NFL and Alicia Keys shoot Kick-off Video at the Coliseum

Alicia Keys chose the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as the stage to perform an anthem of liberation, strength, perseverance and faith to a worldwide NFL audience. Home to two Super Bowls (1967 and 1973), two Olympics (1932 and 1984), and a third Olympics to occur in 2028, the worldwide spotlight was once again cast on Coliseum for Keys’ performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

Keys’ mid-field piano performance was broadcast prior to the “NFL Kickoff Game” on the NFL Network, Sunday Night Football on NBC, and Monday Night Football on ESPN.

 

In a special behind-the-scenes video, the fifteen-time Grammy winner reflected “With all the people that were here with me today, we filled this stadium with love, with possibility, with endlessness, with power, strength, and music.”

Buzz:

Washington Post

Billboard

Sportscasting

The Sports Rush

Billboard – Coverage of Partnership with NFL, ROC Nation and Alicia Keys

 

50 on 50 presents intimate performances in a stadium setting

50on50, a cutting-edge music offering from the LA Coliseum, brings you intimate performances in an iconic stadium setting.

Our first 50on50 performance features indie singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers performing “ICU” and “Halloween” from her sophomore album, Punisher. These songs were shot in front of a small audience in early March and premiered on August 18, 2020.

The performance has been covered by multiple outlets, including:

Rolling Stone

Fader

Uproxx

Stereogum

See the full videos below:

 

Stay tuned for new music, intimate performances in an iconic setting. This is 50 on 50.

 

Coliseum Named ENR 2020 Best Renovation/Restoration South Project

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is honored to be named the ENR (Engineering News Record) 2020 Best Renovation/Restoration South project winner. We are grateful for the acknowledgment and credit our success to the wonderful team at AECOM/Hunt.

From top to bottom, the Coliseum’s renovation modernized the historic building, adding Wi-Fi, new seating with cup-holders, new concession areas and the Scholarship Tower with luxury suites, the 1923 Rooftop Deck and multiple private event spaces.

 

Phoebe Bridgers Music Video Shot at the Coliseum

Phoebe Bridgers’s new music video “I Know the End” was shot at the LA Coliseum, with scenes on the field, the Memorial Court of Honor, and the locker room. The track comes from her sophomore album, Punisher. 

Directed by Alissa Torvinen, the video plays with melancholy imagery juxtaposed with the stadium’s larger-than-life setting. You can read more about Phoebe Bridgers’ virtual tour around the world in Pollstar.

Petite Weddings at the Coliseum 8.30.2020

Celebrate your wedding at the LA Memorial Coliseum with our Petite Wedding package on August 30, 2020. Additional dates coming soon!

Get married at the 1923 Rooftop Deck of the newly renovated Scholarship Tower with its spectacular view of Downtown LA and the Hollywood Hills. . Following your I Do’s, you will be escorted to a Luxury Suite to nibble on chocolate-covered strawberries and sip bubbly.

This all-inclusive wedding package is a wonderful way to celebrate your big day. Visit our wedding planner’s site, Joie de Vivre, to learn more about what is included, to see available time-slots and to inquire about booking.

All of our Petite Weddings will comply with CDC, state, and county guidelines to provide a safe experience in a clean and sanitized environment.  Five time slots are available.

At present, all JdV Petite Weddings are based on 10 people (the couple with 8 guests).

Picture Yourself at the LA Coliseum with New Zoom Backgrounds & Wallpapers

Need to liven up your next video conference call? Show your super fan status with these LA Coliseum virtual backgrounds. Click on the images below to download!Coli Zoom BG1

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Get in the Zone with LA Coliseum Themed Music Playlists

While many of us are Safer At Home, the LA Coliseum’s very own Teresa Guy has curated playlists for our fans. Teresa is a talented DJ and a valued member of our sales team.

Pick your mood and stream today on Spotify. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and be the first to know when the next playlist drops.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Expands into Meeting and Special Events Market

The Coliseum appoints industry veteran Sacha Tani, CMP to help create memorable events and experiences for clients in Los Angeles’ most iconic location.

To meet the growing demand for non-traditional and unique event spaces, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has hired Sacha Tani, CMP as Senior Sales Manager for Private Events. Tani will be an invaluable part of the Coliseum’s event team. The Coliseum’s multi-million dollar renovation created several unique locations within the facility that have already caught the eye of many corporations, associations, and the city’s top event planners.

Tani brings over 15 years of event and hospitality management experience to the team. Most recently, she held the position of Sales Manager of Event and Group Sales at Universal Studios Hollywood. Throughout her career, Tani has established a strong network within the industry, having served as a director on the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board and a two-term board member of Meeting Professionals International. During her time at LA Tourism, she learned firsthand what event planners were looking for as she coordinated all client tours that came into LA. She often showcased the Coliseum, not knowing she would officially be selling the venue a few years later.

In her new role, Tani will promote the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as a premier venue for meetings and special events, showcasing its incredible spaces, including the state-of-the-art Scholarship Tower. She will work with other venues on campus to elevate USC’s event offerings. Tani will report to Joshua Rooney, Chief Revenue Officer. She is an LA native, and her husband and son look forward to becoming Trojan Fans.

For more information or to book your next event, please contact:

Sacha Tani, CMP
Senior Sales Manager
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
3911 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Direct (213) 765-6313
Email: sachatani@usc.edu

For All You Do We Are Blue

On April 9th at 8pm, The LA Memorial Coliseum is proud to join the #MakeItBlue movement, a show of support to the frontline workers in Los Angeles and across the globe battling COVID-19. Countless national landmark venues and buildings will go blue in tribute to those tirelessly working to curb the coronavirus pandemic. We will light our freeway sign blue and ignite our torch in gratitude for all of those essential workers for their determination and bravery!