City Stages facts for kids
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| Dates | Mid-June |
| Location(s) | Birmingham, Alabama, US |
| Years active | 1989 - 2009 |
| Founded by | George McMillian |
| Website | Official website: http://www.citystages.org |
City Stages was a popular three-day music and arts festival. It took place every year in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The festival was held in and around Linn Park. It started in 1989 and ran until 2009.
After losing a lot of money in 2009, the organizers of City Stages made a sad announcement. On June 25, 2009, they said the festival would not happen again.
What Was City Stages?
City Stages was a big event that brought many different kinds of music and art to Birmingham. It was a chance for people to enjoy live performances. The festival also featured various artists and vendors. It became a well-known summer tradition for many families.
The Festival's History
The first City Stages festival was held in 1989. It quickly grew into a major event for Birmingham. People from all over would come to enjoy the music. It was a fun way to celebrate summer and local culture.
In November 2007, the festival organizers made a big move. They hired a company called AC Entertainment. This company helps produce other large music events. One of their famous events is the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. AC Entertainment was brought in to help make City Stages even better. They planned to advise the Birmingham festival for three years.
Why Did City Stages End?
The very last City Stages festival took place from June 13 to 15, 2009. This was during Father's Day Weekend. The festival faced several challenges that year.
Ticket sales were lower than expected. This was partly due to bad weather during the event. The economy was also struggling at the time. This meant fewer people had extra money for tickets. Some people also felt the list of performers that year was not as exciting.
After the festival, the organizers announced a big problem. The festival had lost a lot of money. The total amount owed was more than $1 million. Because of these financial difficulties, they decided that City Stages could not continue. It was a sad end to a beloved community event.
Images for kids
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City Stages logo
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Israel & New Breed performing at 2008 City Stages, Linn Park.
