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Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Music venue in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ponte Vedra Concert Hall (PVCH) is a premier live music venue located on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Now officially reopened following a transformative renovation, the Concert Hall features expanded capacity, upgraded amenities, and state-of-the-art production capabilities. Operated by SJC Cultural Events, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the venue hosts nearly 180 concerts annually and remains a cornerstone of Northeast Florida’s cultural landscape. [2]
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History
- The original 17,330 sq ft (1,610 m2) auditorium was built in 1980 for the Palm Valley Baptist Church.[2][3]
- In 2002 New Beginnings Baptist Church acquired the property but outgrew it and build a new home.[4]
- Four years later, it was purchased by St. Johns County for $9.2 million.[5]
- Renovations began in 2009 to become a music venue.[6]
- The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall opened February 13, 2011 for five concerts that month.[2][3]
- In 2018 Friends of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall donate $50,000 to pay for a 925 sq ft (85.9 m2) outdoor terrace.
- A fund-raising campaign was started by Friends of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in 2020 to renovate the 40-year-old facility.[5]
- The St. Johns County commission unanimously approved $5.4 million toward for PVCH renovation. The remaining 50% was received or pledged to fully fund the project.[5]
- An April 25, 2024 show with the Dixie Dregs was the last concert before closing the hall for renovation.[7]
- Plans designed by Fisher Koppenhafer[3] were approved, and construction began in 2nd quarter 2024.[2][5]
- In the 13-year history of the original facility, there were more than 1,100 events featuring 480 different artists attended by almost 400,000 people.[5]
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Renovation
The $10.7 million renovation of PVCH is projected to reopen August 1, 2025 with bluegrass musician Dan Tyminski.[3] The venue will feature an L-Acoustics 50kW audio system, superior lighting and projection systems, spacious lobby and restrooms, expanded food & drink options, Stadium seating a 2nd floor balcony with seats and terraces outside 1st & 2nd floors. [8] The hall has hosted artists from across the musical spectrum including pop, jazz, classical, country, rock, bluegrass, folk artists, acoustic singer-songwriters, Grammy-winning acts, community theater productions, comedians and tribute bands.[7] The venue is also available for events such as weddings, receptions, meetings, presentations and celebrations.[9] A St. Johns County Commissioner expects that school groups will be able to utilize the local facility.[10]
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