BOK CENTER WRAPS UP BUSIEST TWO WEEKS IN ARENA’S HISTORY
March 29, 2022 – The ASM Global-managed BOK Center just wrapped up its busiest two weeks in arena history. Between Thursday, March 16 and Saturday, March 26, BOK Center hosted 10 separate events in 13 days, which included 4 sold-out concerts. “Since re-opening, our ASM team aggressively engaged the industry to bring top talent back to […]
BOK CENTER’S FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE AT ERIC CHURCH CONCERT BENEFITS TULSA RESTAURANTS IN NEED
March 3, 2022 – After a devastating fire completely destroyed BurnCo and badly damaged Farm Bar nearly two weeks ago, Tulsans came together to help support these two local staples in the community. BOK Center and ASM Global Acts recognized the importance of philanthropic support and quickly developed a fundraising opportunity to take place during the Eric […]
BOK CENTER NOMINATED FOR ARENA OF THE YEAR BY ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC FOR 9TH TIME IN VENUE HISTORY
February 10, 2022 – The ASM-managed BOK Center was nominated for the ninth time in venue history by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) for Arena of the Year. BOK Center joins a notable group of nominees for Arena of the Year including Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, TN), Dickies Arena (Fort Worth, TX), Ford Center (Evansville, IN) […]
NEW GENERAL MANAGER ANNOUNCED FOR BOK CENTER AND COX BUSINESS CONVENTION CENTER
(Tulsa, Okla.) January 6, 2022 – ASM Global has named Bryan Crowe as Vice President and General Manager of BOK Center and Cox Business Convention Center. Crowe most recently served as Chief Executive Officer for the ASM Global-managed Destination El Paso for the past eight years. “We are very fortunate that we are able to add someone […]
BOK CENTER NOMINATED FOR ARNEA OF THE YEAR BY POLLSTAR FOR THE 9TH TIME IN BUILDING HISTORY
(Tulsa, Okla.) November 19, 2021 – Oklahoma’s marquee concert arena continues to generate national industry recognition as BOK Center has been nominated for Arena of the Year by Pollstar Magazine for the 9th time in building history.BOK Center joins a distinguished group of nominees for Arena of the Year including Dickies Arena (Fort Worth, TX), Bridgestone Arena […]
BOK CENTER NOMINATED FOR ARENA OF THE YEAR FOR 8TH TIME IN 11 YEARS
(Tulsa, Okla.) November 18, 2019 – Oklahoma’s BOK Center has been nominated for Arena of the Year by Pollstar Magazine for the 8th time in building history and Casey Sparks, general manager, has been nominated for Venue Executive of the Year. BOK Center joins a notable group of nominees for Arena of the Year including Barclays […]
BOK CENTER CONTINUES LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE WITH MORE INDUSTRY NOMINATIONS
(Tulsa, Okla.) September 3, 2019 – BOK Center continues to generate national industry recognition and maintain a legacy of excellence with more industry nominations. Recently, the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) announced that Casey Sparks, BOK Center general manager, was nominated for “Venue Executive of the Year” and Joe Giordano, BOK Center assistant general manager, was nominated for […]
BOK CENTER CLOSES OUT FISCAL YEAR AS ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOKS
(Tulsa, Okla.) August 19, 2019 – BOK Center has a reputation of breaking records and being considered one of the world’s busiest concert destinations. The venue recently ended their 2018-2019 fiscal year with their second busiest and most profitable year to date, falling short only to 2015 when BOK Center hosted Garth Brooks for seven sold-out performances. Over […]
JOE GIORDANO NAMED ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER OF BOK CENTER
(Tulsa, Okla.) March 29, 2019 – SMG has named Joe Giordano as Assistant General Manager of BOK Center. Giordano most recently served as Director of Booking for BOK Center since 2016. “Joe plays a crucial role in helping BOK Center maintain its track record of success on a national stage,” said Casey Sparks, BOK Center General […]
CASEY SPARKS NAMED GENERAL MANAGER OF BOK CENTER AND COX BUSINESS CENTER
(Tulsa, Okla.) March 4, 2019 – SMG has named Casey Sparks as General Manager of BOK Center and Cox Business Center. Sparks most recently served as the Assistant General Manager for BOK Center for five years. “As Assistant General Manager, Casey’s leadership and dedication have served our city well and I am excited to welcome her as […]