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Live Nation To Promote NYC’s Pier 17 Rooftop Concert Series
Live Nation – Pier 17
Lower Manhattan’s Pier 17 features scenic views of Statute of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and New York City skyline.
Live Nation and The Howard Hughes Corporation announced March 21 that the promotion company will exclusively program New York City’s
The 2,400-seated, 3,400-standing-capacity venue, located on Pier 17’s 1.5-acre rooftop, features scenic views of Statute of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and New York City skyline. The lineup for the series will be announced May 7.
“Pier 17 is going to be a terrific addition to the New York music landscape and is quickly going to become one of the city’s favorite music venues for both fans and artists alike,” Live Nation North Atlantic President Alan Ostfield said in a statement. “Pier 17, with its flexible configuration, memorable experiences and views that are as good as it gets in New York, is going to be a one-of-a-kind venue.”
Added Saul Scherl, President of the New York Tri-State region, The Howard Hughes Corporation: “We are pleased to be partnering with Live Nation as we launch the inaugural rooftop concert series at Pier 17. We look forward to opening the Pier 17 rooftop this summer and providing a new amenity which will gather people together through live music and vibrant experiences, allowing New Yorkers to reconnect with their city’s waterfront and the storied history of the revitalized Seaport District.”
Pier 17 is the highlight of The Howard Hughes Corporation’s revitalization of the 300-year-old Seaport District. In addition to the rooftop concert venue, the four-story building will house waterfront restaurants and ESPN’s new live broadcast studio.
Tickets for the upcoming concert series can be purchased through Ticketmaster.