INGLEWOOD, CA (December 15, 2021) — Regional Mexican phenomenon, Grupo Firme will perform their first U.S. stadium show at SoFi Stadium in 2022.  Presented by Music VIP Entertainment, the Latin Grammy-award winning septet from Tijuana brings their high energy show to Hollywood Park on Saturday, May 28.  Pre-register for ticket information today HERE.  

On the heels of their latest release “Cada Quién” with Maluma, Grupo Firme continues to top the music charts.  The band rocketed to stardom in early 2021 selling out arenas across the country with hits such as “Ya Supérame (En Vivo)”, “El Tóxico”, “En Tu Perra Vida”, and “Gracias – En Vivo,” among others.Grupo Firme is one of the hottest, new Regional Mexican acts around whose popularity has grown rapidly since 2013 after being discovered on social media.  Their success has captivated audiences with their charisma and enormous talent led by Eduin Caz.  Grupo Firme will perform for one night only at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, May 28^th.

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INGLEWOOD, CA (15 de diciembre de 2021) — El fenómeno de regional mexicano Grupo Firme realizará su primer concierto en un estadio de Estados Unidos en SoFi Stadium en 2022. Presentado por Music VIP Entertainment, el septeto de Tijuana, ganador de un Grammy Latino, trae su espectáculo de alta energía a Hollywood Park el sábado 28 de mayo. Regístrese hoy mismo para obtener información sobre las entradas AQUÍ.

Tras su último lanzamiento “Cada Quién” con Maluma, Grupo Firme continúa en los primeros puestos de las listas musicales. La banda se lanzó al estrellato a principios de 2021 agotando arenas en todo el país con éxitos como “Ya Supérame (En Vivo)”, “El Tóxico”, “En Tu Perra Vida” y “Gracias – En Vivo”, entre otros.

Grupo Firme es uno de los nuevos actos regionales mexicanos más calientes, y su popularidad ha crecido rápidamente desde 2013 después de ser descubierto en las redes sociales. Su éxito ha cautivado al público con su carisma y enorme talento liderado por Eduin Caz. Grupo Firme se presentará por una sola noche en SoFi Stadium el sábado 28 de mayo.

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Newly Announced Stadium Tour Lineup Features Three-Time Consecutive GRAMMY Winners Dan + Shay, Reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion & Double Nominee at the Upcoming CMA Awards Carly Pearce

Stadium Tour Presented by Blue Chair Bay Rum and Fueled by MARATHON Stops at SoFi Stadium on July 23 with Five Day ONLY Party Pricing on Select Seats, Nov. 1-5

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Kenny Chesney Returns to the Road with Here And Now 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “When we realized we weren’t getting to spend 2020 with No Shoes Nation, I never thought it would be three years until I would see my most favorite people in the world,” says eight-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney ahead of his Here And Now 2022 stadium tour presented by Blue Chair Bay Rum and fueled by MARATHON, set to stop at SoFi Stadium on July 23. All current ticketholders remain in their original seats at the stadium.    “My favorite place in the world is anywhere we all come together. They come strong. They get loud. They love the music. But most importantly, they live life – every second – for all its worth! They inspire me, and I want to get out there and get going, creating the greatest night of the summer every time we hit the stage.

“Putting this line-up together has been awesome,” Chesney continues. “We’ve got Dan + Shay, who continue to set records with their music and have been burning it up on their own headlining tour this year. We have an old favorite, who just keep getting better, Old Dominion – it’s almost like it wouldn’t be a stadium show without them! – and one of my newest friends in Carly Pearce, whose songwriting is so personal to her own life, yet so many people find themselves in her songs.”

Chesney, the only Country artist on Pollstar’s Top Touring Artists of the Decade, wanted to bring the people who come out every summer the very best show possible. It meant a lot of mixing, matching and sorting potential line-ups to arrive at this group that will keep people feeling good and give them several different performances throughout the evening.

