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WPGB | BIG 104.7

Green Solo Cup

March
Approx Attendees: 400
Jergel’s Rhythm and Grille helps BIG celebrate St. Patrick’s day with our listeners. A night of music! The past artist for the event was Granger Smith.

Jamboree in the Hills

July
Approx Attendees: 600
Jamboree in the Hills is July 13-16, 2017. This event is 4 days of live music and camping. Previous artists consist of Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Maddie & Tae, Kid Rock and many more!

BIG Birthday Bash

September
Approx Attendees: 600
BIG 104.7 is a new station, launched in August 2014 and wants to celebrate its birthday every year with two nights of music at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille! This year Frankie Ballard and Michael Ray headlined each night. Previous artists include The Cadillac Three, Parmalee and LoCash.

BOO Bash

October
Approx Attendees: 600
BIG 104.7 is teaming up with Jergel’s Rhythm Grille to host the biggest Country Halloween Party. Listeners will have the opportunity to enjoy live performances. This years performer is Joe Nichols. Previous artists consist of Christian Beck and Chase Bryant. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best Halloween costumes!

BIG Christmas Show

December
Approx Attendees: 600
BIG Country Holiday Bash gives listeners the opportunity to see artists perform, such as Canaan Smith and Christian Beck at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. BIG 104.7 will encourage listeners to take part in the Band Together for Kids ,which is a fundraising campaign that will engage the entire CMN Hospital system to raise funds and awareness for local children’s hospitals, including our very own Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Listeners will Band Together by pledging $5 per month / $60 annually to their cause!

WDVE | 102.5 DVE Rocks

DVE Comedy Fest

June
Approx Attendees: 1,200
WDVE presents a night of laughs at the Byham Theater with host Randy Baumann and nationally acclaimed comics. The 2016 lineup included Chris D’elia, Roy Wood Jr., Bret Ernst, Jimmy Shubert and Bill Crawford.

South Side Summer Open

June
Approx Attendees: 600
“Balls out on Carson” The 11th year of an indoor mini golf tournament at various bars and businesses in the South Side of Pittsburgh. The proceeds benefit CLASS (community living and support services.) An after party is held at Diesel.

DVE Rocks For Children’s Radiothon

September
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh UMPC and WDVE team up together for their annual Radiothon. This will be the 10th year! Through sponsorship and generous listener donations, Radiothon raises vital funds which allow Children’s Hospital to provide the highest quality, individualized care to each of the kids when they need it most. Over this 3 day period WDVE broadcasts live from Children’s Hospital to reach out to its listening audience with interviews of children, parents, doctors and special guests. Last year, $653,024 was raised! WDVE is proud to announce that we were awarded Children’s Miracle Network Hospital’s 2015 English Radio Station of the Year!

DVE Christmas Show

December
Approx Attendees: 500
Randy Baumann and the ‘DVE morning show hold a live broadcast taping of their free annual Christmas show at Diesel. Many bands perform throughout the night. Past performances from Donnie Iris, Joe Grushecky, Scott Blasey (from The Clarks), Wreckloose, Paul Luc, Hawkeyes, Commonheart, Meeting of Important People (Josh Verbanits), Bastard Bearded Irishmen, Gene The Werewolf and Nox Boys!

WKST | 96.1 KISS

KISS Freak Show Seven Springs Takeover

January
The two weeks prior to this event, the 96.1 KISS Freak Show, Mikey and Bob give away passes to listeners to give them the chance to go snow tubing with them at 7 Springs. The Freak Show spend the day on the slopes with listeners and then party the night away at the Foggy Goggle.

Girls World Expo

March
The Girls World Expo is a unique marketing opportunity that gives you face-to-face engagement with local teen and ‘tween girls and their parents in the context of an event that builds self-esteem, confidence and capability among this important next generation of young women. Girls World will be held at Sheraton Station Square on March 25th, 2018.

ROCKED – A Wedding Event

April
A wedding wonderland featuring Pittsburgh’s best wedding-service providers that connect with KISS listeners and Pittsburgh Magazine readers, happy couples—and their bridal posse—will be in search of their perfect venue, attire, DJ, caterer, invitations, flower arrangements, photographer, and all the touches they need to rock their wedding. The evening will be filled with Pittsburgh’s best bridal vendors, by poppin’ bottles for a night of stunning vignettes, fabulous fashions, inspiring installations, bubbly for days, giveaways galore, glitz, glam and style.

PRIDE

June
Pittsburgh Pride is the largest community festival that celebrates the diversity of the region specifically for the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community and its allies. It is a 10 day event that takes place in venues all over Pittsburgh and on Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. It is the largest LGBT event in Pennsylvania and the 4th largest special event in the City of Pittsburgh with over 130,000 attendees.

Children’s Hospital Walk

June
Approx Attendees: 2,000
The walk is at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park. Vendors, interactive games and exhibits enhance the event for a great day of fun and giving for all families.

