shows there as well.

One of my friends just saw Billy Joel at Lambeau last summer, so unless the city council perceived that experience to be disastrous, I can't imagine they would turn down Elton John. My guess is that they're just more selective about when the concerts are held so that they are not bumping up against football activities and gives them plenty of time to do field repairs where necessary.

However, I doubt they would have a Milwaukee, Madison, and GB date. You're pulling from the same crowd, essentially. At most, I could see a couple dates.

Lambeau has had Kenny Chesney twice (Andean may have opened) and Billy joel in the last 5 years I'd say. Chesney's were a disaster to field, people kissing on field, insane amount o police calls, etc. I was hoping for Metallica as they were doing a stadium tour but they hit up Chicago instead, not shocked.

[VooDoo7]

I believe Kenny Chesney has put on a few shows there as well.

One of my friends just saw Billy Joel at Lambeau last summer, so unless the city council perceived that experience to be disastrous, I can't imagine they would turn down Elton John. My guess is that they're just more selective about when the concerts are held so that they are not bumping up against football activities and gives them plenty of time to do field repairs where necessary.

However, I doubt they would have a Milwaukee, Madison, and GB date. You're pulling from the same crowd, essentially. At most, I could see a couple dates.

Lambeau has had Kenny Chesney twice (Andean may have opened) and Billy joel in the last 5 years I'd say. Chesney's were a disaster to field, people kissing on field, insane amount o police calls, etc. I was hoping for Metallica as they were doing a stadium tour but they hit up Chicago instead, not shocked.

People were kissing!!!! At a concert??! That's terrible.

Sorry, just found that part funny.

For the naming rights, is it possible we go into next year with no name for the building? That would be pretty odd.

[Thunder Muscle]

One of my friends just saw Billy Joel at Lambeau last summer, so unless the city council perceived that experience to be disastrous, I can't imagine they would turn down Elton John. My guess is that they're just more selective about when the concerts are held so that they are not bumping up against football activities and gives them plenty of time to do field repairs where necessary.

However, I doubt they would have a Milwaukee, Madison, and GB date. You're pulling from the same crowd, essentially. At most, I could see a couple dates.

Lambeau has had Kenny Chesney twice (Andean may have opened) and Billy joel in the last 5 years I'd say. Chesney's were a disaster to field, people kissing on field, insane amount o police calls, etc. I was hoping for Metallica as they were doing a stadium tour but they hit up Chicago instead, not shocked.

People were kissing!!!! At a concert??! That's terrible.

Sorry, just found that part funny.

For the naming rights, is it possible we go into next year with no name for the building? That would be pretty odd.

Damn phone auto-corrected it to kissing. People were "pissing" all over the field.

[VooDoo7]

Lambeau has had Kenny Chesney twice (Andean may have opened) and Billy joel in the last 5 years I'd say. Chesney's were a disaster to field, people kissing on field, insane amount o police calls, etc. I was hoping for Metallica as they were doing a stadium tour but they hit up Chicago instead, not shocked.

People were kissing!!!! At a concert??! That's terrible.

Sorry, just found that part funny.

For the naming rights, is it possible we go into next year with no name for the building? That would be pretty odd.

Damn phone auto-corrected it to kissing. People were "pissing" all over the field.

Well that makes more sense.

[MickeyDavis]

The whole naming rights thing is odd. Obviously the asking price is too high. But the thing is over 80% done.

[HaroldinGMinor]

The whole naming rights thing is odd. Obviously the asking price is too high. But the thing is over 80% done.

Not really apples to apples but Miller bought naming rights for Miller Park more than 7 months before construction even started.

[jakecronus8]

I paid $30 to see Norm Macdonald at Poto. And norm is actually funny.

[HKPackFan]

I believe Kenny Chesney has put on a few shows there as well.

One of my friends just saw Billy Joel at Lambeau last summer, so unless the city council perceived that experience to be disastrous, I can't imagine they would turn down Elton John. My guess is that they're just more selective about when the concerts are held so that they are not bumping up against football activities and gives them plenty of time to do field repairs where necessary.

However, I doubt they would have a Milwaukee, Madison, and GB date. You're pulling from the same crowd, essentially. At most, I could see a couple dates.

Lambeau has had Kenny Chesney twice (Andean may have opened) and Billy joel in the last 5 years I'd say. Chesney's were a disaster to field, people kissing on field, insane amount o police calls, etc. I was hoping for Metallica as they were doing a stadium tour but they hit up Chicago instead, not shocked.

People were kissing, and then dancing! God damnit they danced.


And here I thought another footloose movie was about to be born.

[Jez2983]

The biggest thing about the stadium is sure to be accessibility to bars and amenities and stuff. If people can get food and beer easily the stadium will make so much more money.

[HKPackFan]

The biggest thing about the stadium is sure to be accessibility to bars and amenities and stuff. If people can get food and beer easily the stadium will make so much more money.

It's always fun to grab some food and drinks post game to keep the game vibe going.

I hope the atmosphere is good enough there's spots as you exit to enjoy.

[paulpressey25]

Not really apples to apples but Miller bought naming rights for Miller Park more than 7 months before construction even started.

Bud needed the naming rights money upfront to help fund the cost of building the stadium. The naming rights were counted as a contribution from Selig. (In the end Selig and the team didn't put in any real money of their own)

[Jez2983]

The biggest thing about the stadium is sure to be accessibility to bars and amenities and stuff. If people can get food and beer easily the stadium will make so much more money.

It's always fun to grab some food and drinks post game to keep the game vibe going.

I hope the atmosphere is good enough there's spots as you exit to enjoy.

Victory/Commiseration!

When we got the new stadium in my capital city, the fact I could get a beer and still see the game was revolutionary! Of course the fact that I could no longer smuggle in hidden spirits was a downer, but I was no longer a poor student!

I'm sure the new stadium will be loads better for that sort of stuff.

[Thunder Muscle]

The biggest thing about the stadium is sure to be accessibility to bars and amenities and stuff. If people can get food and beer easily the stadium will make so much more money.

It's always fun to grab some food and drinks post game to keep the game vibe going.

I hope the atmosphere is good enough there's spots as you exit to enjoy.

Agreed, I do like the option of staying in the building for some brews instead of trucking into the cold not 100% sure what bar to go to. Few times had Courtside Club passes but they clear you out after an hour & usually the vibe dies quickly since very limited people have access.