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Irvine Community Torn Over Proposed New Outdoor Amphitheater

Residents on both sides of the argument voiced their opinions about what could be the OC's new top music venue at a recent public forum.

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February 16, 2023

An Orange County community is torn over a proposed new outdoor amphitheater, which could potentially bring a brand new venue the area.

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A three-hour long public forum was held at Irvine's City Council meeting on Tuesday, with residents on both sides of the argument voicing their opinions about what could be the OC's new top music venue.

Prior to 2016, Irvine was a hotspot for major concerts, with some of music's biggest names, including the likes of KISS, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Gwen Stefani with No Doubt, gracing the stage of the Irvine Meadows Amphitheater. However, the venue was torn down that year, bringing an abrupt stop to the music.

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