Utah Hockey Club Announces 2024 Preseason Schedule for Inaugural Season

Preseason home opener at Delta Center set for Monday, September 23

SALT LAKE CITY (June 20, 2024) – Today, Utah Hockey Club announced their inaugural preseason schedule, which features seven games – two home and five away.

Utah’s 2024 preseason schedule will begin on Sunday, Sept. 22 vs. the St. Louis Blues at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa before the team hosts the Los Angeles Kings in the club’s first-ever home preseason game at Delta Center on Monday, Sept. 23 at 7 P.M. MT., a game presented in partnership with the Utah Sports Commission. Utah will then go on to play road games against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Friday, Sept. 27, the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Sunday, Sept. 29, the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Due to a prior commitment at Delta Center, the Club will finish their 2024 preseason schedule at the Maverik Center in West Valley City when they face the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Utah’s preseason game at Delta Center on Sept. 23 is replacing the previously scheduled Frozen Fury game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights that was scheduled prior to an NHL franchise being established in Utah. Refunds for Frozen Fury will be issued to ticket buyers at the original point of purchase and the replacement preseason game against the Kings will be part of Utah Hockey Club season ticket member packages. Individuals who purchased Frozen Fury tickets will also have an opportunity to purchase a limited amount of tickets to the Utah preseason game at Delta Center on Sept. 23 before remaining tickets are made available to the general public.

The team’s complete 2024 preseason schedule is below:

DATE

OPPONENT

MT TIME

Sunday, September 22

Monday, September 23

vs. St. Louis Blues*

vs. Los Angeles Kings

5:00 P.M.

7:00 P.M.

Friday, September 27

@ Vegas Golden Knights

8:00 P.M.

Sunday, September 29

@ Colorado Avalanche

5:00 P.M.

Tuesday, October 1

@ San Jose Sharks

8:00 P.M.

Wednesday, October 2

@ Anaheim Ducks

8:00 P.M.

Saturday, October 5

vs. Colorado Avalanche^

5:00 P.M.

* Game to be played at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA

^ Game to be played at Maverik Center in West Valley City, UT

Smith Entertainment Group Officially Acquires NHL Franchise

Team Introduces Colors, Logos, and Uniforms for 2024-25 Season 

Fans Encouraged to Continue Voting on the Official Team Name, which will be Introduced for the 2025-26 Season

 

SALT LAKE CITY (June 13, 2024) – Today, the National Hockey League (NHL) and Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) officially closed on the agreement that establishes an NHL franchise in Utah. While the community continues to vote for the official name of the team, for the 2024-2025  season, the team will be known as Utah Hockey Club – leading proudly with the state identity and accompanied by a more formal naming convention used by many of the League’s other member clubs. The second round of the team’s multi-phase voting process on a permanent name runs through June 20th. Coinciding with today’s launch, Utah Hockey Club introduced their 2024-25 uniforms, color palette, and logos.

 

“Today is a monumental day for the state of Utah as we officially close on the establishment of a new NHL franchise,” said Ryan Smith, governor of Utah Hockey Club and chairman of Smith Entertainment Group. “The NHL has been incredible to work with throughout this process, providing us with invaluable guidance and support. We have a ton of work to do–training camp starts in less than 100 days–and could not be more excited about what’s to come.”

 

Year One Brand Identity

 

In collaboration with renowned design firm Doubleday & Cartwright, Utah’s NHL franchise has developed their 2024-2025 season identity.

 

The color palette consists of Rock Black, representing the darkness of night in the mountains and the volcanic rock of Utah’s deserts; Salt White, illustrating both the snow on Utah’s peaks and the famous salt flats; and Mountain Blue, a representation of Utah’s rich winter sports history and its clear skies for more than 230 days a year. The distinctive colors will establish the cornerstone of the club’s brand as it evolves through the team’s name selection ahead of the 2025-2026 NHL season. The selected color palette for Utah’s first NHL team is also intentionally complementary to that of the Utah Jazz – also owned by SEG – whose expanded colors were introduced last week and include a similar Sky Blue as a tertiary color.

 

Utah Hockey Club also introduced five marks, each inspired by the team’s 2024-2025 jerseys, which serve as a catalyst for the team’s visual identity and set the stage for future branding efforts.

 

Inaugural Season Uniforms

 

Reflecting their state’s long-standing reverence for the sport, the club will don two jerseys during the 2024-25 NHL season that embody a clean, crisp, traditional aesthetic.

 

The team’s home uniform will be Rock Black with UTAH across the chest in stairstep lettering and feature Salt White and Mountain Blue striping across each arm, the bottom of the jersey, and on the socks. The team’s away uniform will be Salt White with UTAH across the chest in the same stairstep lettering. The away jersey will feature Rock Black and Mountain Blue striping. The inclusion of stairstep lettering, two-ply twill, zig-zag stitchdown appliqué, and triple striping on sleeves and socks complete the image of an emerging club steeped in the traditions of hockey’s heritage.

