ASM-run Adventist Health Arena ‘robust’ shows

Article posted by Coliseum, November 8^th, 2023

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The nonprofit health system Adventist Health and the leading venue management company ASM Global announced plans for a new partnership that will rename the City of Stockton’s (California, US) 10,000-seat facility to the Adventist Health Arena. This agreement signals the dawn of a new level of entertainment offerings for years to come.

‘ASM Global’ stated that the above announcement comes as ASM Global continues to offer a full schedule of top-level events. Upcoming acts include Jiu Jitsu World League (a competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [BJJ] organization that ranks fighters through a series of tournaments), Gabriel Iglesias (American comedian and actor), the National Basketball Association (NBA) G league team Stockton Kings home opener on November 19^th, JAMZ, Disney On Ice (touring ice shows), Harlem Globetrotters (American exhibition basketball team), StocktonCon (a two-day pop culture celebration in Stockton), Bert Kreischer (American comedian), Los Tigres del Norte (band from San Jose, California), and so many more that will soon be announced.

Roseville (US)-based Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii (US), with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care agencies, hospice agencies, and joint-venture retirement centers in both rural and urban communities. Its compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: Living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. They are committed to staying true to their heritage by providing patient-centered quality care. Together, they are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual, and social healing to support community well-being.

Los Angeles (US)-based ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues.

As one of the largest Cities in California, Stockton boasts a large, diverse labor force, various educational institutions and training programs, a regional airport, deep-water inland port, intermodal railroad facility, and direct access to many Bay Area and West Coast markets. With the help of City services and our partner organizations, Stockton offers a number of resources and incentive programs that help businesses grow and succeed.

The Adventist Health Arena is an indoor arena in Stockton, California (US). It opened in December 2005 and seats a maximum of 12,000 fans. It is the home venue of the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League.

The Stockton Kings are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League based in Stockton, California, and are affiliated with the NBA team Sacramento Kings. The Kings play their home games at the Stockton Arena and compete in the G League’s Western Conference Pacific Division.

New York (US)-based the NBA G League, or simply the G League, is the official minor league organization of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league was known as the National Basketball Development League from 2001 to 2005, and the NBA Development League from 2005 until 2017.

New York (US)-based the National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams. It is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier professional basketball league in the world.

‘ASM Global’ further stated that past acts that have played in the Stockton Arena include Peso Pluma (Mexican musician and singer), Banda MS (Mexican band), Cody Johnson (American singer-songwriter and musical artiste), Journey (American rock band), Mount Westmore (American hip hop supergroup), Boyz II Men (American vocal group), Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Professional Bull Riding, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Stockton Kings, and Stockton Music Jam.

This is only the beginning. Major upgrades to the arena have already begun with a new 360-degree LED center-hung, ribbon boards and back-of-house enhancements. Other upgrades will include new LED sports lighting, club lighting, dressing room enhancements, and conference room upgrades, to name a few.

Remarked Jason Perry, General Manager for ASM Global Stockton, “This is more than simply changing the name of the arena, it’s about bringing together the private and public sector into something that is more than branding. This partnership will bring a new and creative way of thinking about events while welcoming the new community members to our events through our Community Benefit Program. We at ASM Global look forward to this new partnership with Adventist Health, a true pillar in our community that will continue to bring great pride to the City of Stockton and the Central Valley.”

Exulted Brooke McCollough, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial President, “We are excited and honored to partner with the City of Stockton and ASM Global in establishing the Adventist Health Arena as a major public event and entertainment venue in San Joaquin County and the Central Valley. Our organizational mission is to inspire health, wholeness and hope, all of which contribute to happy, fulfilling lives. We believe that this wonderful arena will provide numerous opportunities for the residents and visitors to experience joy in many different ways for years to come.”

Maintained Harry Black, City Manager of Stockton, California, “This is another milestone celebration for Stockton. We are excited to have Adventist Health as a partner as we continue to showcase all that Stockton has to offer. Kudos to ASM Global and our City of Stockton Economic Development Department for getting this over the finish line. This is in alignment with the City’s Economic Development Strategic Action Plan, and, with these investments, Stockton will become even more of a destination for sporting and entertainment events.”

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