{"id":134,"date":"2019-08-21T18:09:18","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T18:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avadawebsites.wpengine.com\/nightclub\/?page_id=134"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:13:47","slug":"resident-dj","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/?page_id=134","title":{"rendered":"The Venue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center bottom;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:15%;--awb-padding-bottom:9%;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/avada-nightclub-residentdj-hero-scaled.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">The Venue<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/raheemedit.jpg&#039;);--awb-inner-bg-position:center center;--awb-inner-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-zoomin\"><span class=\"fusion-column-anchor\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/raheemedit.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" aria-label=\"raheemedit\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%271500%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%201500%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%271500%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-right:60px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-padding-left:60px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-top:5px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;letter-spacing:0px;\">Overview<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span data-fusion-font=\"true\">Pier 6 Pavilion is Baltimore\u2019s iconic waterfront concert venue, offering unforgettable live entertainment experiences in the heart of the Inner Harbor. With its unique open-air design, scenic views, and convenient location, Pier 6 Pavilion stands out as the city\u2019s top destination for music lovers and event organizers alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The innovative and experienced collaboration of Baltimore based, and minority owned, The Finn Group, LLC and nationally recognized, Knitting Factory Entertainment welcome the opportunity to host you at the re-imagine Pier 6 Pavilion!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:50px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-margin-top-medium:40px;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography2-font-size);\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography2-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography2-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography2-font-style);margin:0;letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography2-letter-spacing);text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);font-size:1em;line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);\">Event Images<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"awb-gallery-wrapper awb-gallery-wrapper-1 button-span-no\" style=\"--more-btn-alignment:center;\"><div style=\"margin:-5px;--awb-bordersize:0px;--awb-columns-medium:100%;--awb-columns-small:100%;\" class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-3 fusion-columns-total-3 fusion-gallery-layout-grid fusion-gallery-1\"><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/491930384_1107443834755824_548132976395895887_n.jpg\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/491930384_1107443834755824_548132976395895887_n.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" alt=\"\" title=\"491930384_1107443834755824_548132976395895887_n\" aria-label=\"491930384_1107443834755824_548132976395895887_n\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/491930384_1107443834755824_548132976395895887_n-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/491930384_1107443834755824_548132976395895887_n-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/491930384_1107443834755824_548132976395895887_n-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/491930384_1107443834755824_548132976395895887_n-800x533.jpg 800w, 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title=\"489953045_1104068258426715_818228261302665291_n\" aria-label=\"489953045_1104068258426715_818228261302665291_n\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/489953045_1104068258426715_818228261302665291_n-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/489953045_1104068258426715_818228261302665291_n-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/489953045_1104068258426715_818228261302665291_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/489953045_1104068258426715_818228261302665291_n-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/489953045_1104068258426715_818228261302665291_n-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/489953045_1104068258426715_818228261302665291_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 784px) 397px, (min-width: 712px) 595px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:5px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mecupav2018.jpg\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mecupav2018.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"593\" alt=\"\" title=\"mecupav2018\" aria-label=\"mecupav2018\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mecupav2018-200x119.jpg 200w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mecupav2018-400x237.jpg 400w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mecupav2018-600x356.jpg 600w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mecupav2018-800x474.jpg 800w, https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mecupav2018.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 784px) 397px, (min-width: 712px) 595px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:6%;--awb-padding-bottom:12%;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.74) 0%,var(--awb-color8) 100%),url(https:\/\/piersixbaltimore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/avada-nightclub-home-hero-scaled.jpg);;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:15%;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-padding-left:15%;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h2 class=\"\" data-fontsize=\"48\" data-lineheight=\"57.6px\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Inter\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"700\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Venue Highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Prime waterfront location at Baltimore\u2019s Inner Harbor<\/li>\n<li>Flexible open-air and covered seating for up to 4,400 guests<\/li>\n<li>State-of-the-art sound and lighting systems<\/li>\n<li>Breathtaking skyline and harbor views<\/li>\n<li>Easy access to major transportation and parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-fontsize=\"48\" data-lineheight=\"57.6px\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Inter\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"700\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Event Opportunities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pier Six Pavilion hosts a diverse range of events, from major concert tours and festivals to private corporate gatherings and community celebrations. Its adaptable layout and professional event staff ensure seamless experiences for both large and intimate occasions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-fontsize=\"48\" data-lineheight=\"57.6px\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Inter\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"700\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Audience Engagement<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Attracts music fans from Baltimore, Maryland, and neighboring states<\/li>\n<li>Strong social media presence and digital marketing support<\/li>\n<li>Partnership opportunities with local businesses and sponsors<\/li>\n<li>Year-round programming to maximize visitor traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-fontsize=\"48\" data-lineheight=\"57.6px\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Inter\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"700\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Why Choose Pier Six Pavilion?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re planning a headline concert or a unique waterfront event, Pier Six Pavilion delivers an unmatched atmosphere and professional amenities. Our team is dedicated to helping you reach your audience and create lasting memories in Baltimore\u2019s most celebrated entertainment space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REIMAGINED VISION <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Finn Group and Knitting Factory Entertainment\u2019s <strong><u>\u201cREIMAGINED VISION\u201d<\/u><\/strong> for Pier Six is to amplify the momentum and renaissance of Downtown Baltimore and be a collaborator on The Downtown Rise Strategic Plan. With our connectivity to a diverse portfolio of artists, proven community economic impact, and deep understanding of the arts and culture scene in the region, our team will build, activate, and promote Pier Six as the <strong>Cultural Destination<\/strong> for the region.<\/p>\n<p>Our commitment to amplify Downtown Rise\u2019s mission of Economic and Community Development, Infrastructure Development, Arts, Culture and Entertainment, and Public Safety and Cleanliness- we align our programming, vendor selection, venue aesthetics and community engagement to this mission.<\/p>\n<p>Our team\u2019s thirty plus year record of success, concerts, arts, and culture will provide a profound economic impact in Baltimore. We are intentional and focused to ensure that disadvantage communities participate in this wealth creation and economic boom.<\/p>\n<p>Pier Six is the place for family, friends, young and old, to come together to listen to a diverse portfolio of artists, share memories, dreams, and pride. Furthermore, these events and activations (large and small) will make Downtown Baltimore a destination for the region which will amplify our partnerships with restaurants, hotels, ride share experiences, casinos, museums, and local businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Pier Six will be the \u201c<strong><u>community\u2019s house\u201d <\/u><\/strong>for local promoters, charitable organizations, festivals, and other private rentals at competitive rates.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-fusion-font=\"true\">Plan Your Visit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are located at 731 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202 right in the heart of Baltimore&#8217;s Inner Harbor.<\/p>\n<p>Please note we have a Clear Bag Policy. Only clear, plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags will be allowed inside the venue (maximum size: 12&#8243;x6&#8243;x12&#8243;). Small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand or smaller do not need to be clear (maximum size: 4.5&#8243;x6.5&#8243;).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pier Six Pavilion does not oversee or operate any parking at the venue. Nearby parking can be found at Harbor Park Garage, 55 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Permitted items<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Personal lawn chairs, blankets, and non-professional cameras.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Non-permitted items<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outside food &amp; drinks, flags, empty or sealed plastic water bottles, and large signs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Box Office hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our box office is only open on show days and typically opens 1 hour prior to gates opening for that evening&#8217;s event. To contact our box office email <a href=\"mailto:boxoffice@knittingfactory.com\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">boxoffice@piersixbaltimore.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guests with additional accommodation needs are welcome to reach out to make us aware of the show and date that assistance will be needed. Pier Six Pavilion offers sign language interpretation upon request. Requests for interpreters must be received at least two weeks before the event date.<\/p>\n<p>Please make your request by email to boxoffice@knittingfactory.com. Interpretation requests are subject to the availability of an interpreter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pier Six Passport<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy all the concerts, activation, perks, and access with your <strong>Pier Six Passport! <\/strong>Annual passport members enjoy special show pricing, before public on-sale opportunities, special parking rates, free access to designated events, special pricing at partner restaurants, casinos, hotels, and cultural attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Each annual Pier 6 Passport membership supports Baltimore City Youthworks Employment Development for Baltimore youth (14-18).