 

At the 2024 NHL Draft, Utah’s first-ever draft selections will put on an exclusive sleek, all-black NHL authentic jersey adorned with the same UTAH stairstep logo design that will be featured on the team’s 2024 – 2025 season uniforms.

 

The team’s apparel will first be available for purchase at the Team Store at Delta Center during the team’s free-to-attend 2024 NHL Draft Party on June 28. The 2024-25 uniforms will be available for purchase in Fall 2024.

Smith Entertainment Group Announces Plans for Free-to-Attend Draft Night Parties at Delta Center for 2024 NBA & NHL Drafts

NBA Draft Party scheduled for Wednesday, June 26; NHL Draft Party to take place on Friday, June 28 

 

SALT LAKE CITY (June 11, 2024) – Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) invites fans to join in their excitement surrounding the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 26, and the 2024 NHL Draft on Friday, June 28, by opening Delta Center for in-person Draft Night events that are free to attend and open to the public. During each event, fans will follow ESPN’s live coverage on the center-hung scoreboard, experience real-time, virtual access into the  Draft Rooms, and watch never-before-seen interviews with current players and front office executives for both teams. Attendees will also enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities including giveaways, in-arena entertainment featuring a live DJ, and appearances from dancers and select Jazz and Utah NHL players.

 

On Wednesday, June 26, the Jazz Draft Night event, sponsored by SeatGeek, will be held at Delta Center with doors opening at 5 P.M. The free-to-attend event will last through the first round of the NBA Draft, which concludes around 9 P.M. MT. The Jazz currently hold the No. 10, No. 29, and No. 32 overall selections in the 2024 NBA Draft.  Additionally, the Jazz will livestream a first round special beginning at 6 P.M. MT via Jazz+ that will feature real-time reactions from front office executives as they make their picks from Zions Bank Basketball Campus and interviews with the team’s No. 10 overall selection.

 

On Friday, June 28, fans are invited back to Delta Center to experience the first-ever Utah NHL Draft Party. Doors will open at 4 P.M., and the free-to-attend event will last through the first round of the NHL Draft, which will conclude around 7 P.M. MT. Utah’s NHL franchise currently holds the No. 6 overall selection in the first round, as well as 13 total picks in the 2024 NHL Draft – the most of any team: one in the first round, three in the second round, three in the third round, and six in later rounds.

 

The Team Store and limited food and beverage vendors will be open for purchases at both events, and free parking will be available at Park Place located directly across from the arena’s main entrance. Fans attending the  Draft events will enter Delta Center through Door 5. The arena’s standard no bag policy will be in effect.

 

More information on specific NBA and NHL Draft Night Programming will be released soon.

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About Utah’s NHL Franchise

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) established Utah’s first-ever NHL franchise in April 2024, with the team set to debut in the 2024-25 season. With this move, SEG introduced the second “Big Four” major professional sports league to Utah for the first time in state history.  Utah’s NHL franchise was established with a competitive, dynamic roster and 34 draft picks spanning its first three consecutive seasons (2024-27). The team will compete at Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City, building on the renowned, energetic atmosphere for which Utah’s sports and entertainment scene has become known. For more information on Utah’s NHL franchise, an entity of Smith Entertainment Group, visit www.NHLinUtah.com.

 

About the Utah Jazz

Founded as the 18th member of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1974, and located in Salt Lake City since 1979, the Utah Jazz are committed to excellence as a team and in the community. On the court, the Jazz are the second-winningest team in the NBA over the last 30 years, having won nine division titles and two Western Conference championships along with 17 seasons of 50-plus wins, and are supported by one of the most passionate fan bases in all of sports. The Utah Jazz also operate the Junior Jazz program, the largest and longest-running youth basketball league in the NBA, featuring more than 60,000 players and an additional 13,000 volunteers who take part annually across six states. For more information on the Utah Jazz, an entity of Smith Entertainment Group, visit www.utahjazz.com.

Inaugural Season Tickets for Utah’s NHL Team

to Go On Sale June 7

 

Deposit holders invited to open house event at Delta Center to experience 2024-25 seat options before season tickets go on sale

Single-game tickets to go on sale later this summer,

with partial ice view tickets starting at $19

Franchise commits to launching a community ticket donation program

 

SALT LAKE CITY (June 4, 2024) – Season tickets for the inaugural season of Utah’s NHL franchise, which will be played at Delta Center, will go on sale Friday, June 7. Season ticket options for the upper and lower bowl include a full-season package inclusive of 42 preseason and regular season games, as well as half-season packages with 21 games, and select mini-plan options. Pricing will start at $44 per game per seat and vary based on location within the arena.

 

“The overwhelming support we received from fans who secured season ticket deposits highlights how passionate Utahns are for hockey and how excited they are for the NHL experience,” said Chris Barney, chief commercial officer. “We look forward to filling Delta Center and creating an electrifying atmosphere for our fans and players alike when the puck hits the ice this fall. Together, we will build a strong legacy for our NHL franchise that lasts for generations to come. ”

 

In the first month following the April 17 franchise announcement, fans have placed more than 34,000 season tickets under deposit for the 2024-25 season and that number continues to grow as others do the same. To ensure that the local community has the first chance to experience the action, season tickets for the inaugural season will be first offered to deposit holders with a Utah zip code.

