LSU Creates Plan To Allow Visiting Marching Bands To Play At Halftime

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The plan involves re-configuring seating areas in the South End Zone so that visiting bands may take a more direct route to the field, reducing the congestion and safety hazards created by previous field entry methods.

In addition, when visiting bands are scheduled to perform, the LSU Band will perform prior to the visiting band, allowing ample time for the visiting band to exit its seats and enter the field in a precise manner.

“There are serious safety issues to consider in adopting the proper plan for on-field performances by visiting bands,” said LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva. “When both our band and the visiting band are scheduled to perform, there’s the possibility of having over 600 additional people converging onto already crowded sidelines while the game is in progress. There are legitimate safety concerns that can affect our student-athletes, so we have developed a plan to insure a more secure environment for everyone.”

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