Description: | From Common Ground Music Festival Website: The Common Ground Music Festival is a not for profit 501 c3 corporation, Center Park Productions. Center Park Productions was established in 2000 by the Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority (LEPFA) in a partnership with the conceptual creator of the festival, Meridian Entertainment Group (MEG).
Since then, 1 million guests have attended the festival attributing an economic impact of $60 million + to the mid Michigan community.
As an official independent non-profit agency of the City of Lansing, LEPFA provides professional management, operation, marketing and maintenance of the Lansing Center, Cooley Law School Stadium, Lansing City Market and other community & regional interest events. (www.********.***)
As a conceptual creator and producer of the festival, MEG continues to produce and provide executive management of the festival. In addition, as a leading producer, promotor and consultant in the "live event" industry, MEG annually produces 300+ nights of entertainment events through out the world for a variety of clientele. (www.********.***)
Together we remain strongly committed to improving our community and its quality of life. We have raised and contributed over $500,000+ for numerous non-profit, educational, social and sports organizations over the years. Some of the organizations that we have proudly supported include:
Lansing Catholic Central
St. Gerard
Parkwood YMCA
Westside YMCA
Immanuel Lutheran Church
International Harvest Church
Childrens Trust Fun
Butterflies of Hope
Meals on Wheels
Sparrow Foundation
And many more...
The festival presents an impressive array of headline, national-level entertainment each night on multiple stages. Grammy Award Winners, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, and top-level, national and regional music performers of many genres, including contemporary and classic rock, alternative, country, hip hop, R&B and more have entertained our guests. With an attractive, intimate venue, state of the art production and a comprehensive array of patron amenities, the festival continues as the premier outdoor music event of the summer in the mid-Michigan region.
|