 

Those who have placed a deposit are invited to attend an open house event at Delta Center June 4 through June 6, from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M., where they will be able to see the ice set up, view sight lines, and experience seat options for the team’s inaugural season. Additionally, attendees will be able to make updates to their deposit, view pricing and payment options, and meet with a representative to address questions about the ticket purchasing process.

 

Beginning Friday, June 7, and continuing through June, deposit holders will receive an invitation back to Delta Center during a designated timeframe, in the order in which they put down their deposit, to complete their season ticket purchase based on availability and further explore their payment options. Multiple payment options will be available including full, half now and half later, or a monthly plan. Those unable to make it to Delta Center will have the option to work with a representative to secure their seats over the phone.

 

Season ticket holders will receive exclusive access to a variety of benefits tailored to their selected package size including preferred pricing, discounts at concessions and the Team Store, priority access to playoff tickets, and more.

 

Delta Center will accommodate up to 16,000 fans during Utah’s first NHL season, with 10,000 seats featuring unobstructed views. Season ticket members who select half-season packages will be given the opportunity to purchase additional seats in the partial-ice view sections for games not included in their season ticket package.

 

Due to high demand, not all fans who placed a deposit may receive an opportunity to purchase 2024-25 season tickets. In such cases, those fans will be given priority access to purchase mini-plans and single-game tickets prior to the general public. Additionally, deposit holders who choose to keep their deposit with the team will be given select benefits, including priority access to purchase season tickets as hockey seating capacity expands each season.

 

Following the NHL schedule release later this summer, single-game options will become available. Partial ice view tickets will be available for select games, starting at $19. Utah’s NHL franchise is also committed to donating a variety of tickets each game to organizations and individuals within the community, similar to the years-long program by the Utah Jazz, which supports more than 440 community organizations and donates thousands of tickets to home games annually.

 

More information on Utah NHL season ticket memberships can be found here.

Smith Entertainment Group Opens Second Phase of Utah’s NHL Team Naming Survey

Fans invited to vote between the six fan favorites from round one today through June 20

 

SALT LAKE CITY (June 6, 2024) – Today, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) launched the second round of its multi-phase survey process that invites fans to help pick the name of Utah’s NHL franchise. The 520,000 fans who voted in round one made it clear which six names are their resounding favorites (accounting for 60% of total votes), and SEG decided to include all six of those potential options in round two to see which emerge on top as fans continue narrowing it down.

 

Fans can cast their vote now through June 20 at 11:59 P.M. MT. The names fans can vote on in round two are (listed in alphabetical order):

 

  • Utah Blizzard

  • Utah Hockey Club (Utah HC)

  • Utah Mammoth

  • Utah Outlaws

  • Utah Venom

  • Utah Yeti

 

In their inaugural season (2024-25), Utah’s NHL franchise will don jerseys that display UTAH across the front as a reflection of the team’s new roots in the state and dedication to its fanbase. Once the team name has been selected, SEG and Doubleday & Cartwright will craft the team identity inclusive of the logo, mascot, and other branding elements, which will debut prior to the 2025-26 NHL season.

 

SEG has partnered with Qualtrics – the leading feedback and experience management provider – to conduct the NHL franchise naming survey. The study will employ best practice survey research methodology to ensure fairness, accuracy, and unbiased results including randomization, geo-location identification, progressive discrete choice analysis, the prevention of ballot box stuffing, encrypted data collection and storage. Backend analysis will also include deduplication and best practice statistical methods to ensure data integrity.

 

Details about the next step in the naming process will be announced in the coming months.

 

To stay updated on developments with Utah’s NHL team, visit www.NHLinUtah.com.

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About Utah’s NHL Franchise

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) established Utah’s first-ever NHL franchise in April 2024, with the team set to debut in the 2024-25 season. With this move, SEG introduced the second “Big Four” major professional sports league to Utah for the first time in state history.  Utah’s NHL franchise was established with a competitive, dynamic roster and 34 draft picks spanning its first three consecutive seasons (2024-27). The team will compete at Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City, building on the renowned, energetic atmosphere for which Utah’s sports and entertainment scene has become known. For more information on Utah’s NHL franchise, an entity of Smith Entertainment Group, visit www.NHLinUtah.com.

About Smith Entertainment Group

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) is a sports, entertainment, real estate, and technology investment group focused primarily on the state of Utah. SEG’s portfolio includes the Utah Jazz (NBA), Utah’s new NHL franchise, Delta Center, SEG Media, Real Salt Lake (MLS), Utah Royals (NWSL), America First Credit Union Field, Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G League), Utah Jazz Gaming (NBA 2K League), Real Monarchs (MLS NEXT Pro), and other Utah-centric business ventures.

