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Champions Square | P.O. Box 52439 | New Orleans, LA 70152 www.champions-square.com Champions Square Promoter Packet

WELCOME TO CHAMPIONS SQUARE

Since debuting in August 2010, Champions Square has quickly become the preferred outdoor location in New Orleans for concerts, tailgating activities, festivals and special events. With its close proximity to many area hotels and businesses, abundant on-site parking, permanent restroom facilities, experienced and dedicated staff, and an upscale, distinctive design, Champions Square stands out amongst the notable outdoor spaces in downtown New Orleans. Champions Square comes equipped with a professional grade stage and rigging grid, ample power for all of your production needs, as well as fan enhancements including a large LED video screen and eight smaller LED screens for logos and images. The extensive back of house area includes space for tour production offices, headliner dressing room equipped with a private restroom, 6 additional dressing rooms and showers.

In addition, just steps off the Square, you will find club XLIV & Encore, the perfect location for VIP accommodations and catering areas. Located in the heart of the Square with close and private access to the stage, club XLIV features built-in amenities including modern furnishings, illuminated bars, specialty lighting and audio/video. Connected to club XLIV by impressive, oversized sliding doors, Encore greatly expands your back-of-house or VIP space, offering room for offices, crew catering services or up to 1,000 standing guests. These spaces are extremely versatile and can be modified to suit the needs of your event. Opening Act at Champions Square is our newest destination, featuring 12,000 square feet of public space for eating, drinking and lounging with friends, all while enjoying sports action from around the country on 31 flat screen TVs.

Champions Square — the ideal location for your next event!

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CONTACT INFO

VENUE GENERAL MANAGER Alan Freeman (504) 587-3892 [email protected]

ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Mike Schilling (504) 587-3875 [email protected]

BOX OFFICE MANAGER Mark Arata (504) 587-3850 [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF EVENT SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY Farrow Bouton (504) 587-3838 [email protected]

CENTERPLATE GENERAL MANAGER (CONCESSIONS & CATERING ) Kernell Jupiter (504) 558-6280 [email protected]

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CURFEW STAGE POWER • Mix position: Distance from downstage • 10:30pm Sunday - Thursday • Up stage left : edge 105’ - 120’ • 11:00pm Friday & Saturday 200 Amp; 3 Phase size: 20’ x 20’ 200 Amp; 3 Phase • Panasonic SDI switcher SOUND LIMIT 200 Amp; 3 Phase • Yamaha audio mixer • 105 C-Weighted DB at FOH • Up stage right: • Limited audio & P.A. systems are available 200 Amp; 3 Phase • Audio reinforcement will be required TOTAL SPACE 200 Amp; 3 Phase for live entertainment • Square: 45,435 sq. ft . 400 Amp; 3 Phase • Square with LaSalle St.: 89,870 sq. ft . LIGHTING • Capacity: Varies depending on set-up • 40 LED general area wash ﬁ xtures A/V, TECHNOLOGY & throughout Champions Square PRODUCTION STAGE/ROOF • No stage lights provided - Client must • 32 ft . wide x 18 ft . high, • Stage: 60 ft . wide x 48 ft . deep provide all stage lighting 15 mm LED video screen x 6 ft . high (may be rigged from stage roof; • Eight creative LED panels • Wings: 16 ft . wide x 27 ft . deep wings on equipment weight restrictions for static logos and images stage left and stage right will apply) • On-site video control room with 16 • Stage to Steel: 32 ft . on the corners of input HD/SD switcher LOAD IN / LOAD OUT AREA main grid, 35 ft . at the center of main • 2 Ikigami HL45 cameras grid, 31 ft . in audio bays, includes rear & • 2 trucks at dock in tunnel & 1 Vinten tripod - upstage 50’ push side walls • Wireless microphones and • Multiple trucks ground load • Roof: 65 ft . wide x 48 ft . deep main grid communications systems downstage with 19 ft . wide x 17 ft . deep audio bays • Background audio system with 24 full • Upon unloading trucks must clear the • Rigging capacity: 48,000 lbs. from main range speakers and 10 subwoofers in loading zone grid and 10,000 lbs. from each audio Champions Square and 18 speakers • Truck parking in Lot 3 or other bay, totaling 68,000 lbs. located along LaSalle St. and the designated location • Staging Roof is not equipped with Mercedes-Benz Superdome Grand • Roll door at rear of stage is sound or lighting system Staircase 10 ft . high and 8 ft . wide

