RICHLAND, Wash. – Music festivals, culinary events and cultural performances are among the possibilities on campus now that Washington State University Tri-Cities has signed a contract with River Front Concerts LLC of Kennewick.
This full-service event and concert management company, run by Monty Mills and Marco Solferino, will find entertainers, coordinate logistics, sell tickets and promote events to be held on the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland.
“We have a beautiful outdoor stage, built by a partnership of the Columbia Center Rotary Foundation, the City of Richland and the Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities,” said Lori Selby, vice chancellor for finance and administration. “We are excited about what kinds of performances will be on our stage — with the Columbia River as a backdrop — and at other campus locations.”
The contract outlines a partnership between WSU Tri-Cities and River Front Concerts where the university doesn’t pay for event management services. Instead, the business handles costs and keeps — and potentially shares — the revenue from ticket sales.
“We’re thrilled to again bring great music to the Tri-Cities,” Solferino said. “Music is good for the soul and brings people of all ages together.”
Events also may be held at inside venues at WSU Tri-Cities. Groups interested in putting on a festival or performance at the campus should contact River Front Concerts at info@riverfrontconcerts.com or online at http://riverfrontconcerts.com.
Learn more about WSU Tri-Cities and its commitment to dynamic student engagement, dynamic research experiences and dynamic community engagement at http://tricity.wsu.edu.
Contacts:
Marco Solferino, River Front Concerts, 509-727-2950, marco@riverfrontconcerts.com
Lori Selby, WSU Tri-Cities, lselby@tricity.wsu.edu
Melissa O’Neil Perdue, Marketing & Communications Manager, WSU Tri-Cities, 509-372-7319, cell/text 509-727-3094, moneil@tricity.wsu.edu