Program Board not hosting fall semester concert


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Students listen to the music of Bryce Vine and 3OH!3 during the spring concert on March 29 in McGuirk Arena.

Program Board will not be hosting a fall semester concert, according to Student Activities and Involvement Director Damon Brown, due to scheduling and space conflicts.

Scheduling the John G. Kulhavi Events Center for a fall event was difficult, Brown said, due to the space being booked by athletics and due to other events on campus.

“Each year we have to look at what space is available,” Brown said. “This year, from a space standpoint, it just didn’t work out." 

When scheduling performances, Brown said Program Board has to consider when athletic teams practice and where those teams compete. Brown noted that Program Board also has to be mindful of events on campus due needing Central Michigan University Police event security. 

“During football season it’s hard to do that. Once you get to the end of fall semester, you’re talking about men’s and women’s basketball and wrestling,” Brown said. “So now you have three sports that are starting up. That’s when it gets really tight.”

Concerts sometimes have been staged at Finch Fieldhouse. However, Brown said Finch does not give the “same feel” as McGuirk Arena is “really not built or designed for concerts.'' Sound becomes an issue due to the space’s layout and production for a concert becomes more expensive. Brown said that Finch also is “a tough space to secure.” Other factors like weather and disrupting classes located near Finch Fieldhouse also are considerations.

As for now, a spring semester concert is being planned. Until then, Program Board is putting its efforts into organizing other activities to help entertain students. 

“Program Board has a lot of fun events planned for the fall,” Program Board President Madison Mariles said. “In addition to some comedians, we also have some trivia nights, Pinterest parties, movies, bingo and other fun events planned for students to enjoy throughout the fall semester.”

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