BankPlus Amphitheater Information
The BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove, formerly known as the Snowden Grove Amphitheater, is a concert venue located in Southhaven Mississippi. The venue, originally opened in 2006, featured 4,000 fixed seats with a lawn area that could accommodate an additional 7,000 spectators. At the time, the venue served the community by hosting concerts from talented performers both locally and nationally recognized and grew an early following for its beautiful stage and scenic vistas. The venue arguably made its mark in late 2014 when BankPlus purchased the naming rights for Snowden Grove Amphitheatre giving it its current name as of January 1, 2015.
Despite the musical contributions the venue offers, you cannot discuss it without talking about Live Nation Entertainment.
Currently, the venue is operated by Live Nation Entertainment, an American global entertainment company founded in 2010 following a merger between Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The company is likely best known for a 2010 battle where the company’s merger was blocked and opposed by regulators, artists, and fans who argued that the merger would reduce competition and raise ticket prices. Opponents included Bruce Springsteen, who was an especially vocal opponent.
But when the US Justice Department approved the merger pending certain conditions, the newly rebranded company became a titan in the entertainment industry, which led to it becoming manager to several top venues in the country including The BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove.
Snowden Grove Park
The addition of the ‘at Snowden Grove’ in the name comes from the fact that the amphitheater is located on the grounds of Snowden Grove Park. Snowden Grove Park is a large, 200-acre area that opened in 1999 and is often used for various special events in Southaven.
The piece of land was donated by the Snowden Family, an influential family who have been a prominent part of Memphis’s history since the 19th century.
Along with the amphitheater, the park is also home to BankPlus Sports Center – an indoor sports complex – and the 17-field Snowden Grove Park youth baseball establishment. The park is also home to Snowden House, which was a previous home of the aforementioned Snowden Family. The house is now a special events center for the city of Southaven.
The amphitheater
BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove opened in 2006 after just under 18 months’ worth of work. The venue was built on 7.1 acres of flat grassland within the park. The amphitheater is 27 feet high and spans 125,000 square feet, making it a significant structure in Snowden Grove Park.
In 2014, the venue was rebranded when BankPlus acquired the naming rights. The concert venue – formerly Snowden Grove Amphitheater – became the BankPlus Amphitheater. The change came into effect on January 1st, 2015.
2015 was a big year for the venue, as it underwent a substantial 10-million-dollar renovation. The project was huge and involved increasing the size of the venue and adding new amenities.
The capacity of the amphitheater rose from 3,900 to around 9,800. The number of concessions and bathroom facilities was tripled and a whole new merchandise facility was added. Alongside these changes, new south and west entrance gates were also introduced, as was a new commissary and a luxurious air-conditioned premium lounge.
The amphitheater has attracted various big names in the music industry since it opened. Some of the artists who have performed there include Willie Nelson, blink-182, Train, Journey, Weezer, Jelly Roll, Smashing Pumpkins, and Dave Matthews Band.
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BankPlus Amphitheater Seating Chart:
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