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Have Amphitheatres Passed Their Prime?

Monday, June 04, 2007

Concert industry analysts say the outdoor venues aren't as financially feasible as they once were. The 22-year-old Nashville amphitheater Starwood was just sold to make room for housing, one of several arenas around the country that are up for sale. Gary Bongiovanni, editor-in-chief of the concert industry publication Pollstar, explains why amphitheaters are suffering a crisis similar to the drive-in movie theaters.


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