Coney Island to permanently close at end of 2023, music venue to take its place WCPO 9 Cincinnati | Makemetechie.com Summary

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  • "Moehring said they hope host special events and music festivals at the entertainment complex.Martin said the new venue will "usher in the future of the music industry.".
  • “Our goal is elevate Cincinnati’s music scene and make it a must play area for all musicians out on tour," said MEMI Vice President of Marketing Rosemarie Moehring.The music venue is set to be a "first-of-its-kind" in the Greater Cincinnati area, MEMI said..
  • MEMI said live music contributes $10 billion to the US economy each year, and the larger music tourism ecosystem (tickets, lodging, transportation, etc.).
  • He also said he hopes the venue will both expand the music, arts and entertainment industry in the region as well as boost the local economy..
  • "We are proud to be leading the next step in the same way Riverbend changed the face of live music in our community 40 years ago when it opened," Martin said..
  • RELATED | From The Vault: Take nostalgic look at Coney Island ridesThe park was acquired by Music & Event Management Inc. (MEMI), which is a subsidiary of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO).MEMI is set to turn the amusement park into a "cutting-edge," $118 million music venue..
CINCINNATI After more than 125 years of business, Coney Island is shutting down. The amusement park announced Thursday that effective Dec. 31, 2023, Coney Island will be permanently ceasing operat [+3259 chars]

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