AMES, Iowa -- Student organizers of Iowa State University's annual Veishea celebration, set for April 7-13, have announced entertainment for this year's event and a new admittance policy for major concerts.
Musical headliners will perform on the former marching band practice field near Howe Hall and the College of Design on the west side of campus. Admission to that outdoor venue will be limited to ISU students, alumni, faculty and staff who purchase wristbands.
A total of 7,000 wristbands will be sold first come, first served. Wristbands are $5 each and will go on sale Sunday, April 6. Students, faculty and staff may each purchase one wristband with a valid ISU ID card. If any wristbands remain by Thursday, April 10, ISU students will have the option to purchase one additional wristband for a friend. Wristband prices will increase to $7 day(s) of show.
Wristbands will be valid for concerts on both Friday and Saturday nights of Veishea weekend, April 11-12.
ISU students can get more details about wristband sales, locations and times at www.veishea.iastate.edu.
Alumni may purchase wristbands through the ISU Alumni Association.
For more information, visit www.isualum.org/veishea or call 1-877-478-2586.
No one will be admitted to the band field without a wristband.
"Veishea is an event for the Cyclone family," said Dan Determan, Veishea 2008 entertainment co-chair. "We have specifically sought out bands that will appeal to our audience. Keeping the concert attendance to a manageable size will enhance enjoyment and safety for all participants."
Entertainers scheduled to perform at the band field are as follows:
Friday night:
- Battle of the Bands
- Eve 6 (Southern California alternative rock)
Saturday night:
- Mark Little (acoustic indie rock)
- Jamie O'Neal (country)
- Stanwood Charlie (Iowa native "ska-core" group)
- AnchondO (Latin/reggae/rock/ska)
- Bobby Valentino (R&B)
- Congress of A Crow (pop/rock/funk)
- Blessid Union of Souls (rock)
Alcohol is NOT allowed at any Veishea events. Additionally, anyone attempting to bring the following items inside the concert venue will be asked to leave:
- Alcohol
- Artificial noisemakers
- Backpacks, fanny packs and oversized purses
- Professional-grade cameras or video cameras
- Chairs
- Coolers
- Containers
- Pets
- Strollers
- Umbrellas
- Weapons
About Veishea
Veishea is an annual celebration held at Iowa State University each spring. As one of Iowa State's oldest traditions, Veishea serves to showcase and display the Iowa State community with a wide variety of educational and entertainment events for the ISU family. Veishea 2008 will be held April 7-13, 2008. For more information, visit www.veishea.iastate.edu.