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CAPACITIES PUBLIC PARKING PREFERRED RIGGING CREW • Fixed Seating: 4,500 • On site parking available • Rhino Louisiana, LLC • General Admission (max): 7,000 Ray Cullen: 255-644-5600 • Special Event Seating: TBD based on SHOW BUS PARKING [email protected] Event confi guration • Space for 3 Commercial buses located in backstage tunnel STAFFING BACK OF HOUSE • Overfl ow parking available in • SMG is the sole provider of the • One Headliner dressing room Lot 3 or other designated location Security, Police, Fire, Medical equipped with private restroom • Shore power consists of three Services, Housekeeping, Ticket • Six dressing rooms 50 Amp services Scanners, Ticket Sellers, Ushers and • One private restroom with shower House Craft smen Personnel • One shared restroom with shower TICKETING • No washer & dryer on site • Day of event ticket sales are EQUIPMENT • High speed internet available conveniently located at the Box • Staging, Concert Barricades, Offi ces at Poydras & LaSalle St. and RESTROOMS Bicycle Rack, Chairs, Tables. Girod & LaSalle St. • Permanent public restrooms Equipment is available based under the North and South • Tickets can be purchased at on inventory LaSalle St. Ramps www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster ADDITIONAL INFO • Total Men’s Facilities: 20 Outlets, the Smoothie King Center • Licensee will be responsible for all • Total Women’s Facilities: 18 Box Offi ce, the Champions Square Event Day Box Offi ce on event days, or city and applicable permits FOOD & BEVERAGE / MERCH charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. • SMG retains the sole right to sell all IT INFORMATION food, beverage and merchandise in WEATHER • Champions Square is fully WiFi & the Square • Events are rain or shine cellular equipped. Any additional • Promoter may utilize caterer of • SMG has authority to suspend telecom or data services can be choice for BOH services with the or cancel an event due to requested from AT&T, toll-free at exception of alcohol dangerous conditions 1-866-620-6000

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CLUB XLIV & ENCORE

SPACE / CAPACITIES • 16-channel mixing console with the ability to ° A per person catering buyout fee/minimum will apply • club XLIV: 9,500 sq. ft . include microphones, iPod or other MP3 player ° Caterers must be approved by SMG ° 550 reception / 200 seated • Sound for LED televisions can be played • Encore: 8,400 sq. ft . throughout the in-house sound system RESTROOMS IN LOBBY AREA ° 450 reception / 300 seated • Men’s restrooms: 12 facilities • Total: 17,900 sq. ft . • Women’s restrooms: 12 facilities ° 1,000 reception / 500 seated CLUB XLIV VIDEO • Nine 42 in. LED televisions located ENTRANCES CLUB XLIV FURNISHINGS & FIXTURES throughout the club with HDTV capabilities • Champions Square entrance (may be used based • Two fi xed bars and Cox Cable TV channels on availability but cannot be confi rmed more than • Nine black and ivory leather sofas • 3,000 lumen projector with Cox Cable TV 30 days prior to event) • Nine highboys with 27 black leather barstools channels projects onto a 10 ft . x 12 ft . screen. • Encore entrance at Girod Street • Twenty-three 42 inch tables with 92 black A laptop may be att ached to the projector leather chairs for customized videos, presentations, etc. PARKING / BUS DROP-OFF • New Orleans inspired artwork throughout • Convenient and accessible parking in close the space proximity off ered at competitive rates ENCORE • Specialty audio, video and lighting packages • Buses may access LaSalle Street and drop guests • Customizable for any special occasion off directly at Champions Square (based on • Connected to club XLIV by impressive, CLUB XLIV LIGHTING availability). If Champions Square is unavailable, oversized sliding doors • LED color up-lights around the buses may drop off at the Encore entrance located • Space may be utilized only in conjunction perimeter of the room at Girod Street with rental of club XLIV • Customizable gobo locations: two fl oor • Separate entrance located at Girod Street projections (one at each entrance). Associated • Thirteen dimmable chandeliers EXCLUSIVES fees apply for creation of custom gobos • SMG is the exclusive operator of all existing audio • Eight dimmable chandeliers CATERING and video equipment • Three rows of fi ve dimmable, modern • SMG Event Staff crystal chandeliers • SMG’s in-house caterer, Centerplate, retains the sole right to provide all beverage service • Centerplate is the exclusive beverage provider CLUB XLIV AUDIO • Client may utilize SMG’s in-house caterer for • Full range audio system with speakers food service or Client may opt to bring in an recessed in the ceiling throughout the space outside caterer of their choice

