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TempleLive, the entertainment company operating in various U.S. cities, has announced the end of operations in Cleveland. This decision has disrupted scheduled performances, with ticketholders receiving cancellation notices for popular shows, including a concert by the duo Sparks. Events are being relocated to other venues, raising questions about the future of local entertainment. Refunds are being processed as the company remains silent on the reason for the closure, leaving fans and artists uncertain about the impact on Cleveland’s vibrant entertainment scene.
Cleveland – TempleLive, the entertainment company operating venues in multiple U.S. cities, including Cleveland, has announced the cessation of its operations, leading to significant disruptions for upcoming performances. Affected ticketholders have begun to receive cancellation notices for a variety of shows, including a highly anticipated concert by the pop duo Sparks.
The announcement marks the likely end of performances at TempleLive for an indefinite period of time, with many events now postponed or relocated. Ticketholders for the Sparks concert, originally scheduled for September 15 at TempleLive Cleveland, have been informed that the event will now be held at the Cleveland Agora. Another scheduled performance by Waxahatchee, set for the following night, has also been moved to The Roxy at Mahall’s in Lakewood.
In addition to these relocations, it is expected that other venues, such as House of Blues and Globe Iron, will take over some shows that were initially planned for TempleLive Cleveland. Ticketmaster has already halted sales for several TempleLive events, although tickets are still available for some upcoming shows featuring acts like Apocalyptica and Cage the Elephant.
Industry sources indicate that more cancellations may follow, and all remaining shows could potentially be affected, leading to more refunds and the need for re-ticketing. The company has begun processing refunds for canceled shows, which will be returned at the original point of purchase for customers.
This closure follows the pattern observed in Peoria, Illinois, where TempleLive had canceled all future shows at the Scottish Rite Theater. While Robert Thomas, the vice president of programming for TempleLive, has acknowledged the cancellations, he did not elaborate on the reasons or time frame for the closure. This lack of communication has left ticketholders in uncertainty regarding the status of future shows at the venue.
TempleLive is known for its unique approach to entertainment by transforming historic Masonic buildings across the country into venues that blend old-world architecture with modern performance amenities. However, the recent developments in Cleveland have raised questions about the future of the brand and its venues.
The closure of TempleLive will likely have a significant impact on the local entertainment scene and may lead to long-term changes in how venues operate in the region. Cleveland has a vibrant music and performance culture, and the loss of TempleLive as a venue might affect both artists and fans alike.
As the situation continues to unfold, Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer are seeking further comments from TempleLive to clarify the current status and future plans of the company. Until then, ticketholders and local patrons are left navigating the changes and uncertainties regarding the entertainment landscape in Cleveland.
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- Cleveland.com: TempleLive Appears to Shutter Operations
- News 5 Cleveland: Devo is Coming to Cleveland
- Cleveland Scene: Indigo Girls at TempleLive
- Cleveland Magazine: Devo’s Farewell Tour
- News Herald: Elle King at TempleLive
- Wikipedia: Cleveland
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Cleveland
- Google Search: Music Venues in Cleveland
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