HUNTSVILLE’S ORION AMPHITHEATER NOMINATED FOR AMPHITHEATER OF THE YEAR AT 2024 IEBA AWARDS, RECEIVES SUSTAINABILITY AWARD FROM VENUESNOW

THIRD CONCERT SEASON UNDERWAY INCLUDING UPCOMING PERFORMANCES FROM KINGS OF LEON, BILLY STRINGS, STURGILL SIMPSON, JOHN LEGEND, BENSON BOONE, DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS AND MANY MORE

September 13, 2024—Continuing to receive widespread accolades, Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater is nominated for Amphitheater of the Year at the 2024 IEBA Awards—their third-consecutive IEBA nomination. Additionally, The Orion recently received a sustainability award for their on-site Artist Garden from VenuesNow’s Excellence in Concessions Awards.

Of the nomination, Managing Director Ryan Murphy shares, “It’s an incredible honor to be nominated, yet again, by a prestigious and respected organization such as IEBA. It brings me great pride to know that the amazing work that the team does here is recognized by not only the artists, managers and fans - but also the industry at large.”

One of The Orion’s many sustainability initiatives, the Artist Garden provides fresh produce and herbs for artist and crew catering as well as food and cocktails served to guests at the venue. Since The Orion opened in May 2022, the garden has produced more than 325 pounds of fruit and vegetables and operates on a closed loop system, which limits waste and allows for complete control over cultivation methods, resulting in healthier and safer food.

Additional sustainability initiatives at The Orion include their reusable cup program, extensive on-site recycling and investments in renewable energy. Additionally, $1 from each drink order at their Carbon bar will be donated to Tennessee Riverkeeper this season to help protect the surrounding rivers and wildlife.

The accolades add to yet another notable year for The Orion, which is in the midst of its third concert season. The fall schedule includes upcoming performances from renowned artists such as Kings of Leon, Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson, John Legend, Benson Boone, Drive-By Truckers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Whiskey Myers and many more. Additionally, The Orion will once again host numerous community-focused events this year including the CulturA Festival and Rocket City Pridefest as well as several other annual local favorites. See below for complete schedule to date.

Additionally, The Orion has partnered with Odette’s Chef Josh Quick for a new brick and mortar dining option on-site this season. Committed to providing the best guest experience, The Orion will also expand its in-seat service this year in addition to open seating areas in the concourses just steps away from Murphy’s Law and Isadora’s. The Orion will also continue to offer local activations before all upcoming shows, while Jeff & Blues will remain open post-show with additional entertainment. This season, both The Orion and Jeff & Blues will offer a new exclusive Helles Lager, which was created by Yellowhammer Brewing and features flavor profiles inspired by European tradition and classic recipes.

This season adds to another landmark year for The Orion, which was recently selected as the “Top East Coast Amphitheater” on Billboard’s 2024 Top Music Venues list—one of just 26 venues across the world to be highlighted—ranked #33 on Pollstar’s 2023 Top 50 Worldwide Amphitheaters list (ranked by amount of ticket sales globally), was selected as Best Venue by Huntsville Event Magazine and Huntsville Business Journal, and was nominated for Amphitheater of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 IEBA Awards. Additionally, The Orion hosted 32 concerts and 83 community and cultural events last year, welcoming some of music’s biggest names such as Lana Del Rey, Brandi Carlile, Snoop Dogg, James Taylor, Phish, Billy Strings, Widespread Panic, Ja Rule and Ashanti, Turnpike Troubadours, Weezer and many more. With these shows, The Orion sold over 187,800 tickets, with nearly half being sold outside the state of Alabama.