Starting with Pearce, a current CMA Female Vocalist and Album of the Year nominee, the show kicks off with a woman who honed her skills as a teen doing five shows a day at Dollywood and has since topped the charts at Country radio. Following Pearce is No Shoes Nation favorites Old Dominion, the reigning four-time ACM and three-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year, as the momentum just keeps building. Rounding out the opening sets are Dan + Shay, the duo who have shattered streaming records and created their own lane of soul meets smooth Country with hits such as “10,000 Hours,” “Speechless” and “Tequila,” as they take their power of positive energy to new levels.

“No matter who you are,” Chesney says, “someone who’s been coming since the very beginning or is curious what the fuss is all about, I wanted to give No Shoes Nation the best lineup of music that’s gonna give them the kind of celebratory night we all deserve after waiting so long.”

To celebrate the news of the Here And Now 2022 lineup, the 19 stadium shows already announced are getting “Five Day Party Pricing,” to honor those fans who normally attend multiple shows each summer with limited discounted tickets at multiple price points igniting the Here And Now 2022 summer. To make it super-easy, no codes, no clubs, no special sign-ups and prices will already reflect any discounts. Just look for the price that fits your party now through Nov. 5.

“Let’s make this simple!” Chesney says. “It’s been a long time. No Shoes Nation moves around, shows up in lots of cities. So, to say thank you for being the most awesome people in the world, I thought this was a way to recognize the people who do more than one or two stadiums each summer!”

Here And Now 2022 presented by Blue Chair Bay Rum and fueled by MARATHON picks up where one of contemporary music’s greatest love affairs left off. Having sold over a million tickets every year since 2002, Chesney is ready to get back out there – and he’s bringing a few of his very best musical friends with him.

For more information and to purchase tickets to all dates, visit www.KennyChesney.com.

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Known for the Finest Quality Fruits and Vegetables, Melissa’s will Play

a Key Role in SoFi Stadium’s Culinary Program

LOS ANGELES (October 28, 2021) – SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, partnered with Melissa’s / World Variety Produce, Inc., in a multi-year agreement that brings fresh fruits and vegetables to SoFi Stadium’s culinary program. The agreement also extends across American Airlines Plaza and YouTube Theater.

“Melissa’s is known for its high-quality fruits and vegetables. Through our partnership, the chefs at SoFi Stadium have access to exceptional ingredients, providing the building blocks to execute the culinary experience we created for our guests,” said Jason Gannon, managing director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.

Melissa’s offerings, which include fruits, vegetables, herbs, and fresh-pressed juices, will become a dynamic part of the culinary experience throughout the stadium. Melissa’s seasonal items will be incorporated into the club, suite and catering menus throughout the stadium and enhance the recipes created for the LA Eats and SoFi Stadium bar programs.

“Melissa’s will provide SoFi Stadium with the freshest, most flavorful and unique produce finds throughout the seasons, featuring a curated selection of over 1,500 different varieties at any given time.” said Sharon Hernandez, co-owner of Melissa’s. “It’s essential to have a wide variety of high-quality ingredients to support SoFi Stadium’s diverse culinary offerings.” 

As a key player at the intersection of food and sports, Melissa’s has been elevating the food scene across the U.S. for four decades. Melissa’s products and services are sought out by a wide range of culinary professionals, from Michelin-starred chefs to foodies and home chefs alike, seeking the very best in sustainability, seasonality, quality and flavor.

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On the eve of their new album, Music Of The Spheres, Coldplay have today announced an accompanying global stadium tour in 2022.

The Music Of The Spheres World Tour stops at SoFi Stadium on April 26 and April 30, and supportcomes from H.E.R.  Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 22 at 10 am local time via Ticketmaster.com.

 The band have already teased that more dates will follow soon.

 SUSTAINABILITY PLAN ‘A WORK IN PROGRESS’

SHOW POWERED BY 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY

PLEDGE TO CUT TOUR EMISSIONS BY 50%

ONE TREE PLANTED FOR EVERY TICKET SOLD

In 2019, Coldplay committed to making their future tours as environmentally beneficial as possible, and today’s announcement is accompanied by a comprehensive set of sustainability initiatives and environmental commitments.

