BJCC Newsroom

Kevin Hart is Coming to the BJCC Concert Hall October 1st

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

 Kevin Hart will be at the BJCC Concert Hall on Friday, October 1st at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale this Friday, August 27th at 10am.

August Board Meeting

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

 The Regular Board Meeting for August will take place August 18th. 

Architect presents design concept for multi-purpose facility to BJCC board

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Populous, the lead architect for the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex’s proposed multi-purpose facility presented its design concept for the facility to the BJCC Board at its July 21 meeting.

Daniel Tosh hits the road this fall on a national stand-up tour

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

NEW YORK, June 14, 2010 -- Daniel Tosh, host of the insanely successful and popular COMEDY CENTRAL series, "Tosh.0" will embark on a massive national stand-up tour this fall.  "Tosh Tour Twenty Ten: A COMEDY CENTRAL Live Event" kicks off in September in Arizona and travels to more than 60 cities, with additional shows to be announced. The tour comes to the BJCC Concert Hall October 10.

Carrie Underwood Kicks Off Tour This Spring

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Carrie Underwood comes to the BJCC Arena June 12th. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 6th at 10 a.m. 

USTA selects Birmingham as site of 2010 Fed Cup Semifinal between the United States and Russia

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

The USTA announced today that Birmingham, Ala., has been selected as the site for the 2010 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas semifinal tie between the United States and Russia, April 24-25. The matches will be played at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena, which will be hosting a Fed Cup event for the first time. The venue also was the site for the 2009 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas first round tie between the United States and Switzerland.

Events will continue Feb. 12 despite snow

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

All events listed for Feb. 12 and 13 at the BJCC plan to continue on schedule as of 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12. Should any event decide to postpone, the BJCC will post a notice here and on its calendar page, www.bjcc.org/events.php.

The Black Eyed Peas announce Ludacris as the opening act on the E.N.D. World Tour

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Santa Monica, CA) Three-time Grammy Award winning recording artist, The Black Eyed Peas announced today that Ludacris will be joining opening act LMFAO on their highly anticipated world tour. The tour comes to the BJCC Arena Feb. 13

Darryl Worley, Chris Young to Perform at 2010 Bassmaster Classic

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

To usher in the daily festivities at the 2010 Bassmaster Classic, set for Feb. 19-21 on Lay Lake out of Birmingham, Ala., country music sensations Darryl Worley and Chris Young will perform live, free concerts at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center during the super bowl of bass fishing.

An Evening with Sylvia Browne

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

The BJCC Concert Hall in Birmingham welcomes world-renowned spiritual teacher, psychic, author and lecturer, Sylvia Browne, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010.

THE NATIONAL TOUR OF THE WIZARD OF OZ ANNOUNCES LOCAL MUNCHKIN AUDITIONS FOR ITS BIRMINGHAM ENGAGEMENT

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

The National Tour of THE WIZARD OF OZ , touching down in Birmingham in March 9-14, 1010 is sounding the alarm and calling for 12 local children to perform the roles of “munchkins."

From Rookies to Repeat Champions, 2010 Field Puts Wild Spin on Fourth Bassmaster Classic on Alabama’s Lay Lake

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Feb. 19-21 Bassmaster Classic will take place on Alabama’s Lay Lake with daily weigh ins at the BJCC Arena. Find more info on the competitors in this release and visit our credentials page for information on how to sign up for media credentials.

CASTING CROWNS ANNOUNCES SPRING LEG OF ‘UNTIL THE WHOLE WORLD HEARS’ TOUR WITH STOP IN BIRMINGHAM

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Following record-breaking sales of their new album, Casting Crowns is announcing plans to continue its highly-successful “Until The Whole World Hears” Tour in 41 more cities this spring including a stop at the Birmingham BJCC on February 12th.

Local design team for multipurpose facility announced

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:45:00 EST

Populous, the lead architecture firm for the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex’s multipurpose facility expansion, introduced its 33-firm design team to the BJCC Board of Directors at a called meeting today.

THE COLOR PURPLE LAUNCHES A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO BUILD HOUSES FOR THE STILL DISPLACED FAMILIES OF NEW ORLEANS

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

August marked four years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast

of the United States and there are still more than 14,000 families seeking housing in the greater New Orleans area. THE COLOR PURPLE has launched a fundraising campaign to rebuild as many houses as possible by the time the show arrives for its run at the newly refurbished Mahalia Jackson Theatre from December 1 – 6, 2009.

BJCC, AEG determine upgrades will not be needed for Miley Cyrus concert

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex and concert promoter AEG Live, have determined that no steel work will be needed at the BJCC Arena prior to the arrival of the Walmart Presents Miley Cyrus 2009 North American Tour on October 23.

