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Empire Records Seeks Approval for Rooftop Venue at One Montgomery, Readies Free Anniversary Concert

A planning application for the rooftop venue is under review with RSVPs open for the free Sept. 13 Civic Center Plaza concert headlined by Shaboozey, Fireboy DML and Red Leather

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Overview

  • Empire filed a planning application on August 4 to convert the rooftop of its newly acquired One Montgomery building into a private concert venue operated by Main Post.
  • The proposed venue would host artist showcases, public and private concerts and industry panels to foster community engagement in the Financial District.
  • RSVPs are open for the free Sept. 13 Civic Center Plaza concert produced with Another Planet Entertainment and San Francisco Recreation & Parks, headlined by Shaboozey, Fireboy DML and Red Leather.
  • Founder Ghazi Shami said the project aligns with Empire’s mission to support artists and create cultural destinations in its new headquarters.
  • Mayor Daniel Lurie praised the plans as part of wider efforts to revitalize downtown San Francisco and reduce high office vacancy rates.