Full details can be seen at coldplay.com/sustainability, including commitments to:

• cut direct emissions by 50% compared to the band’s most recent tour (2016-17).
• power the show entirely by renewable, super-low emission energy – with solar installations at every venue, waste cooking oil, a kinetic stadium floor and kinetic bikes powered by fans. This power will be stored in the first ever mobile, rechargeable show battery (made from recyclable BMW i3 batteries).
• draw down significantly more CO2 than the tour produces with a range of nature- and      technology-based solutions, including planting one tree for every ticket sold.
• provide each venue with a sustainability rider requesting best environmental practices.
• encourage fans to use low carbon transport to and from shows via the official tour app built by SAP, rewarding those who do with a discount at venues. 
• ensure all merchandise is sustainably and ethically sourced.
• offer free drinking water and strive to eliminate plastic bottles at every venue.
• put 10% of all earnings into a fund for environmental and socially-conscious causes, including ClientEarth, One Tree Planted and The Ocean Cleanup.
• establish a partnership with climate change experts at Imperial College London’s Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment to quantify the impact of the tour – both positively and negatively – on the environment

Coldplay said:

“Playing live and finding connection with people is ultimately why we exist as a band. We’ve been planning this tour for years, and we’re super excited to play songs from across our whole time together.

At the same time, we’re very conscious that the planet is facing a climate crisis. So we’ve spent the last two years consulting with environmental experts to make this tour as sustainable as possible, and, just as importantly, to harness the tour’s potential to push things forward. We won’t get everything right, but we’re committed to doing everything we can and sharing what we learn. It’s a work in progress and we’re really grateful for the help we’ve had so far.

If you’d like to come to a show and sing with us, we’re so excited to see you.”

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LOS ANGELES, October 12, 2021 – Hollywood Park continues to expand its team with new additions and promotions. It has significantly expanded its staff since 2019, and its workforce is currently made up of an 80 percent diverse population. Hollywood Park is the near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is the centerpiece of the development, and YouTube Theater, located under the same roof canopy as the NFL stadium, is a newly opened 6,000-seat venue for concerts, entertainment and more.

“We continue to add an accomplished and diverse group of leaders to our growing team,” said Jason Gannon, managing director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “We are working hard to bring SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park to life, and we are excited to welcome these team members on our journey to deliver a global sports and entertainment destination.”

REVENUE

GREG KISH joins Hollywood Park as its Senior Vice President of Revenue, leading all revenue efforts, including overseeing the global partnerships, partnership marketing, and premium sales efforts, amongst other endeavors, across the campus’ 300 acres, including SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. Kish has been a part of the Hollywood Park and SoFi Stadium project via his role with Legends where he oversaw all premium, ticketing and hospitality efforts for SoFi Stadium over the past five years.

CHRIS SLOAN comes to Hollywood Park as Vice President of Global Partnerships. Sloan will oversee

corporate partnership growth and development at Hollywood Park, including SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. He will work alongside the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers partnership teams and lead partnership efforts for Hollywood Park owned and operated events, such as Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. He reports to Greg Kish. Previously, Sloan was a member of the Legends Global Sales Division, where he was part of a team that completed over $1 billion in new partnership business and led historic naming-rights negotiations for SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater.

RICH WANG joins Hollywood Park as Vice President of Business Strategy and Analytics. Wang oversees the data team and overall strategy for the company, driving all revenue and analytic initiatives. Wang reports to Greg Kish. He joins Hollywood Park from The Minnesota Vikings. In his past experience, Wang managed analytics teams for two NFL stadium projects that generated over $1.5 billion in revenue. He has 15-plus years of team and agency experience across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and arena entertainment.

CHELSEA LIPOCKY has been a part of the Hollywood Park team since 2019 and serves as its senior director of partnership marketing. In her role, she co-leads all of the partnership marketing efforts on behalf of SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park and YouTube Theater. She reports to Greg Kish. Previously, she held a similar role at the Los Angeles Rams. There she had the unique opportunity of helping to initiate the NFL’s first local partnerships in Los Angeles in more than two decades.

