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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03. g. 2020 GRFA Deck_CSE[CUSTOM TITLE] ESTABLISHED SUMMER 1987 2,800 VENUE CAPACITY 1,265 COVERED PAVILION SEATS 1,535 HILLSIDE LAWN SEATS 60+ ANNUAL EVENTS 119,000+ ATTENDEES IN 2019 17 LIVE CONCERTS IN 2019 ABOUT THE VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION:The Gerald R.Ford Amphitheater had been operated by the nonprofit organization,Vail Valley Foundation for over 30 years and has seen countless artists grace its stage. Within walking distance to the vibrant streets of Vail Village,The Amp is cherished by locals and is a bucket- list venue for everyone who enjoys live music,the arts, dance,and entertainment. ABOUT VAIL,CO:While Vail is most-known for it’s 5,289 skiable acres,this ski town turns into a outdoor- lover’s dream in the summer with 1,100 acres of open space and 350,000 surrounding acres of national forest. As the saying goes:“come for the winter,stay for the summer.” Vail,Colorado’s iconic open-air entertainment venue hosting an array of unique and unforgettable performances with a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains. ONE 23 X 9 FOOT VIDEO SCREEN 2020 SUMMER RECAP During the 2020 Summer Season we were among a very small list of venues around the nation that found a way to open our doors during the COVID-19 pandemic.We knew it was critical to continue to provide access to music and the arts to our community during this time.So we adapted,adjusted,and re-imagined the performing arts experience to allow for limited capacity in-person events and performances,including a full Hot Summer Nights concert schedule,headliner Amp Summer Concerts,a Vail Dance Festival watch party,multiple movie nights,an evening with Joshua Bell presented by the VPAC and seven classical performances from Bravo!Vail .See the story of our summer efforts in Pollstar here. 2020 HEADLINER PERFORMANCES: Days Between, A Jerry Garcia Tribute; Robert Randolph & Friends, and the Kyle Hollingsworth Band with Jason Hann 15 LIVE IN-PERSON CONCERTS 22 TOTAL EVENTS IN JULY & AUGUST Does not include Bravo! Vail 3,848 ATTENDEES ENJOYED 175 CAPACITY, IN-PERSON EVENTS 125 ARTISTS, PRODUCTION CREW, & STAFF HIRED AS A RESULT OF SUMMER PROGRAMMING 85% CAME TO VAIL SPECIFICALLY FOR THE EVENT 4.8 SATISFACTION RATING 85% “EXTREMELY LIKELY” TO RETURN AVG. # NIGHTS IN LODGING: 4.2 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS LIFESTYLE CATEGORIES: SPORTS, MUSIC, & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS 2020 SUMMER EVENT TESTIMONIALS “We’ve been playing Zoom screens, Facebook screens, it felt really great to finally play in front of live people. It was a small crowd, but it felt like it was 5,000 people.” –Robert Randolph “I think it’s the ultimate way to see a concert. I was never a fan of being overcrowded. We’ve been having the time of our lives this summer. We’ve had some of the best gigs we’ve ever played.” –Scott Rednor, Brother’s Keeper “Live music is something I didn’t think I took for granted, but I did.” –Suzanne Cobb, Concert Attendee “We make live music a priority. It lifts your spirits, which is well-needed right now, especially. We feel super safe here.” –Jessica Conyers, Concert Attendee “It was really nice to come and have all of this space virtually to ourselves. Having an outlet like this is so important right now.” –Judd Clark, Concert Attendee “What’s meaningful to me is that we are putting people to work – musicians, cleaning crews, equipment providers. Some of these individuals had not had any work in months, but now they are actively participating in making their community a better, more joyful, place.” –Tom Boyd, Director, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater INDEX @grfavail @vaildance @mountaingames @grfa_vail @vaildancefest @mountaingamesvail Flickr Gallery For high-res photos, contact Kristen Dudding Marketing Manager at kdudding@vvf.org Venue Video Gallery Venue YouTube Channel We look forward to connecting and, in partnership with you, making the 2021 Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater season the best-to-date. THANK YOU! DAVE DRESSMAN VP of Sale & Sponsorship 619.764.0940 ddressman@vvf.org