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SPACE/CAPACITIES Champions Square, image slideshows RESTROOMS • May be rented only in conjunction with and video presentations • Mens restrooms: 4 facilities • Womens restrooms: 4 facilities Champions Square • 16-channel mixing console with the ability • Total Square Footage: 12,000 to include microphones, iPod or other SPONSORS • Capacity: 800 Reception MP3 player • Sponsorship rights vary based upon • Existing Lounge Seating for 120 • Wireless microphones and event type. Please speak with the communications systems SMG Sales Department FURNISHINGS & FIXTURES • Full range audio system with speakers • One extra-long fi xed bar recessed in the ceiling throughout the space PARKING / BUS DROP-OFF • 4 fi xed food service areas with • Convenient and accessible parking 8 service points CATERING & CONCESSIONS in close proximity off ered at • 4 black leather couches and 41 black • SMG’s in-house caterer, Centerplate, competitive rates leather chairs retains the sole right to provide all • On-site lots for parking/staging of • 12 ott omans beverage service oversized vehicles (based on availability) • 12 rectangular community style high boys with 48 barstools • Client may utilize SMG’s in-house caterer • Buses may access LaSalle St. and drop • 6 aluminum high boys with 36 barstools for food service or Client may opt to guests off directly in Champions Square • 12 high boys with 36 leather barstools bring in an outside caterer of their choice. (based on availability) • 6 mesh table with 24 barstools A per-person catering buyout fee/ • 29 starburst light fi xtures throughout the space minimum will apply EXCLUSIVES • Custom New Orleans-inspired artwork • Centerplate is the exclusive cash sales • Medical Services and SMG Event Staff throughout the space concessionaire • Certain product, messaging, sponsor signage and pouring rights apply ENTRANCES • SMG event staff is the exclusive AUDIO & VIDEO • Champions Square entrance (may be used operator of all existing audio and • Seven 60” fl at screen televisions based on availability but cannot be confi rmed video equipment • Twenty four 42” fl at screen televisions with more than 30 days prior to event) • Centerplate is the exclusive beverage the ability to display live video feed from • Entrance on South LaSalle provider

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ROOF • Type: Tomcat BFT • Main grid: 65’ x 48’ 48,000 lbs total weight • Audio Bays: 19’ x 17’ 10,000 lbs on each side

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www.champions-square.com Champions Square Promoter Packet CHAMPIONS SQUARE CONCERT SERIES In early Spring of 2014, an exciting new concert series was announced for New Orleans and Champions Square. Structured as a joint venture between SMG, Live Nation, and Bold Sphere Music, this series showcases national touring talent spanning the entire music spectrum — from country, to hip hop, to classic rock, to up-and-coming stars from all genres. In order to attract the desired “A List” talent to the Champions Square Concert Series, a state of the art stage/rigging roof, and dressing room facilities were constructed.

RULES FOR OUTSIDE PROMOTERS The contractual arrangement between SMG and Live Nation allows for open access to Champions Square by all promoters. However, in consideration of a substantial financial investment on their part, Live Nation has been granted certain rights relative to all national touring music shows. Outlined below are the basic terms and conditions for third part promoters’ use of Champions Square

BASIC USE TERMS • Rent - $29,000 flat, which includes all basic front-of-house staffing for a standard three (3) hour show with doors one (1) hour prior to show time. Rental also includes concert stage and back of house facilities. Additional charges will apply for shows of a longer duration. Pending final legislative approval, either a 10:30 PM or 11:00 PM curfew (depending on the day of week) will be in effect. • Box Office – 3% of ticket receipts, net of taxes, capped at $2,000. Champions Square ticketing is serviced by Ticketmaster. • Tax – Ticket receipts for Champions Square events will be taxed at the prevailing state and local sales tax rates. Currently the combined tax rate is 9%. • Facility Ticket Fee – There is a $4.00 per ticket surcharge on all paid tickets. • Capacity – Since there is no fixed seating, configuration and capacities are flexible. The maximum seated capacity is roughly 5,200, and festival style is approximately 8,000. • Sponsorships – Promoters/shows may secure and display ground supported sponsor signage and activations that do not conflict with the naming rights sponsors of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Smoothie King Center (formerly New Orleans Arena), and Champions Square. All permanent Champions Square sponsor signage and activations will remain in place. • Other – There will be a maximum noise level. This is currently going through the legislative process but we anticipate it will be 105 decibels, c-weighted, measured from the mix location.

CONCERT SERIES GUIDELINES The specific Concert Series guidelines are as follows: • All touring concerts will be promoted under the banner of the Champions Square Concert Series. The Concert Series will likely have a title sponsor which may be presented as “Sponsor Name Live at Champions Square” or something similar. This designation must be used on the ticket header, and in all advertising and promotions for all touring live music performances. • Live Nation has been granted the right to market Concert Series sponsorships. The Concert Series sponsors will be allowed to display their ground-supported signage at all touring concert presentations. • Live Nation has been granted the right to market Concert Series season VIP tickets. These VIP tickets will not be included on the show manifest. The number of VIP tickets will not exceed 200. VIP season subscribers and Concert Series sponsors will also have access to the adjoining club XLIV.