MEDIA CONTACT: hockeypr@smithentertainmentgroup.com

Utah Jazz Unveil New Uniforms and Expanded Color Palette Influenced by Mountain Basketball

 

The team also revealed their primary uniforms for the

2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons months ahead of schedule,

showcasing continued brand evolution

 

SALT LAKE CITY (June 5, 2024) – Today, the Utah Jazz introduced Mountain Basketball, a brand philosophy that has informed Jazz culture since 1979. Mountain Basketball embraces the spirit of Utah by tying together a passion for basketball, a dynamic community on the rise, and the impact of Utah’s mountainous environment on daily life. The Jazz also took the unprecedented step of unveiling the next two seasons of their primary uniforms to illustrate the prominence of purple and mountain symbolism in their jersey design and brand storytelling moving forward, with Mountain Purple, Midnight Black, and Sky Blue as new colors within the team’s expanded color palette.

 

“Our branding will always be an iterative process as we, our fanbase, and the game of basketball continue to grow,” said Ryan Smith, governor of the Utah Jazz. “It’s clear that Mountain Basketball and purple are at the soul of Utah and the Jazz, and we’re excited to share with our community what they have to look forward to.”

 

Working closely with Doubleday & Cartwright – a highly acclaimed creative consultancy and design studio – the Jazz developed this iteration of Mountain Basketball by studying Utah’s passion for the sport and how the mountains both influence its identity and symbolize a state on the rise – one that features a top economy and growing population, an in-demand outdoor lifestyle, and a developing reputation as a sports and entertainment powerhouse.

 

Utah boasts the most basketball courts per capita in the country, with courts in every neighborhood and most public parks and community centers. Utah’s mountains are home to the majority of the state’s population, with 85% of residents living within 15 miles of the Wasatch Front, which stretches from the Utah-Idaho border through central Utah. A video released today illustrates the impact of Mountain Basketball by showing Utah’s youth playing basketball in jerseys inspired by the new Jazz uniform designs. Youth basketball is a cornerstone of Utah’s basketball loyalty with 100,000 annual participants in Jazz youth programs, including 70,000 athletes who played Junior Jazz basketball, in the last year alone.

 

The Utah Jazz Uniform Evolution

During the 2024-25 season, the Jazz will wear four uniforms – two new designs and two existing jerseys. The team will wear the current Association Edition jersey – white with the black Jazz Note centerpiece and yellow detail – for the full season. The current Statement Edition jersey – black with yellow UTAH letters on the chest – will be worn through December 2024 until it transitions to a new black Statement Edition uniform in the Mountain Basketball color palette starting in January 2025. The 2024 City Edition uniform will feature a refreshed purple mountain design and be worn throughout the 2024-25 season.

 

In the 2025-26 season, the full influence of Mountain Basketball will be complete with the team wearing both a new primary white Association Edition uniform and a new purple uniform, which will debut as the team’s Icon Edition. These will be worn in addition to the black Statement Edition uniform introduced to the uniform line up in January 2025.

 

The four new uniforms revealed today lean into classic, beloved mountain imagery, and three of the jersey designs prioritize the bold UTAH logo on the chest. The iconic Jazz Note remains a central brand element across uniforms, apparel, content, and other team imagery, and #TakeNote continues to be the Jazz rallying cry. The Jazz will reveal new courts influenced by Mountain Basketball ahead of next season and will introduce the 2025 City Edition uniform next fall, once the 2025-26 season is underway.

 

 

Mountain Basketball apparel is available for purchase immediately both online and in person at the Utah Jazz Team Store inside Delta Center. The 2024-25 City Edition uniform will be available for purchase in Fall 2024, and the new Utah Jazz Statement Edition, influenced by Mountain Basketball, will be available in early 2025.

 

The Utah Jazz will host a pop-up merchandise event at Snowbird on Saturday, June 8, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. MT.  The first 100 attendees will receive a free gift with purchase, including either a Snowbird All-Day Activity Pass – valid any day during the 2024 summer season – or a Summer Scenic Tram Ride to Snowbird’s 11,000-foot Hidden Peak. An opportunity drawing for a 2024-25 Snowbird Summit Pass will also be conducted.

 

More information about Mountain Basketball is available at mountainbasketball.com.

 

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Utah Jazz Unveil New Uniforms and Expanded Color Palette Influenced by Mountain Basketball

Media note: visuals assets can be downloaded here.

About the Utah Jazz

Founded as the 18th member of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1974, and located in Salt Lake City since 1979, the Utah Jazz are committed to excellence as a team and in the community. On the court, the Jazz are the second-winningest team in the NBA over the last 30 years, having won nine division titles and two Western Conference championships along with 17 seasons of 50-plus wins, and are supported by one of the most passionate fan bases in all of sports. The Utah Jazz also operate the Junior Jazz program, the largest and longest-running youth basketball league in the NBA, featuring more than 70,000 players and an additional 13,000 volunteers who take part annually across six states. For more information on the Utah Jazz, an entity of Smith Entertainment Group, visit www.utahjazz.com.

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We are excited for Alan Jackson to return to Delta Center on Saturday, November 16, 2024, for one final show in Salt Lake City as part of his farewell tour, which goes on sale Friday, June 7 at 8:00 am. Please find the official announcement from DMG Presents below. 
 
