BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Several local agencies are coming together to build a better music scene that will uplift the entire region.
“Unfortunately, Baton Rouge is not living up to its music and entertainment potential, and we want to enhance that,” said Chris Meyer.
To that end, they’re reimagining three nearby venues you’re familiar with.
“Baton Rouge sometimes gets in its own way,” Pam Bordelon says. “The city has a tradition of doing things like that and not taking advantage of opportunities that are presented to the city.”
Pam Bordelon works for the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. She believes the capital has a vibrant arts and music scene, but she insists it has yet to reach its full potential.
“We have a blues tradition. That’s kind of our claim to fame,” Bordelon said. “We have a blues festival, and there’s no reason why it can’t be just as important and a driver as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.”
Chris Meyer agrees.
“We are the intersection of music, culture and entertainment in Louisiana, and we need a venue that reflects that.”
As CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Meyer works with local agencies such as the Arts Council to complete entertainment research. Her goal is to elevate music and art by reimagining some of the assets we already have.
“To help Baton Rouge’s music industry thrive, think about the opportunities we have as a region, especially how we can improve these music and entertainment venues by connecting downtown and the access corridor,” Meyer said. I did.
The study focuses on venues such as River Center, PMAC, and Memorial Stadium, as well as other factors such as hotel rooms and transportation to bring the idea to life. We will deliver more than $1 billion in regional investments to not only attract more visitors, but also benefit the people who call Baton Rouge home.
“A world-class venue that is attractive to artists will truly elevate Baton Rouge’s music and entertainment industry and, most importantly, create a quality of life that we can all be proud of here,” Meyer said. he said.
“When you have a vibrant arts scene, a vibrant music scene, where people can be active and meet fellow Batonlousians, only good things can come from that,” Bordelon said.
The study is expected to be completed in the coming months. Organizations can then analyze the data and develop an action plan.
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