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[[Image:2000_City_Stages_poster.jpg|right|thumb|259px|2000 City Stages poster]] | [[Image:2000_City_Stages_poster.jpg|right|thumb|259px|2000 City Stages poster]] | ||
The '''2000 City Stages''' was the 12th annual edition of "Birmingham's World-Class Music Festival". It was held during the weekend of [[June 16]]-[[June 18|18]], [[2000]], in and around [[Linn Park]]. | The '''2000 City Stages''' was the 12th annual edition of "Birmingham's World-Class Music Festival". It was held during the weekend of [[June 16]]-[[June 18|18]], [[2000]], in and around [[Linn Park]]. | ||
The 2000 festival resulted in a shortfall of $500,000 from projected revenues. Attendance was reported as 130,000 for the weekend, down 47% from [[1999 City Stages|1999]]. Factors blamed included an increase in weekend passes from $25 to $35, a "no comp" policy requiring volunteers to pay $20 to work the event, and forecasted rain. | The 2000 festival resulted in a shortfall of $500,000 from projected revenues. Attendance was reported as 130,000 for the weekend, down 47% from [[1999 City Stages|1999]]. Factors blamed included an increase in weekend passes from $25 to $35, a "no comp" policy requiring volunteers to pay $20 to work the event, and forecasted rain. | ||
Immediately after the festival, organizer [[George McMillan]] predicted a $400,000 to $500,000 loss, despite an estimate of an $11 million "economic impact" from the event. Ultimately it was reported that the event's deficit was $847,000, which McMillan described as a, "near-death experience." | |||
The next City Stages was moved to May in hopes of being able to book better acts and enjoy milder weather. | The next City Stages was moved to May in hopes of being able to book better acts and enjoy milder weather. | ||
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** Joe Ely | ** Joe Ely | ||
** [[Dead Cel Factor]] | ** [[Dead Cel Factor]] | ||
** [[Wayne]] | |||
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==Gallery== | |||
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File:2000 City Stages pass.jpg|2000 City Stages pass | |||
File:James Brown at City Stages 2000.jpg|James Brown at City Stages 2000 | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Milazzo, Don (June 25, 2000) "City Stages organizers count up the losses." {{BBJ}} | * Milazzo, Don (June 25, 2000) "City Stages organizers count up the losses." {{BBJ}} | ||
* Cobb, Mark Hughes (June 11, 2005) "Boon or bust for outdoor festivals." {{TN}} | |||
[[Category:City Stages]] | [[Category:City Stages]] | ||
[[Category:2000 events|City Stages]] | [[Category:2000 events|City Stages]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:00, 22 January 2023
The 2000 City Stages was the 12th annual edition of "Birmingham's World-Class Music Festival". It was held during the weekend of June 16-18, 2000, in and around Linn Park.
The 2000 festival resulted in a shortfall of $500,000 from projected revenues. Attendance was reported as 130,000 for the weekend, down 47% from 1999. Factors blamed included an increase in weekend passes from $25 to $35, a "no comp" policy requiring volunteers to pay $20 to work the event, and forecasted rain.
Immediately after the festival, organizer George McMillan predicted a $400,000 to $500,000 loss, despite an estimate of an $11 million "economic impact" from the event. Ultimately it was reported that the event's deficit was $847,000, which McMillan described as a, "near-death experience."
The next City Stages was moved to May in hopes of being able to book better acts and enjoy milder weather.
Poster
The 2000 official poster was designed by New Orleans artist Anne Scheurich
Line up
- Saturday
- Chicago
- Jethro Tull
- The Jayhawls
- Sunday
- James Brown
- Martin Sexton
- Mike Plume Band
- unknown
- John Mayer
- Odetta
- The Supremes with Mary Wilson
- Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
- Man or Astro-man?
- Mars Electric
- Joe Ely
- Dead Cel Factor
- Wayne
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Gallery
2000 City Stages pass
James Brown at City Stages 2000
References
- Milazzo, Don (June 25, 2000) "City Stages organizers count up the losses." Birmingham Business Journal
- Cobb, Mark Hughes (June 11, 2005) "Boon or bust for outdoor festivals." The Tuscaloosa News