Brookhaven Notebook: Town Announces Summer Concert Series

The Town of Brookhaven announced its summer concert series last week.

All concerts will take place at the Brookhaven Amphiteather.

As part of the agreement, JVC Broadcasting will contract out and pay for all performers, production (sound and lighting) in-house security, and all print, television, radio and internet advertising, according to the town.

JVC will also contract with a major concessionaire to provide food and beverage service at each event. The Town will receive a guaranteed fee of $12,000 each for five events, and $2.50 for every ticket sold, the town said.

“The Brookhaven Amphitheater is an asset to the Town and we are happy to be working with JVC Broadcasting to provide a wide variety of great family entertainment for our residents to enjoy,” said Brookhaven Supervisor Mark Lesko. “This agreement gives us the chance to not only present a schedule of shows at no cost to the Town, we also expect to realize some revenue which is quite different from the business models of the past.”

Tickets will be sold through Ticketmaster and go on sale July 1. 

The schedule for concerts presented by JVC Broadcasting is as follows (* indicates tentative date):

July 31* Event and performers TBD 

August 20, Beatstock 2011 – an all-day festival of pop music featuring over 30 acts.

• Starring Nickelodeon TV’s Big Time Rush, Taio Cruz, Kelly Rowland, Judy Torres, Cover Girls, Kat Deluna, Chris Willis, Raquel Castro, C&C Music Factory, and more.
• Hosted by Briella Calafiore from the hit TV show “Jerseylicious” and a surprise special co-host to be announced at a later date.

August 21, The 35^th Anniversary of Party in the Park / Classic Rock Show

• Hosted by local radio legends Dennis McNamara and Bob Buchman.
• Featuring many legendary Long Island-based Classic Rock performers.

 September 18, Vets Rock Charity Concert 

• Starring Long Island’s own Joan Jett, country stars Thompson Square, Eric Church, Plainview native Lisa Matassa, and more.

September 24, Party 105 Free Style Dance Party

• Performers TBD.

September 27*, Event and performers TBD