"The nosebleed's not even nosebleed anymore."Īround the finished building, surrounding access roads are still under construction. "Lots of food and beverage, the big ceilings – you want people to feel like they're in a place they can hang out, and not just rush in and rush out," said Attal. The balcony and front plaza will host food trucks and other activations during UT football games, as well as an outdoor stage featuring all-local acts. Fans upstairs in the mezzanine access a huge outdoor balcony, with a panoramic view encompassing the state Capitol, UT Tower, football stadium, and track field. With a dug-in bowl shape, audiences actually walk down to the best seats after entering at street level, shortening the cheap seat's upward hike. On the ground level, planner Dan Vaillant of CAA Icon cited the Forum in Los Angeles as an inspiration for the arena's large sunken floor, which will allow risers to be pulled out for standing student sections during basketball games. You've got to be able to go from 4,000 to 16,000." Huge white panels attached to the roof can open and close to reveal the mezzanine level's 6,000 seats. The two nights, April 29-30, feature George Strait, Willie Nelson & Family, and Randy Rogers Band.Īttal emphasized customizable capacity in the new arena, adding, "Flexibility is key in these rooms. Meanwhile, the Moody Center's official grand opening next week is booked by the Austin-based Messina Touring Group. AEG Presents, the concert industry's second-largest promotions entity after Live Nation, is putting on Wednesday's Justin Bieber show. C3 founder Charles Attal confirmed as much on Monday. ![]() While Live Nation has an equity stake in the arena, the Moody Center is open to other promoters. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Moody Center (Photo by Gary Miller) Live Nation-owned Austin promoters C3 are also a partner in programming at Waterloo Park's 2021-opened Moody Amphitheater, and continue to expand their reach with a new Riverside project (more on that below). With construction launched in 2019, the multiuse venue boasted no cost to taxpayers or students with private funding provided through Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, University of Texas, and Matthew McConaughey. The project received a $130 million grant from the Moody Foundation, the same family behind all the other Moody building names in Austin. During a Monday media preview, Gensler principal David Lynch pointed out curved composite wood panels, which extend from the prominent overhanging roof to indoor hallways. While architects behind Erwin helped build the Astrodome, the new Moody was envisioned by the local branch of the firm Gensler, veterans of the Q2 Stadium and the Domain NORTHSIDE. To contrast with the retiring "Superdrum's" fortified exterior, the Moody's curvy lines let in natural light on both sides with glass encasing it. ![]() Whereas the Erwin was initially designed to step up UT basketball attendance, the Moody was customized with concerts in front of mind.ĭecades show in the design. Further bookings like the Who, Leon Bridges, Iron Maiden, Roxy Music, and professional bull-riding stretch to December. (The Erwin lists its largest-ever attendance at 17,829 for a 1978 John Denver show.)Īfter a private event with Earth, Wind & Fire on Tuesday, the Moody dives into a busy opening week of John Mayer, Bon Jovi, and Justin Bieber. Nestled between I-35 and the football stadium in a former UT parking lot, the stadium's flexible setup will allow for over 15,000 seats. Like its predecessor, the Moody Center offers a leading Austin locale for major concerts and events, as well as a home court for Longhorns basketball. ![]() Almost 45 years after the opening of the Frank Erwin Center, its replacement is ready across MLK.
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