BONUS EPISODE – Detouring once again to Tampa Bay, Dave and Paul talk with Kevin Preast, Vice President of Event Management for Amalie Arena, the current residency home to the Toronto Raptors. Kevin gives us the inside scoop of what it’s like becoming a temporary home for an NBA team during the pandemic, the fan experience of welcoming the team to their city, as well as insight into balancing these events with their standard NHL tenant, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Additionally, learn all about Amalie Arena beginning to host socially distanced events, including 8,000 fans across two comedy shows, and what it's like being one of the first arenas to dive into this new normal of creating live experiences for fans.
Kevin Priest: LinkedIn | Email
Amalie Arena: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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