Zac Brown Band Heads to Vegas Sphere with Epic Residency
Time for another Vegas takeover, but this time with a bit of twang. Zac Brown Band just confirmed a milestone residency at the newly minted Sphere in Las Vegas, marking the first time a country act will light up the venue’s massive LED shell. According to the announcement on November 2, 2023, fans can snag presale access through the band’s fan club starting December 5, with general tickets hitting Ticketmaster on December 8.
The Sphere sits adjacent to the Venetian and packs a capacity of 17,500, making it one of the most immersive concert spaces in town. As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the venue features wraparound visuals and spatial audio that turn shows into full-blown sensory adventures. For Zac Brown Band this is a fresh canvas—a chance to blend their Southern rock roots with next-level production that could redefine country live shows.
In a press release shared with the New York Post, Zac Brown expressed enthusiasm about breaking new ground in Vegas. The statement emphasized the group’s eagerness to leverage the Sphere’s cutting-edge technology and deliver an experience fans have never seen. No direct quotes were provided, but the band’s official site hints at custom visuals synced to hits like “Chicken Fried” and “Someone I Used to Know.”
Ticket prices will range from $75 to $200, depending on seat location, with VIP packages available for early buyers. Ticketmaster is handling all sales, and fans are advised to register for alerts now to avoid missing out. Fan club members get their first crack at tickets, followed by a public release that promises to sell out fast.
Production-wise, expect dynamic LED backdrops, laser lighting, and perhaps even more surprises inside the Sphere’s 160,000-square-foot interior. The band is reportedly collaborating with creative directors who’ve worked on blockbuster residencies, so staging could include raised platforms or 360-degree camera feeds projected across the dome.
Zac Brown Band rose to fame with chart-toppers like “Knee Deep” and “Toes,” and their versatility helped them cross over to pop and folk audiences. Their most recent album arrived in 2022, showcasing a blend of Americana and rock influences. Landing a headline spot at the Sphere underscores how the group continues to expand beyond traditional country circuits.
Industry insiders and fans took to social media immediately after the news broke, with some praising the bold move and others wondering how country tunes will jive with Sphere’s state-of-the-art bells and whistles. Regardless, this residency could set a precedent for more genre-blurring shows in Sin City.
Getting a country band of this caliber into one of Vegas’s flashiest venues speaks volumes about the Sphere’s ambition and the genre’s growing mainstream cachet. This run is slated to kick off March 15, 2024, and run through June 30, with potential added dates if demand spikes.
Anyway, that is the skinny. See you under the Sphere lights.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Ticketmaster
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