Photos: Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer
Arkansas Music Pavilion officials led a media tour Wednesday afternoon of the AMP’s new location at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
A crew works on the stage lighting setup Wednesday afternoon.
The 2012 season begins Thursday night with a performance by Cake.
The Walton Arts Center-owned outdoor music venue was previously located in the Northwest Arkansas Mall parking lot where it operated for six seasons since its opening in 2005.
Unsuccessful lease negotiations with the new management of the mall caused the need for a new location this year. The AMP’s one-year agreement with the fairgrounds includes an option to renew for an additional year at the end of the term.
The new ashphalt-free location features more grassy lawn space outside the 22,000-square-foot tent area with a four-foot natural grade for increased site lines.
Other additions include an upgraded VIP lounge and parking area, a bigger stage and room for expansion to accommodate larger acts.
Photos from Wednesday’s tour
2012 lineup (so far)
April 19 – Cake
April 21 – Big Gigantic, Paper Diamond, Dr. Fameus
April 28 – Hank Williams, Jr., Jamey Johnson
May 8 – Five Finger Death Punch
May 10 – Wilco
June 1 – Luke Bryan
June 10 – Ted Nugent
June 17 – Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Andy Grammer
June 19 – Daughtry
