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2021 Centennial Park West Concert Series - Third Concert
History
In 2020, the Village planned to host three (3) national level touring artists for the 2020 Centennial Park West Concert Series. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the concert series was postponed. Two dates, June 20, 2020, featuring Blue Oyster Cult, Mark Farner's American Band and The Fabulous Thunderbirds; and August 22, 2020 featuring Scott Stapp, Filter, Dishwalla, were rescheduled for 2021. Staff cancelled the July 18, 2020 date featuring Tommy James and the Shondells and the Cornerstones of Rock.
Dishwalla has withdrawn from the Concert Series notifying the Village the Artist is not touring in 2021. 4CAST will be performing in its place.
In December 2020, the 2021 Centennial Park West Concert Series budget was approved for three (3) national level acts at a total cost of $549,336.
Staff seeks approval to enter into contracts for Marc Martel's - The Ultimate Queen Experience, Purple Veins - The Essential Prince Tribute Band and George Michael Reborn Tribute for a night of icons to be added to the 2021 Concert Series.
Shortly after the 2018 release, and subsequent success of the film Bohemian Rhapsody, staff has sought to contract Marc Martel's Ultimate Queen Celebration to perform in Orland Park. Martel has been touring world-wide since 2017 exceeding promoters expectations for ticket sales.
Recently, Martel's agent reachedout to the Village offering a late summer date. As such, staff seeks approval to add a third date to 2021 Centennial park Concert Series featuring a Marc Martel's Queen Celebration, along with Prince and George Michael tribute Bands.
Purple Veins - The Essential Prince Tribute Band, re-create the magical power and energy of Prince delivering a high energy tribute performance that captures the spirit and music of Prince.
George Michael Reborn Tribute delivers the energy and passion of George Michael engaging the audience in a second to none George Michael t...
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