Creed tickets available for $10 Oct. 2-5!!

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Starting this Friday, Oct. 2 at 10am and ending this Monday, Oct. 5 at 10am a limited amount of tickets for the Creed/Saliva concert on Friday, Oct. 16 at the BJCC Arena will be available for only $10!

SHERATON BIRMINGHAM HOTEL AND BJCC COMPLEX CELEBRATES $22 MILLION RENOVATION

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sheraton Birmingham Hotel and the BJCC are celebrating the culmination of a $22 million renovation that will greatly enhance the guest experience, with newly designed guest rooms, lobby and meeting space as well as signature Sheraton brand offerings. A public gala will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, October 1 in the BJCC South Meeting Rooms celebrating renovations at both the hotel and the BJCC.

Daughtry to play BJCC Arena Dec. 4

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Daughtry will launch a 36-date U.S. arena tour this fall to support the group's new studio album, Leave This Town. The opening acts will be main support Theory Of A Deadman and opener Cavo. The upcoming tour will launch October 19 in Topeka, KS before landing in Birmingham December 4. Tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster at 10 a.m. Sept. 26.

A FAMIILY TRADIITIION CONTIINUES!! CELEBRATIING THE 25TH ANNIIVERSARY OF MANNHEIIM STEAMROLLER!

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Birmingham, AL – September 10, 2009 – Silver is the color of MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER’S world as Magic Arts & Entertainment is set to co-produce their 25th Anniversary tour. Grammy Award® winner and best-selling author, Chip Davis, the creator of Mannheim Steamroller will direct and co-produce both the East Coast and West Coast Tours of the Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis, launching on November 12, 2009.

Broadway Leading Lady Rachel York to star in "The 101 Dalmations Musical"

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. The tour arrives in Birmingham Tuesday, January 12 at BJCC Concert Hall. Tickets go on sale on November 13.

THE COLOR PURPLE - Broadway's Best-Loved Musical - comes to Birmingham

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders and the producing team of the Broadway smash hit THE COLOR PURPLE, The Musical about Love, are proud to announce that Birmingham will host the first North American Touring production of THE COLOR PURPLE for eight (8) performances October 20-25, 2009.

Creed sets new date for show - October 16

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Complete with original members Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Scott phillips and Brian Marshall - Creed will play the BJCC Arena October 16. Due to tour scheduling issues, the show has been moved from its original date of Sept. 12.

BJCC chooses HOK as lead architect for 57,500-seat facility

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Friday, December 19 – The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Board of Authority has chosen Kansas City, Missouri-based HOK as the lead architect for its planned multi-purpose facility. The facility will offer 167,000 square feet of flat floor space for conventions and trade shows, and seating can be configured for events ranging from 25,000-65,000 seats.

BJCC chooses HOK as lead architect for 57,500-seat facility

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

BJCC Introduces Annual Concert Series Premium Seat Program

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Birmingham, AL – A new concert series premium seat program, Your Exclusive AccessTM (YEA) has been unveiled at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in Birmingham. The YEA program will provide music and entertainment fans guaranteed access to premium seats at the BJCC for upcoming concerts and comedy events, on an annual basis. The new platform will allow for the perfect entertainment experience. The initiative will focus on an annual premium concert series seat program. Industry veteran Jill Lovell returns to Birmingham and will serve as the Director of Sales for Live-360 bringing years of expertise and experience to the position having formerly sold premium seats for Oak Mountain Amphitheater as well as venues in Tampa, FL and Atlanta, GA.

USTA Selects Birmingham, Alabama as site of 2009 Davis Cup First Round Match

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., December 17, 2008 – The USTA announced today that the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena in Birmingham, Ala., has been selected as the site for the 2009 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas first round match between the United States and Switzerland, March 6-8. The indoor arena is expected to seat more than 17,000. Tickets will go on sale in mid-January.

BJCC board to hear presentations from two architects chosen as finalists for the expansion

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Friday, December 5 – The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Board of Authority will meet December 12 to hear presentations from two architectural firms chosen as finalists in the selection of the lead designer for the BJCC expansion project.

BJCC hires Director of Real Estate to expand use of Medical Forum

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Friday, November 21, 2008 – The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex recently hired Andrea Faush as Director of Real Estate. Faush’s primary focus will be leasing office space in the BJCC Medical Forum, a 10-story office and meetings tower adjacent to the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.

SHERATON BIRMINGHAM LAUNCHES WATER CONSERVATION EFFORT

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., November 14, 2007 – Sheraton Birmingham Hotel will literally save thousands of gallons of water over the holiday season and into the New Year by simply taking tea off the table.