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Centennial Park West Concert 2018 - Discussion Only
History
The Village of Orland Park officials and staff met with Mayor Tim Baldermann of New Lenox last fall to discuss bringing higher level performers to Centennial Park West. This included a discussion which centered on partnering with the Village of New Lenox’s Triple Play Series.
The New Lenox concert series is held on Saturday nights, one per month, June through August. In this partnership, the Village of Orland Park would contract the same Saturday act to perform at Centennial Park West on one of these Friday nights. Mayor Baldermann felt sure neither Village would experience lower attendance due to the close proximity of the Villages.
Staff developed a proposed budget which details potential revenues and expenses that might be realized through the production of this high level concert. (See attached.) Please note that nearly 80% of the projected revenues are dependent upon the sale of 5,000 tickets at $30/ticket. Additional revenues totaling nearly 19% would be derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages based on a concert attendance of 5,000.
At this time, the date and acts for the Triple Play Series have not been identified. Staff expects to hear back from New Lenox sometime in March or April.
To produce this concert in 2018, staff will need to begin securing contracts for production items such as the stage, sound, and lighting. To attract a higher level performer, a large stage is required. The SL-320 is 40’x 40’ and can be secured through Sound Work Productions. There is only one stage of this size in Illinois. To secure this stage for 2018, a decision to move forward in 2018 should be made as soon as possible.
This agenda item is being considered by the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night.
With consensus from the Board, staff will move forward in conjunction with the Village of New Lenox to produce one concert in 2018.
Financial Impa...
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