Empire Music Celebrates 15 Years With Star-Studded Free Show At Civic Center In San Francisco

CBS Bay Area

September 12, 2025

Music label and distribution powerhouse Empire is marking its 15th anniversary with a free public concert at San Francisco's Civic Center, featuring performances from some of today's most talked-about artists, such as Shaboozey.

The event, dubbed Empire 15, is expected to have at least 20,000 attendees. But the gathering is more than just a celebration of the company's journey. It's a cultural statement, said Empire founder and CEO Ghazi Shami.

"I'm a big believer that access creates culture," Ghazi told CBS News at Empire's San Francisco headquarters. "I don't want to inhibit any cultural moments. I want everybody to experience what the company is about. I want everybody to experience what's beautiful about San Francisco. And I felt like there was no place better to do it than at Civic Center in front of City Hall."

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