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Parks California and StageIt Announce Virtual Concert in Support of Building More Inclusive State Parks

  • Featured artists include David Wilcox, Khafre Jay, O-Town, and more to be confirmed 
  • Proceeds to support initiatives and programs that make California State Parks welcoming and accessible
  • Pay-what-you-can tickets available for purchase now for the June 10 concert 

WHAT: 

Parks California joins forces with StageIt to host a virtual benefit concert featuring performances from artists like David Wilcox, Khafre Jay, O-Town, Ozomatli, and more, to rally support for programs and initiatives that make California State Parks more accessible, available and meaningful for everyone. Namely, proceeds will benefit Park’s California’s Parks for Everyone campaign that builds opportunities for all people to make lasting connections with nature by advancing outdoor equity, career opportunities, youth field trips and more. Learn more about Parks for Everyone and these initiatives here

This event is also supported by REI Co-op, the specialty outdoor retailer with 29 locations in California, and iHeartRadio. REI will offer a special California-inspired product collection featuring products from Wild Tribute, Parks Project, Klean Kanteen, Kuju Coffee and JoJe Bar that will benefit Parks for Everyone. This collection will be available in all REI California stores and online in early June. iHeart Radio will promote the event in markets throughout California. 

The virtual concert is scheduled for June 10 at 6 p.m. PDT. Guests can attend by purchasing a pay-what-you-can ticket, with a suggested purchase price of $15. Additionally, there will be several interactive ways for concertgoers to engage with the event – group chat, tipping and donation opportunities, and some special prizes. Top supporters will be eligible to receive the following prizes from Parks California: 

  • 500 notes ($50): A Parks California pin and sticker 
  • 1000 notes ($100): All of the above plus a steel bottle opener 
  • 2500 notes ($250): All of the above plus a Redwood Medicinals e-book 
  • 5000 notes ($500): All of the above plus a wool beanie 
  • 10,000 notes ($1,000): All of the above plus a founder’s patch

To be eligible for any rewards, guests must complete the top supporter information.

WHY: 

Parks California believes being outside is fundamental to overall health and wellbeing. By supporting Parks for Everyone, Parks California can build opportunities that give all people the chance to reap the benefits of connecting with the outdoors and in particular, California State Parks.

JOIN: 

  • Parks for Everyone
  • When: June 10 at 6 p.m. PST 
  • Register: Concert Page 

WHO: 

  • Concert Organizers: StageIt, Parks California, iHeartRadio 
  • Featured Artists: Khafre Jay, Marlon Richardson, David Wilcox, O-Town, Josie Dunne, Ozomatli, Laith Al-Saadi, and more to be confirmed 
  • Gold-level sponsors:

QUOTES: 

Kindley Walsh Lawlor, President and CEO, Parks California

“Positive interaction with nature can build meaningful connections that last a lifetime. I deeply believe in keeping connections to nature alive, and this Parks for Everyone benefit concert will help us provide more opportunities for all to build their own personal relationship with nature. It is exciting to work with StageIt and a lineup of generous artists once again, as we work in partnership with California State Parks to ensure that parks are for everyone!”

Quote from StageIt

Stephen White, CEO, StageIt

“The two things that make me happiest in life are music and the great outdoors. We couldn’t be happier to be helping Parks California with this initiative, and we hope the community will come to support making parks more accessible to all.  Parks California continues to do amazing work to make California public spaces amazing and we are happy to help with that mission.”

About Parks California 

Parks California is a statewide nonprofit working to ensure state, regional, and local parks thrive. As statutory partner to California State Parks, Parks California has a simple mission – to help strengthen parks and inspire all to experience these extraordinary places. From redwood groves and desert springs to urban parks and lighthouses, the organization works with partners to steward these natural wonders and make California’s parks more welcoming, accessible and relevant to all visitors. For more information, please visit parkscalifornia.org.

About StageIt™

StageIt is the premier ticketed live-streaming platform and community. Founded in 2009 for artists, by artists, StageIt is on a mission to enable live intimate experiences, providing a stage for every creator and a front row seat for every fan. As an early industry leader StageIt offers a platform for artists to perform live, interact with fans and monetize shows, while creating unique experiences for fans that are never archived. To learn more visit stageit.com or follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Media Contacts

Hector Zermeño

Mixte Communications for Parks California

hector@gomixte.com

619-732-0789 x 432

StageIt Artists Relations
artistrelations@stageit.com