Concerts are back and helping those in need

Published On: May 29th, 2020By Categories: Community Support2.1 min read

On June 7, Feeding San Diego will be the charity beneficiary of the Feed the Need Drive-in Concerts, the first concerts in California since the March shelter-in-place orders. The landmark event will take place at Petco Park in the Lexus Premier Parking Lot. The event will include sunset performances by Grammy-award winning Switchfoot and Hirie, and a separate Noontime show headlined by B-Side Players with SM Familia and Los Sleepwalkers. 

Tickets will be available today beginning at 5:00 PM at FeedTheNeedSanDiego.com.

Social distancing and protective precautions will ensure a safe and entertaining event.  Attendees will stay inside their vehicles during the performances, staff, and crew will be outfitted in PPE gear, and proper sanitation protocol will be implemented.

Both shows will feature full stage and sound production, and multiple video screens so all concert-goers can enjoy the performances while inside their car.

The concerts are produced by Local Media San Diego, San Diego Padres and Westward Entertainment, and have received approval from city officials to proceed as long as safety guidelines are met.

“Utilizing our ballpark and its surrounding areas as a way to help combat hunger in our community during these challenging times is something we are honored to do,” said Erik Greupner, President of Business Operations for the Padres. “By hosting this concert and other drive-in events, we hope to give San Diegans a unique entertainment experience in the safe and comfortable confines of their own vehicle while raising funds for a great organization in Feeding San Diego.”

“Feeding San Diego is honored to be the charity beneficiary of Feed the Need Drive-in Concerts,” said Vince Hall, CEO of Feeding San Diego. “Not only will these events help provide a significant number of meals for people facing hunger across San Diego County, they represent hope, resilience and unity in the wake of COVID-19.”

“This concert will be a relief for many San Diegans who desperately need it,” said Mike Kociela, founder of Westward Entertainment and long-time event producer.  “A paying job for working crew, live entertainment for thirsty fans, and funds for a charity hard at work serving our community. I am thrilled to be a part of it! I’m grateful to the City of San Diego for giving us this opportunity, the San Diego Padres for their cooperation and many services, all the bands for volunteering their time, and the radio stations at Local Media San Diego for spreading the word and using their influence.”