Savor Pittsburgh

August
Approx Attendees: 5,000
Savor Pittsburgh is a fundraising event filled with appealing appetizers, exciting entrees, delightful desserts, and copious cocktails. A sprawling outdoor landscape with a special indoor VIP area will be created at Stage AE on the North Shore for an elegant evening of culinary delights, cocktails, and dancing in support of Magee’s fight to end premature births.

Nightmare on Hellsworth

October
Approx Attendees: 3,500
NIGHTMARE ON HELLSWORTH is Pittsburgh’s largest free outdoor Halloween party! Now in its 3rd year, the event will take place on Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside. Presented by 96.1 KISS-FM and produced by the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh (a non-profit organization and producers of Pittsburgh Pride). This years performer is Zara Larrson, nominated as one of MTV’s Best New Artist for 2016.

KISS Halloween Party

October
Approx Attendees: 3,000
96.1 KISS hosts their annual Halloween Party at Stage AE on the North Shore. DJ Scottro brings down the house, as well as a musical performance. Previous Halloween parties have included Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, Karmin, Outasight, MC Hammer, Meghan Trainor, Silento, Tori Kelly, Icona Pop and Daya.

ZOOBOO

October
Approx Attendees: 9,000
Kids have the opportunity to venture through the Pittsburgh Zoo collecting candy, enjoying the animals and participating in other activities along the way. They can make a deliciously sweet treat or get spooked at the haunted house! There is also a frightfully fun Halloween parade and costume contest at Water’s Edge. All activities are included with general admission.

Stuff-A-Bus

December
Approx Attendees: 2,000
Mikey and Big Bob live in an RV for an entire week in the Robinson Town Center parking lot as 96.1 KISS hosts a toy drive to benefit the Marine’s Toys for Tots. Listeners bring out toys to the location and fill school buses throughout the week. In 2015, over 55 buses were filled with toys that were all distributed locally within Western Pennsylvania.

WWSW | 94.5 3WS

Caribbean Beach Broadcast

February
Approx Attendees: On Air
Caribbean Beach Broadcast.

Winter Warmup

January
Approx Attendees: On Air
January 3rd and 4th – A two-day fun and interactive fundraising event of Pittsburghers helping Pittsburghers. At the coldest time of the year, 3WS listeners request songs – ANY Songs – in turn for a donation to Dollar Energy Fund. These donations immediately help local families keep their heat on in their home. Special incentives and prizes will be awarded.

Race for the Cure

May
Approx Attendees: 15,000
Each Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 8,2016) the Greater Pittsburgh community comes together to RACE FOR THE CURE®, a combination of walks/runs in various lengths (5K and one mile) taking place in Schenley Park. The entry fees cover the entire cost of the event. Your contributions will fund the Mammogram Voucher Program (MVP), providing mammograms and follow-up diagnostic services to medically uninsured and under-insured women in 30 counties in Western Pennsylvania.

Sports Challenge

May-September
Approx Attendees: 100+ per event
3WS spends the summer attending different community events with the Sports Challenge, an inflatable interactive sports game. This 20’ x 12’ inflatable has the capability of having interactive baseball, soccer, hockey and football. Local community groups have the opportunity to request that 3WS show up at their community event.

Savor Pittsburgh

August
Approx Attendees: 5,000
Savor Pittsburgh is a fundraising event filled with appealing appetizers, exciting entrees, delightful desserts, and copious cocktails. A sprawling outdoor landscape with a special indoor VIP area will be created at Stage AE on the North Shore for an elegant evening of culinary delights, cocktails, and dancing in support of Magee’s fight to end premature births.

Holiday

December
Approx Attendees: On Air
Holiday Music – 24 Hours of Holiday Music kicking off on November 16th, 2018
Holiday Office Party – Station shows up at your office with lunch and special holiday treats and gifts.
Stocking Stuffer – Listeners have chance to win prize package value at $250.
Holiday Skate – Schenley Ice Rink. On site opportunities.

WXDX | 105.9, The X

Pens Viewing Party

October-February
Approx Attendees: 100
Mark Madden and fans watch the Pittsburgh Penguins away games together at Buford’s Kitchen in Downtown. Mark Madden also holds a Q&A during intermissions for the guests to ask him questions.

Great Sports Debate

February
Approx Attendees: 1,000
Live at Diesel in the South Side, Mark Madden, David Todd, Stan Savran & Mike Prisuta have an uncensored sports debate where they talk sports in front of fans.

X Fest

July
Approx Attendees: 5,500
Stage AE and WXDX team up for a summer time event where nationally known bands perform outside. Previous artist consist of Weezer, Panic at the Disco, Andrew McMahon, SWMRS and many more.

Studio X Takeovers

Once per Month
Once a month, local bands take over Studio X after hours for an in-studio performance/party. Listeners and fans of the band are invited for food/drink and music. The band’s set will be recorded and replayed on Edge of the X.