This will be his sixth performance at Delta Center. His first was in 1995. 

ALAN JACKSON TO PERFORM ONE FINAL TIME

IN SALT LAKE CITY

The Country Superstar’s

LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD Tour

Comes to Delta Center on Friday, November 15, 2024

Tickets On Sale Friday, June 7 (8:00am Local Time)

(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) “Some of the best times are had right at last call, and this is one last call that you don’t want to miss!”

With those words, Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson is preparing to bring his LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD TOUR to Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, November 15. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 7 at 8:00am local time on deltacenter.com and SeatGeek.com.

“Fans know when they come to my shows, they’re going to hear the songs that made me who I am – the ones they love,” he says. Last Call: One More for the Road Tour – presented by Silverbelly Whiskey and promoted by Peachtree Entertainment and Doussan Music Group – will find the three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year thrilling audiences as fans relive hits like “Chattahoochee” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” night-after-night.

“I’ve been touring for over 30 years – my daughters are all grown, we have one grandchild and one on the way…and I’m enjoying spending more time at home. But my fans always show up to have a good time, and I’m going to give them the best show I can for this Last Call.”

Alan’s performance comes as he continues to live with CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth), a chronic neuropathy condition that he first revealed in 2021. The Last Call: One More for the Road Tour serves as just that – one final chance for people to see and hear the iconic singer-songwriter perform his best-loved songs – music that’s been the soundtrack of their lives – in concert.

Tickets, tour information and fan club presale for Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road Tour are available at alanjackson.com. VIP experiences will be offered – top-tier packages include a pre-show party presented by AJ’s Good Time Bar, the Nashville honky-tonk owned and operated by the entertainer in the heart of Music City. A dollar from every ticket sold for the Last Call: One More for the Road Tour will be donated to the CMT Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt organization that funds research, and each dollar will be matched by a generous group of CMTRF donors.

Alan Jackson’s music and performances have gained him worldwide acclaim. In Salt Lake City, he’ll continue his long-running tradition of “keepin’ it country” as he brings over 30 years of hits to the stage one final time. Raise a glass – it’s LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD!

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ABOUT ALAN JACKSON:

A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Alan Jackson’s membership among music’s all-time greats is part of a long line of career-defining accolades that include three CMA Entertainer of the Year honors, over 30 years of membership in the Grand Ole Opry, a Billboard ranking as one of the Top 10 Country Artists of All-Time, induction to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Heritage Award as the most-performed country songwriter-artist of ASCAP’s first 100 years.

The man from rural Newnan, GA has sold nearly 60-million albums worldwide, ranks as one of the 10 best-selling male vocalists of all-time (rock, pop and country). He has released more than 60 singles – registering 50 Top Ten hits and 35 #1s (including 26 Billboard chart-toppers). He has earned more than 150 major music industry awards – including 19 Academy of Country Music Awards, 17 Country Music Association Awards (including the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award), a pair of Grammys and ASCAP’s Founders and Golden Note Awards.

Jackson – one of the most successful and respected singer-songwriters in music – is also the man behind one of Nashville’s most-popular tourist stops, AJ’s Good Time Bar. The four-story honky-tonk in the heart of downtown featuring daily live music and a rooftop view of Music City set the bar – literally – for the many celebrity establishments in the city as the first – and still the only solely-owned – artist bar on Broadway.

ABOUT PEACHTREE ENTERTAINMENT:

Nashville-based Peachtree Entertainment is a prominent national concert promoter focused on the development and execution of large-scale touring projects, indoor rodeo concepts, and outdoor festivals. With artists and properties such as Alan Jackson, Rock the Country, Gavin Adcock, Rock the South, Bulls, Bands, and Barrels, and many more, Peachtree stands poised to maintain its significant impact on the landscape of country music at a national level.

ABOUT DOUSSAN MUSIC GROUP:

Doussan Music Group (DMG) was founded in 2021 by Russell Doussan, a 30-year-plus music industry veteran. “Introducing each artist to their fans through the live music experience is a passion of mine. Feeling the energy in the room and hearing the venue come alive is what drives me. Music is the soundtrack of our lives,” he says. DMG promotes and produces tours with a primary focus on indoor venues as well as curated events. DMG’s staff includes seasoned music industry veterans in booking, marketing, ticketing, production, and accounting.

ABOUT THE CMT RESEARCH FOUNDATION:

The CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF) is focused solely on delivering treatments and cures for CMT. Founded by two patients who are driven to expedite drug delivery to people who live with CMT globally, the organization funds research for drug development. The 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt organization is supported by personal and corporate financial gifts. Charcot-Marie-Tooth encompasses a group of inherited, chronic peripheral neuropathies that result in deterioration of peripheral nerves that control sensory information and muscle function of the foot/lower leg and hand/forearm leading to significant problems with movement, touch, and balance as it advances. At the moment, there is no cure for CMT.

LINK TO ALAN JACKSON’S “LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD TOUR” PLAYLIST HERE.

