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WGUR will kick off festivities at the 2011 Georgia College & State University Homecoming concert
Milledgeville, Ga. (Feb. 1, 2011) – WGUR 88.9 FM The Edge will host a preshow for the 2011 GCSU Homecoming concert at the Centennial Center on Feb. 17, 2011.
The preshow will last from 8-8:30 p.m., followed by the concert featuring B.o.B, Stokeswood, and Playboy Tre until 11 p.m.
The preshow will be hosted by M.C. Bryan Smith, a member of the WGUR executive staff. Prizes and WGUR promotional materials will be given away. Student Government Association will also have swag to give away during this time.
“Students can expect an exciting preshow complete with music, courtesy of WGUR, and even t-shirt guns,” Melissa Brown of WGUR said.
Attendees may begin tailgating in the Centennial Center parking lot at 5 p.m.
Ticket sales will begin Feb. 14 in the DEN at the Student Activities Center. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at the Centennial Center box office. Tickets are free for GCSU students with a valid Bobcat card. All other college students are $10 with their college identification. Admission for the general public is $20. All ticket sales are cash only. GCSU alumni will receive free admission upon registering for tickets at homecoming.gcsu.edu.
Shuttles will be available before and after the concert. They will run from West Campus to the Centennial Center, and will make stops at the Irwin Street parking lot.
According to Ben Eliot, General Manager for WGUR, the station and its staff is very excited to be involved with this year’s homecoming activities. Footage from their involvement with MUTEMATH at last year’s homecoming is available online at www.gcsuradio.com.