KATIE CROSS joined Hollywood Park in 2019. She is the senior director of partnership marketing and co-leads all of the partnership marketing efforts on behalf of SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park, and YouTube Theater. She reports to Greg Kish. Cross joined Hollywood Park from BSE Global where she was responsible for managing corporate partners across a global portfolio of sports and entertainment properties, including Barclays Center, Brooklyn Nets, New York Islanders and Webster Hall, among others.

FACILITY AND CAMPUS OPERATIONS

OTTO BENEDICT was promoted to Senior Vice President Facility and Campus Operations. Benedict oversees the day-to-day operations and management of SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and the entire 300-acre Hollywood Park campus.

CHAN ONECHANH was promoted to Vice President of Facility Operations where he supports Benedict and oversees all facility and campus systems, equipment, as well as parking and transportation for Hollywood Park.

TINA SUCA joins Hollywood Park as Vice President of Event Operations where she will oversee all aspects of venue and event operations within SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and Hollywood Park. She reports to Otto Benedict. Suca joins Hollywood Park from Comcast Spectacor where she was Vice President of Booking, responsible for the programming of over 180 Spectra venues. 

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

JOE SESIN was promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting. Sesin is responsible for all financial operations across SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park and YouTube Theater.  

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

MATT KITTLE was promoted to Senior Vice President of Business Operations. In his role, Kittle oversees all day-to-day business functions of SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park, and YouTube Theater. Hollywood Park’s Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, and Community Affairs functions report into him.

JANICE IDE was promoted to Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, she is responsible for all the people management, recruitment, and implementation of company policies across SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park and YouTube Theater.

ANJALI RAVAL was promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Promotions. Raval is responsible for all marketing efforts across Hollywood Park’s entire 300-acre campus, including SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater.  

TRACIE JACKSON was promoted to Senior Director of Marketing. In this capacity, Jackson oversees all marketing strategy for Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl and works closely with Raval on marketing initiatives across SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park and YouTube Theater.  

KRISTI MEXIA was promoted to Senior Director of Communications. Mexia is responsible for all corporate communications strategies and efforts across Hollywood Park’s entire 300-acre campus, including SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. Additionally, she works with SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park stakeholders, including Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, NFL, and real estate partners.

VANESSA KROMER joins Hollywood Park as a Senior Director of Publicity. In her new role, Kromer will manage music and entertainment communications for SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park and YouTube Theater. She will report to Matt Kittle. Kromer comes to Hollywood Park after a long tenure at Nederlander Concerts, where she managed publicity for the concert division. Most recently, Kromer garnered over 20 million media impressions for the Drive-In OC series, and coordinated publicity for the chart-topping band, Grupo Firme’s historic West Coast run with 10 arena sell-outs.

JASON WITT was promoted to Senior Director of Community Affairs and Engagement. Witt is responsible for developing and implementing philanthropic programs, local hire outreach, and diverse business initiatives across SoFi Stadium, Hollywood Park and YouTube Theater. In addition, Witt works closely with the City of Inglewood and local stakeholders as a liaison for Hollywood Park.

PROGRAMMING AND BOOKING

ADOLFO ROMERO was promoted to Vice President of Programming and Events, reporting to Senior Vice President of Programming Christy Castillo Butcher. Romero works to secure, market and promote major events within SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater and Hollywood Park.

ANDREW BRAGMAN has been a part of the Hollywood Park team since 2019 and serves as its Vice President of Ticket Operations. In this role, Bragman oversees all event ticketing across the 300-acre Hollywood Park development, including SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater, and events across the property. As part of his responsibilities, Bragman works with stakeholders, including team and league partners as well as event promoters to deliver a world-class ticketing experience at Hollywood Park. Bragman reports to Castillo Butcher.