Utah’s Connor Ingram Wins NHL’s 2023-24 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

 

SALT LAKE CITY (May 15, 2024) – Today, the National Hockey League (NHL) named Utah goaltender Connor Ingram the 2023-24 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Winner. The award, presented by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA), honors the late Bill Masterton and recognizes the NHL player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.”

 

“Connor’s journey through adversity and his unwavering commitment to the game of hockey truly embodies the essence of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy,” said Bill Armstrong, Utah’s general manager. “Since his return, Connor has not only excelled on the ice, but has emerged as an inspiration to hockey players across the globe as he continues to tell his story and emphasize the importance of seeking support during life’s darkest moments. We are immensely proud of Connor and honored to have him represent our team as this year’s winner.”

 

In January 2021, Ingram entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, which he credits to turning his life and career around after nearly retiring due to an undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and lingering depression. The NHL/NHLPA player assistance program provides resources for players and their families dealing with mental health, substance abuse, and other issues. Through the program, players have access to multiple resources including a hotline, counselors, and mental health professionals.

 

Following his time in the program, Ingram established himself as the team’s top goaltender, finishing the 2023-24 season with a 23-21-3 record, .907 save percentage, 2.91 goals-against average, and a league-best (tie) six shutouts in 50 appearances.

 

Ingram will be presented the award during the 2024 NHL Awards in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, June 27, which will be broadcast live on ESPN and Sportsnet beginning at 5 P.M. MT.

 

A $2,500 grant from the PHWA is awarded annually to the Bill Masterton Memorial Scholarship Fund, based in Bloomington, Minn., in the name of the trophy winner.

 

Other finalists for this year’s honor were Frederik Anderson of the Carolina Hurricanes and Oliver Kylington of the Calgary Flames.

 

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winners all have stories of courage and persistence and have inspired hockey players, and fans, across the globe. Recent winners of the Masterton Trophy include Kris Letang (Pittsburgh Penguins, 2022-23), Carey Price (Montréal Canadiens, 2021-22), and Oskar Lindblom (Philadelphia Flyers, 2020-21). Fans can find a full list of past winners here.

 

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About Utah’s NHL Franchise

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) established Utah’s first-ever NHL franchise in April 2024, with the team set to debut in the 2024-25 season. With this move, SEG introduced the second “Big Four” major professional sports league to Utah for the first time in state history.  Utah’s NHL franchise was established with a competitive, dynamic roster and 34 draft picks spanning its first three consecutive seasons (2024-27). The team will compete at Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City, building on the renowned, energetic atmosphere for which Utah’s sports and entertainment scene has become known. For more information on Utah’s NHL franchise, an entity of Smith Entertainment Group, visit www.NHLinUtah.com.

About Smith Entertainment Group

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) is a sports, entertainment, real estate, and technology investment group focused primarily on the state of Utah. SEG’s portfolio includes the Utah Jazz (NBA), Utah’s new NHL franchise, Delta Center, SEG Media, Real Salt Lake (MLS), Utah Royals (NWSL), America First Credit Union Field, Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G League), Utah Jazz Gaming (NBA 2K League), Real Monarchs (MLS NEXT Pro), and other Utah-centric business ventures.

We are excited to welcome Childish Gambino to his first show at Delta Center on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10 am. Please find the official announcement from AEG below.

CHILDISH GAMBINO RETURNS TO THE GLOBAL STAGE WITH THE NEW WORLD TOUR SURPRISE RELEASE OF ATAVISTA (3.15.20 REIMAGINED VERSIONS) OUT NOW VIA RCA RECORDS FOOT” FEATURING YOUNG NUDY

American, Australian and select UK dates.

General Onsale Begins Fri, May 17 at 10am Local on thenewworldtour.com.

[Los Angeles, CA – May 13, 2024] Childish Gambino is set to take the global stage once again with The New World Tour produced by AEG Presents. See full ticketing and routing information below.

Alongside The New World Tour announcement, Gambino surprised fans with the release of Atavista (3.15.20 reimagined versions) via RCA Records, including 2 new tracks “Atavista” and “Human Sacrifice.” Listen HERE. Additionally, he dropped the official music video for “Little Foot Big Foot,” directed by Hiro Murai, featuring Young Nudy. Watch HERE.

 

Atavista (3.15.20 reimagined versions) Tracklist

01. Atavista
02. Algorythm
03. Time feat. Ariana Grande

04. Psilocybae (Millennial Love) feat. 21 Savage, Ink & Kadhja Bonet 05. To Be Hunted
06. Sweet Thang feat. Summer Walker
07. Little Foot Big Foot feat. Young Nudy

08. Why Go To The Party 09. Human Sacrifice
10. The Violence
11. Final Church

The long-awaited U.S. leg kicks off on August 11 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK making 33 stops across North America before wrapping up in Chicago, IL at United Center on October 3. Gambino will then begin the European/UK and Australian/New Zealand legs of The New World Tour in Lyon, FR, on October 31 before concluding at RAC Arena in Perth, WA on February 11. WILLOW is confirmed as direct support for North America, and Amaarae is confirmed for Europe/UK as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 17 at 10am local time at thenewworldtour.com. Fans can also sign up for early access to tickets via the artist presale for all tour dates at thenewworldtour.com. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public for North American, Australian and select UK dates. Presale start and end times will vary by market, check your local listings at thenewworldtour.com. Terms and conditions apply.

