Another Planet Entertainment wants to host a free outdoor concert in a downtown plaza in San Francisco.
The Berkeley-based promotions firm, known for hosting the Outside Lands Festival, has overseen a permit application to produce shows at Civic Center Plaza, Union Square and Embarcadero Plaza for three consecutive years beginning in 2024. submitted to the meeting.
In addition to the downtown concerts, Another Planet Entertainment will host two to three ticketed concerts at Golden Gate Park’s Polo Fields during the same three-year period, following the Outside Lands Festival in August. times are planned. The outdoor concert in downtown San Francisco will be free and will provide additional cultural opportunities for the community, the Bay Area and beyond.
The initiative was prompted by multiple regulators and the Mayor of London Breed’s “Roadmap to the Future of Downtown San Francisco” plan, which aims to transform downtown into a thriving hub for arts, culture and nightlife. facilitated.
“We are delighted that Another Planet Entertainment shares our vision of creating vibrant public spaces filled with joy and community,” Breed said in a statement. “Their commitment to bringing an exceptional live music experience to the heart of the city is inspiring to everyone who lives, works and visits San Francisco.”
Admission to downtown concerts is free, but tickets are required for concerts at Polo Field. Revenue from city permit fees totaled $1.4 million for the two-day event and $2.1 million for the three-day event, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Authority’s ongoing efforts for children, adults, and seniors. also contribute to the program of As maintenance of park facilities.
These funds are critical to sustaining park programs, especially given the current two-year budget deficit of $780 million.
“San Francisco is our home, and Another Planet is committed to bringing the best programming and live concerts to San Francisco,” said Allen Scott, President of Festivals and Concerts for Another Planet Entertainment, in a statement. . “With the support of the Mayor and Rec and Park, we are excited to provide even more cultural opportunities for people in our community, the Bay Area and beyond.”
“We are delighted that Another Planet Entertainment shares our vision of creating vibrant public spaces filled with joy and community,” Breed said in a statement. “Their commitment to bringing an exceptional live music experience to the heart of the city is inspiring to everyone who lives, works and visits San Francisco.”
Admission to downtown concerts is free, but tickets are required for concerts at Polo Field. Revenue from city permit fees totaled $1.4 million for the two-day event and $2.1 million for the three-day event, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Authority’s ongoing efforts for children, adults, and seniors. also contribute to the program of As maintenance of park facilities.
These funds are critical to sustaining park programs, especially given the current two-year budget deficit of $780 million.
“San Francisco is our home and Another Planet is committed to providing San Francisco with the best programming and live concerts,” said Allen Scott, President of Festivals and Concerts for Another Planet Entertainment, in a statement. . “With the support of the Mayor and Rec and Park, we are excited to provide even more cultural opportunities for people in our community, the Bay Area and beyond.”