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 48; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"48\" data-lineheight=\"57.6px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong data-fusion-font=\"true\">LaRian Finney and The Finn Group, LLC<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LaRian Finney has been a top tier marketing, branding, event producer, and strategic consultant for the past thirty-four years with Eastman Kodak, National Basketball Association\u2019s Washington Wizards, Johnson &amp; Johnson, Visionary Marketing Group, Legends Access, and <strong>The Finn Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Finney and his team have spearheaded successful campaigns for the 1996 Olympics, the NAACP National Conventions (2000-2016), the National Urban League Convention (2004-2011, 2016, 2017), General Motors, African American Heritage Festival (2000-2010), State of Maryland, Aerotek, U.S. Cellular, Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated National Convention (2009-Current), Legends Access\u2019 Super Bowl Event honoring Ray Lewis and the NFL Top 100 (2019 and 2020), Afro Preak at The Preakness Stakes, The Baltimore MET Gala, Black Metropolis with Darin Atwater, The Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, The Justice Thurgood Marshall Lecture with Eric H. Holder, Jr., The 67<sup>th<\/sup> Monterey Jazz Festival, and Carmelo Anthony\u2019s \u201cHouse of Melo\u201d Exhibit at the Enoch Pratt Library.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Finney launched the Finn Group in 2012 after 11 successful years leading Visionary Marketing Group as Founder and CEO. Mr. Finney and his team have developed and pioneered ground- breaking events such as Jazzy Summer Nights (30,000 attendees), African American Business Forum, African American Heritage Festival (200,000+ attendees), The two-million-dollar ESPN televised Basketball Tournament (TBT), Afro Preak at The Preakness Stakes (147,148, 149, 150), and The Baltimore MET GALA. The Finn Group is recognized as one of the true marketing, branding, and community impact visionaries.<\/p>\n<p>In 2018, Mr. Finney partnered with NFL Legend and Hall of Famer, Ray Lewis, to form <strong>Legends Access<\/strong>. Legends Access is a best-in-class sports marketing, media, and business development firm. Legends Access specializes in connecting legends (sports and entertainment) with iconic corporate brands to make a lasting positive difference in designated communities.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, <strong>The Finn Group and MOI<\/strong> partnered to provide \u201cbest in class\u201d furniture, fixture and equipment solutions across multiple verticals. The partnership creates intelligent spaces where people want to live, work, and stay. The TFG\/MOI team specializes in Design and Space Planning, Project Management, Delivery and Installation, and Asset Management.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>THE FINN GROUP\u2019S EXPERTISE\/MARKET POSITION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Finney and The Finn Group are recognized leaders in marketing, branding, strategy, and event management with an intentional focus on connecting corporate social responsibility with cultural relevance in urban communities. Our team has positioned and repositioned growing, middle-market and Fortune 500 organizations and businesses through strategic events, marketing and branding, and community activation. Our philosophy is that effective business creates ideas that have immediate and sustainable impact on our clients and partners.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>AREAS OF EXPERTISE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Execution (Marketing and Business Development)<\/li>\n<li>Corporate and Community Integration <strong>(Social and Culture Impact)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Event Production &amp; Execution<\/li>\n<li>Creative and Brand Development and Messaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 48; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"48\" data-lineheight=\"57.6px\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong data-fusion-font=\"true\">Knitting Factory Entertainment<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>About the Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since its inception in 1987, Knitting Factory Entertainment (\u201cKFE\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) has grown from a single New York City venue into a comprehensive leader in the music and entertainment business. Today, the Company\u2019s operations include venue ownership and management, festivals and events, touring, artist management, recorded music production and distribution, and other initiatives around the Knitting Factory Entertainment brand and audience. Spanning across the U.S. with offices and venues in New York, Spokane, Boise, and Los Angeles, KFE is active across the United States in all markets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsorships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Knitting Factory Entertainment readily embraces sponsorship opportunities that mutually benefit your brand as well as ours. We\u2019ve partnered with entities that vary from Fortune 500 companies to small family-run businesses. If it meets the standard of taste, hipness and quality associated with the Knitting Factory Entertainment, we\u2019re more than interested in sharing the wealth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you in over your head? Given our 25 years in the entertainment business, we\u2019ve seen just about everything one can experience. Knitting Factory Entertainment has righted more than one ship, put out a couple of fires, and pulled the flooded safely onto higher ground. Let our established team of industry experts help you get your business on the right track, whether by offering behind the scenes consultation or by entering a partnership via our licensing\/franchising opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brand Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Got something cool that would look even cooler with our logo on it? We pride ourselves on being hip across multiple demographics. We\u2019ve long been associated with rock \u2018n roll, hip hop, dance culture, heavy metal, R&amp;B, and even experimental jazz. That said, our logo can be just as easily found on a KF Brooklyn t-shirt worn by a forty-something exec reposing at at a sidewalk caf\u00e9 as it is on the KF skateboard deck under the 16-year-old racing by.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Licensing and Franchising<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Knitting Factory Entertainment is the first entertainment-based licensing group to offer every aspect of a fully integrated brand, from venue and restaurant licensing and support, to touring, talent management and merchandising. The ability to secure support from seasoned and skilled upper-level management gives the local owner all the necessary tools needed to succeed. Owning a Knitting Factory branded and licensed pub or venue gives local operators a considerable edge over their competitors. 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