JEN SANDSTROM is the Senior Director of Programming and Booking. In this role, she runs the day-to-day management and business operations for the Programing and Booking department. In addition, Sandstrom works with all departments to execute deliverables on announced and confirmed events across Hollywood Park. She reports to Castillo Butcher. Previously, she was Senior Director of Events for SoFi Stadium.

TECHNOLOGY

JANETTE SMRCKA is the Vice President, Information Technology. Reporting to CTO Skarpi Hedinsson, Smrcka directly oversees all enterprise technology services and infrastructure for Hollywood Park, SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater, including 365 IT services, event day service, and the Wi-Fi network in SoFi Stadium and throughout Hollywood Park. Smrcka joined Hollywood Park in 2019 and previously spent 26 years at Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN, where she led the IT team that evolved Mall of America into one of the nation’s most profitable destinations in the country.  

JASON E COTHERN joined Hollywood Park in 2019 and serves as its Vice President of Production and Broadcast Operations. Reporting to Hedinsson, Cothern is responsible for the creation and implementation of the audio and visual content throughout Hollywood Park, SoFi Stadium – including the 70,000 square-foot Infinity Screen by Samsung – and YouTube Theater. Additionally, he works with the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers and various other production partners to enhance their game day or event productions. Previously, Cothern worked at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, from 2015-2019 as the Director of Game Presentation and Productions, developing and executing shows and broadcast technology for the Atlanta Falcons, MLS Champions Atlanta United, Super Bowl LIII, 2018 CFP National Championship and 2018 MLS Cup. Cothern was instrumental in the construction and integration of the HALO, Mega Column and all audio and digital displays.

LEGAL

NATE GOLDSTEIN was promoted to Senior Counsel. Goldstein is primarily responsible for managing Hollywood Park’s real estate legal process, including new ground-up developments, leasing and entitlement, land use, and planning-related issues. In addition, he advises the Hollywood Park Operations teams on various contractual, operational, and risk-related questions in connection with the operation of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. Goldstein also serves as a liaison between the Hollywood Park team and the City of Inglewood. He joined Hollywood Park in 2020 and reports to Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel Marlene Nations.  

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Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, October 15th at 10AM Local Time at RedHotChiliPeppers.com

Inglewood, CA (October 7, 2021) — Red Hot Chili Peppers bring their 2022 World Tour to SoFi Stadium on July 31st with very special guests Beck and Thundercat.  

The 32-city global stadium tour kicks off on Saturday, June 4th at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain with stops in London, Paris, Dublin, Chicago, New York, and many more before playing Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium. The tour is produced by Live Nation. 

The 2022 tour will mark the return of guitarist and all-round cosmic musician John Frusciante to the group, as well as the band’s first-ever stadium tour in the U.S. Red Hot Chili Peppers will be performing their career-spanning hits as well as new music from their forthcoming album.

TICKETS: Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, October 15 at 10am local time at Ticketmaster.com. All seat levels and price tiers will still be available to purchase at this time.   

PRESALE: Red Hot Chili Peppers fan presale begins Saturday, October 9th at 10am local time in North America, and Wednesday, October 13th at 10am local time in Europe. RHCP fan presale runs through Thursday, October 14 at 10pm local time on RedHotChiliPeppers.com.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets for the North American dates before the general public beginning Friday, October 8 at 10am local time through Thursday, October 14 at 10pm local time. The American Express Presale for Netherlands, Spain and France shows begins on Monday 11th October at 10am local time and will be available until Thursday 14th October at 10pm local time. American Express® Cardmembers in the UK will have access to reserved tickets for the tour dates in London, Manchester and Glasgow at public onsale on Friday 15th October at 10am local time.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

About SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in Inglewood, Calif. The 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium is the largest stadium in the NFL, as well as the first indoor-outdoor stadium. It seats approximately 70,000, expandable up to 100,000, with more than 260 luxury suites and more than 13,000 premium seats. SoFi Stadium will host Super Bowl LVI in 2022, the College Football National Championship Game in 2023, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium and sitting under the same roof canopy is the 2.5-acre American Airlines Plaza and the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater. 

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