Press Release
Frank Erwin Center to host Fire Relief: The Concert for Central Texas October 17 to help victims of the central Texas wildfires
Press conference scheduled for Wednesday, September 21 at 2 p.m.
WHO:
Ray Benson, Eric Johnson, Monica Williams, Mike Hall, Jimmy Earl, John Graham
WHAT:
A press conference to discuss performers, ticket information and details about Fire Relief: The Concert for Central Texas. All proceeds will be dispersed to central Texas community organizations and charities via the Central Texas Wildfire Fund at the Austin Community Foundation.
An all-star lineup of Texas musicians will come together to help the victims of the devastating central Texas wildfires that have destroyed 34,000 acres and more than 1,500 homes. The fires outside Bastrop have destroyed more homes than any wildfire in Texas history. Losses are estimated to reach $250 million, and odds are the disaster isn’t over yet since it is still very hot and dry in Texas.
AEG Live’s The Messina Group, the Southeast’s premier concert promoter, has secured several renowned musicians for the lineup. There will be a silent auction at the concert for fans to buy specialty items autographed by the artists. T-shirts with the concert’s logo will also be for sale.
WHERE:
The press conference will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Denton Cooley Pavilion.
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 21 at 2 p.m.
PARKING:
Media parking is available in Lot 108, the parking lot south of the Frank Erwin Center. Please enter the parking lot from Red River Street.
CONTACT:
Cara Beaver, Frank Erwin Center
Work: (512) 471-3678, Cell: (512) 538-8816; cara.beaver@athletics.utexas.edu