About The Orion Amphitheater:

tvg hospitality’s Orion Amphitheater marks a bold new chapter in North Alabama’s unparalleled musical history. With its proximity to the iconic Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Huntsville enjoys its status as part of the Americana Music Triangle, known for its cultural achievement as the birthplace of one of America’s greatest exports, music. The Orion goes beyond music, providing cultural experiences throughout the year, including markets, art displays and educational events for the community, plus opportunities for local businesses and government to stage large-scale gatherings. The Amphitheater is an 8,000-capacity destination venue built by the people of Huntsville, for the people of Huntsville. Since opening in the spring of 2022, The Orion has received widespread accolades as it was nominated for Amphitheater of the Year at the 2023 and 2022 IEBA Awards, nominated for New Concert Venue of the Year at the 2022 Pollstar Awards, won the 2022 Partnership in Tourism Award from the Alabama Tourism Department and Attraction of the Year from the Alabama Mountain Lakes Association.

About tvg hospitality:

tvg hospitality is a multi-national, award-winning venue creator, developer and operator, delivering the next generation of top-level entertainment spaces across the world. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and Grammy Award-winning musician Ben Lovett (Mumford & Sons), tvg is committed to connecting culture and community. All tvg spaces feature top of the line designs and technology as well as elevated hospitality offerings that highlight local character, ensuring an unparalleled experience for both artists and guests. tvg currently has iconic destinations across the U.K. and U.S. including one-of-a-kind spaces in Alabama (Orion Amphitheater and Saturn) and London (Flat Iron Square, Omeara, Southwark Quarter, Goods Way and The Social) as well as several additional projects underway across multiple cities. With offices in Austin, Nashville, Huntsville, New York and London and investors such as Area, Goldman Sachs, Lion Tree, Gibson Brands, Oak View Group, LiveNation and AEG, tvg hospitality is establishing itself as a global force in the entertainment space.

For additional information, please contact Carla Sacks or
Catherine Snead at Sacks & Co.

ORION AMPHITHEATER 2024 SCHEDULE TO DATE
September 13 /// Kings of Leon
with special guest Phantogram
September 14 /// NightL!fe by Zoe
September 15 /// Love Jones Presents: Women in Music,
hosted by Sharona Drake-Henderson
September 16 /// Mom Circle presented by Know Mommy
September 20 /// Koe Wetzel with special guests
Dylan Wheeler and Kolby Cooper
September 21 /// Three 6 Mafia & Yelawolf with
special guests Project Pat & Cowboy Killer
September 22 /// CulturA Festival: A Celebration
of Hispanic Culture, Food and Music
September 24 /// Mixx Madness: All Star Show with
DJ Whatchawannado, Zach Alan and DJ King Tutt
September 26 /// Bard in the Yard with the Alabama A&M Bulldog Bards
September 27 /// Saint Heels: Team Stage Edition
October 3 /// Jon Pardi with special
guests Larry Fleet and Priscilla Block
October 5 /// 65 Years of Fame & the Muscle Shoals Sound
October 6 /// Records & Retro: A Market to Celebrate All
Things Groovy presented by Vertical House Records
October 8 /// A Moment in Time:
Cosmic Creations & Stories From Space
October 11 /// An Evening with Sturgill Simpson
October 12 /// John Legend: A Night of Songs & Stories
October 13 /// Rocket City Pridefest presented by Rocket City Pride
October 16 /// Benson Boone with special guest Daniel Seavey
October 18 /// Billy Strings (SOLD OUT)
October 19 /// Billy Strings (SOLD OUT)
October 20 /// Rainbow Kitten Surprise
with special guests The Brook & The Bluff
October 22 /// Sip & Stroll: a free night market series
October 26 /// 2024 Southeastern Fall Nationals presented by
North Alabama Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America
October 29 /// Whiskey Myers with special
guests JJ Grey & Mofro and Colby Acuff
November 2 /// STEAMfest 2024 presented
by the Alabama Science Festival
November 3 /// A Ray of Hope Festival
presented by The AshaKiran Foundation
November 12 /// Sip & Stroll: a free night market series
November 16 /// Casino Night at The Orion
benefitting Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center
November 22 /// Drive-By Truckers
December 13-15 /// Arts Huntsville Presents: Christkindlmarket
presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union
April 3, 2025 /// Megan Moroney

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