Jordan Center among top venues for ticket sales

The Bryce Jordan Center has been ranked ninth in the world in concert and event tickets sold among venues with 10,001 to 15,000 capacity for the first half of 2004, according to a mid-year business analysis report by Venues Today magazine. Venues Today, a national monthly publication for the touring and venue industry, recognized The Bryce Jordan Center for selling 94,327 tickets from Nov. 15, 2003, to May 15, 2004.

As the largest arena between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, The Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State University Park campus, also is one of the leaders in event and concert sales among University venues throughout the world.

Top-selling concerts and events during the time reported at The Bryce Jordan Center included Dave Matthews and Friends, Prince's Musicology Tour, Toby Keith, Barney's Colorful World, World Wrestling Entertainment, Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban, USHRA Thunder Nationals, Sarah Brightman and Train.

The top arenas for ticket sales (10,001-15,000 seats) as listed in the report are:

1. Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Mich.;
2. Save Mart Center, Fresno, Calif.;
3. John Labia Centre, London, Ontario;
4. Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville, Fla.;
5. Wembley Arena, London, England;
6. Mark Of The Quad Cities, Moline, Ill.;
7. Sydney Entertainment Center, Sydney, Australia;
8. Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, N.J.;
9. Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, Pa.; and
10. Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, N.H.