NORTH AMERICA 2024

Sun Aug 11 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center * Mon Aug 12 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center * Wed Aug 14 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum *
Thu Aug 15 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center * Sat Aug 17 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena *

Sun Aug 18 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *
Tue Aug 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena * Wed Aug 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center * Fri Aug 23 – Boston, MA – TD Garden *
Sat Aug 24 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena * Mon Aug 26 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center *
Tue Aug 27 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center *
Thu Aug 29 – Washington, D.C. – Capital One Arena * Fri Aug 30 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena *
Sun Sep 1 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena *
Mon Sep 2 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena *
Wed Sep 4 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena *
Thu Sep 5 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena *
Sat Sep 7 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center *

Sun Sep 8 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center *
Tue Sep 10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center *
Wed Sep 11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center * Fri Sep 13 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena *
Sat Sep 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center *
Mon Sep 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center *
Wed Sep 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena * Thu Sep 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena * Sat Sep 21 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center *
Mon Sep 23 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena *
Tue Sep 24 – Portland, OR – Moda Center *
Wed Sep 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena * Fri Sep 27 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome * Sun Sep 29 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place *
Wed Oct 2 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center *
Thu Oct 3 – Chicago, IL – United Center *

EUROPE/UK 2024

Thu, Oct 31 – Lyon, FR – LDLC Arena #
Sat, Nov 2 – Milan, IT – Unipol Forum # Mon, Nov 4 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena # Wed, Nov 6 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena # Fri, Nov 8 – Oslo, NO – Oslo Spektrum #
Sun, Nov 10 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena # Tue, Nov 12 – Prague, CZ – O2 arena #
Wed, Nov 13 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena #
Tue, Nov 19 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena #
Thu, Nov 21 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle # Sat, Nov 23 – Brussels, BE – ING Arena #
Sun, Nov 24 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome # Tue, Nov 26 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena # Thu, Nov 28 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro # Sat, Nov 30 – London, UK – The O2 #
Sun, Dec 1 – London, UK – The O2 #
Tue, Dec 3 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena # Thu, Dec 5 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena #

AUSTRALIA 2025

Tue, Jan 28 – Auckland, NZ –Spark Arena #
Sat, Feb 1 – Brisbane, QLD – Brisbane Entertainment Centre # Tue, Feb 4 – Sydney, NSW – Qudos Bank Arena #
Wed, Feb 7 – Melbourne, VIC – Rod Laver Arena #

Sat, Feb 11 – Perth, WA– RAC Arena #

Support Key

* With WILLOW # With Aamarae

About AEG Presents

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Blackpink, Kenny Chesney, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theaters, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.

Christian Nodal will return to Delta Center on Sunday, October 6, 2024 with the Pal Cora Tour! Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 16 at 10 am. Please find the official announcement from CMN below.

CHRISTIAN NODAL ANNOUNCES HIS LONG-AWAITED ‘PAL CORA TOUR’ 2024 IN THE UNITED STATES

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May 13, 2024 – Christian Nodal, the most important artist worldwide in the regional Mexican music scene, announces his long-awaited ‘PAL CORA TOUR’ 2024 in the United States.

 

After announcing what marked a milestone in history, his first European tour, and the first solo tour of any regional Mexican artist in large venues, Nodal announces today the first dates and cities, as well as the pre-sale of tickets in the United States.

 

“I’m very excited that we will meet again very soon. I’m working very hard to make ‘PAL CORA TOUR’ even more surprising than the previous one. Get your Don Julio tequila ready so we can toast together. Wait for me, I’ll be there. I love you all,” said Christian Nodal excitedly, finishing his new album to fully dedicate himself to the tour.

 

The ‘PAL CORA TOUR’ has 25 confirmed dates, starting on September 11 in Seattle, Washington, and ending on November 10 in Baltimore, Maryland, with stops in California, Texas and Florida.

 

Pre-sale of tickets begins on May 15 and the official on sale on the following day, May 16, at www.cmnevents.com.

 

Born in Caborca, Mexico, in 1999, his work in regional Mexican music is a reference for all artists and fans of the genre. At just 25 years old, he has won 6 Latin GRAMMY, 8 Latin Billboard, 11 Latin AMA, 8 Premios Juventud, recognition for his ‘Extraordinary Evolution’ by the Latin AMA, as well as 2 Tu Música Urbana and 10 Premios Lo Nuestro. His songs, like the latest ‘La Intención’ with Peso Pluma, as well as his albums – ‘AYAYAY!’, ‘Ahora’, ‘Forajido’, and ‘Mexico en mi Voz’ – have accumulated billions of streams on streaming platforms, but Nodal has not reached his peak yet, as he continues to grow and achieve feats as a pioneer of regional Mexican music.

