{"id":112705,"date":"2022-06-21T23:10:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T03:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=112705"},"modified":"2022-06-21T23:10:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T03:10:21","slug":"artsquest-announces-new-musikfest-platz-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=112705","title":{"rendered":"ARTSQUEST ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIKFEST PLATZ NAME"},"content":{"rendered":"

Out of 2,100 suggestions, ArtsQuest has chosen a name for new platz at Payrow Plaza<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 Musikfest is getting a new, but very familiar platz. ArtsQuest is pleased to announce that not only has a name been selected but also that long-time festival partner PNC Bank will be the title partner of this new venue at Payrow Plaza:\u00a0PNC Stadtplatz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Earlier this spring, ArtsQuest President & CEO Kassie Hilgert and Mayor J. William Reynolds announced on social media that after more than a decade Bethlehem\u2019s annual celebration, Musikfest, will once again return to the City\u2019s Payrow Plaza and put out the call for the community to assistance in naming the country\u2019s largest free music festival\u2019s newest platz. The call was heard and resulted in nearly 700 people submitting more than 2,100 name suggestions for the new location.<\/p>\n

Translating as \u201ccity place\u201d or \u201ctown square,\u201d Stadtplatz was the most popular name suggested by the public, with dozens of fans making the recommendation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been a Musikfest sponsor for nearly 20 years and a long-standing supporter of ArtsQuest,\u201d said Pete Danchak, PNC regional president for Northeast Pennsylvania. \u201cExtending our relationship further by supporting the Best Fest through the PNC Stadtplatz is a logical next step, and one that we\u2019re pleased to take as the community comes together. We\u2019re looking forward to seeing everyone at PNC Stadtplatz this summer!\u201d<\/p>\n

Located at Payrow Plaza, at 10 E. Church Street in between Bethlehem\u2019s City Hall and Public Library, PNC Stadtplatz will feature free performances every evening of the festival, from 5-10 p.m., by artists such as The Clarks (Pittsburgh, PA), We Banjo 3 (Galway, Ireland), and festival favorites Igor and Red Elvises.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are beyond thrilled to bring Musikfest back to Payrow Plaza,\u201d said Kassie\u00a0Hilgert ArtsQuest President & CEO. \u201cIt is always amazing to see the community lend a hand in building this festival every year, whether naming a new platz or volunteering. This festival really belongs to the community and the name couldn\u2019t be more fitting.\u201d<\/p>\n

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PNC Stadtplatz 2022 Lineup:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, 8\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n