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2023 Welcome Back Concert presented by UAB Student Affairs

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The Basics

When: Saturday, August 26 | 6 – 10 p.m. (gates open at 4:30 p.m.)

Where: UAB Campus Green

MAKE SURE TO KEEP UP WITH YOUR TICKETS!
THERE ARE NO REPRINTS OF THE TICKETS

General information

  • Every concert attendee (current UAB students, faculty, and staff) needs a ticket.
  • The Welcome Back Concert is an outdoor event. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled to a later date. Concert attendees will be notified, via email no later than 48 hours prior to the event date.
  • Lost or misplaced tickets will not be replaced.
  • Re-entry is not allowed.

Parking

  • Parking will be as normal.

Concert Entrance

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  • The Welcome Back Concert will take place on the UAB Campus Green. The entrance gate is located on 10th Ave. South (refer to graphic above).
  • The gates open at 4:30 p.m.
  • The Welcome Back Concert will enforce a clear-bag policy. Bags must be clear plastic and no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches or a small clutch bag that is smaller than 5 inches by 7 inches (see examples below).

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What type of tickets are available?

    General Admission tickets are available (for UAB students, faculty and staff with a valid One Card).

  • What should I bring to the concert?

    Here are some items you may want to pack:

    • Liquid sunscreen, in non-aerosol containers of 3 oz. or less.
    • Bug repellent, in non-aerosol container of 3 oz. or less.
    • Small clear bag, wallet or purse.

  • What items are prohibited?

    The following items are prohibited:

    • Outside food
    • Artificial noise makers
    • Weapons of any kind
    • Video cameras and cameras with lenses over 4”
    • Selfie sticks or monopoles
    • Pets
    • Umbrellas
    • Hoverboards
    • Remote controlled drones or devices
    • Tobacco products of any kind
    • Cigarettes or E-Cigarettes
    • Illegal drugs
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Flags and banners
    • Any other item deemed dangerous or inappropriate by staff

  • I need to make copies of something. How/where can I do that?

    The Sterne Library has copying facilities, plus there are numerous ePrint devices located around campus for cloud-based printing (see uab.edu/eprint for locations). You can use your Blazer Bucks to pay for copies.

Entry Conditions for Guests

The following conditions are for guests entering the venue:

  • All guests and their belongings will be searched. Attendees will go through the following security measures:
    • Bag check
  • Any prohibited item that is surrendered to security at search points will not be returned.
  • Allowed and prohibited lists are subject to change.
  • No unauthorized / unlicensed vendors allowed in or around the venue.
  • Security personnel at the entrances reserve the right to make the final decision on allowed and non-allowed items.

Lost and Found

We hope you don’t lose anything during the Welcome Back Concert, but if you do, stop by the main entrance to inquire about your lost item. Be sure to include the type, brand, color, and any additional info you can provide to identify them.

Info, medical and first aid station

UAB makes every effort to create a safe environment at the Welcome Back Concert. To ensure this, security and medical staff will work throughout the event. If you’re experiencing any problems whatsoever, locate a concert staff member, security guard, or police officer. If you need medical assistance, seek out the on-site medical services, or look for a police officer or UAB staff member.