 

DATES AND CITIES OF ‘PAL CORA TOUR 2024 USA’

September 11, WAMU Theater – Seattle, WA

September 12, Toyota Center – Kennewick, WA

September 20, SAP Center – San Jose, CA

September 26, Toyota Arena – Ontario, CA

September 27, Honda Center – Anaheim, CA

September 28, Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA

September 29, Desert Diamond Arena – Glendale, AZ

October 4, Ball Arena – Denver, CO

October 6, Delta Center – Salt Lake City, UT

October 10, Payne Arena – Hidalgo, TX

October 11, Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX

October 12, Moody Center – Austin, TX

October 13, Smart Financial Centre – Sugar Land, TX

October 18, Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL

October 20, Prudential Center – Newark, NJ

October 23, Place Bell – Montreal, CAN

October 24, Coca Cola Coliseum – Toronto, CAN

October 26, Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY

October 27, Agganis Arena – Boston, MA

November 1, Kia Center – Orlando, FL

November 2, Kaseya Center – Miami, FL

November 3, Hertz Arena – Ft. Myers, FL

November 8, Gas South Arena – Atlanta, GA

November 9, Greensboro Coliseum – Greensboro, NC

November 10, CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD

 

CHRISTIAN NODAL ANUNCIA SU TAN ESPERADA GIRA ‘PAL CORA TOUR’ 2024 EN ESTADOS UNIDOS

 

Mayo 13, 2024- Christian Nodal, el artista más importante del regional mexicano a nivel mundial, anuncia su tan esperada gira ‘PAL CORA TOUR’ 2024 en Estados Unidos.

 

Después de anunciar lo que marcó un hito en la historia, su primera gira en Europa, y la primera de cualquier artista solista de regional mexicano en grandes recintos. Hoy, Nodal anuncia las primeras fechas, de las primeras ciudades, y la preventa de entradas en Estados Unidos.

 

“Estoy muy emocionado que nos vamos a volver a ver muy pronto. Estoy trabajando muchísimo para que ‘PAL CORA TOUR’ los sorprenda más todavía que el anterior. Preparen su tequila Don Julio para que brindemos juntos. Espérenme que ahí les voy. Los amo un chingo”, dijo Christian Nodal emocionado, y terminando su nuevo álbum para dedicarse de lleno a la gira.

 

La gira ‘PAL CORA TOUR’ tiene 25 fechas confirmadas. Comenzando el 11 de septiembre en Seattle, Washington, y terminando el 10 de noviembre en Baltimore, Maryland, pasando por California, Texas y Florida.

 

La preventa de los boletos comienza este 15 de mayo y la venta oficial al día siguiente, 16 de mayo en www.cmnevents.com

 

Nacido en Caborca, México, en 1999, su trabajo con el regional mexicano es una referencia para todos los artistas y fans del género. Con tan solo 25 años, acumula 6 Latin GRAMMY, 8 Latin Billboard, 11 Latin AMA Awards, 8 Premios Juventud, un reconocimiento a su ‘Extraordinaria Evolución’ por los Latin AMA Awards, así como 2 premios Tu Música Urbana y 10 Premios Lo Nuestro. Sus temas, como el último ‘La Intención’ junto a Peso Pluma, ¡así como sus álbumes – ‘AYAYAY!’, ‘Ahora’, ‘Forajido’ y ‘Mexico en mi Voz’ acumulan miles de millones de reproducciones en plataformas de streaming, pero Nodal no ha tocado techo, sigue creciendo y logrando hazañas como pionero del regional mexicano.

 

 

FECHAS Y CIUDADES DE ‘PAL CORA TOUR 2024 USA’

 

11 de Septiembre, WAMU Theater – Seattle, WA

12 de Septiembre, Toyota Center – Kennewick, WA

20 de Septiembre, SAP Center – San Jose, CA

26 de Septiembre, Toyota Arena – Ontario, CA

27 de Septiembre, Honda Center – Anaheim, CA

28 de Septiembre, Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA

29 de Septiembre, Desert Diamond Arena – Glendale, AZ

4 de Octubre, Ball Arena – Denver, CO

6 de Octubre, Delta Center – Salt Lake City, UT

10 de Octubre, Payne Arena – Hidalgo, TX

11 de Octubre, Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX

12 de Octubre, Moody Center – Austin, TX

13 de Octubre, Smart Financial Centre – Sugar Land, TX

18 de Octubre, Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL

20 de Octubre, Prudential Center – Newark, NJ

23 de Octubre, Place Bell – Montreal, CAN

24 de Octubre, Coca Cola Coliseum – Toronto, CAN

26 de Octubre, Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY

27 de Octubre, Agganis Arena – Boston, MA

1 de Noviembre, Kia Center – Orlando, FL

2 de Noviembre, Kaseya Center – Miami, FL

3 de Noviembre, Hertz Arena – Ft. Myers, FL

8 de Noviembre, Gas South Arena – Atlanta, GA

9 de Noviembre, Greensboro Coliseum – Greensboro, NC

10 de Noviembre, CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD

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