The Campus Concert Bill, which was proposed last week, was passed unanimously at Wednesday’s Student Government meeting. 

Details on the artists and performance dates will be announced “ASAP,” according to President Martin Hursh.

“The funds for this will ultimately come from the student activity fee,” Finance Director Evan Martinez said. “This is putting the money to work, and it is going to affect a lot of students on campus.”

The finance committee emphasized that this is a worthwhile investment, noting the purpose of the student activity fee.

“Because it does not accrue any interest, the real value of that money is decreasing every year,” Hursh said. “Being able to use that money and work for students is a big part of why we are doing this.”

The bill provides $3,000 “free and/or discounted” tickets for students, with the possibility of increasing that number in the future.

“The number we have is very purposeful and intentional,” Hursh said.

The first concert is planned to take place at Hilton Coliseum, with the potential for larger venues in the future. The upcoming CyTown project is set to feature a large outdoor seating area “specifically targeted for events like this,” according to Hursh.

Profits from general admission ticket sales will be split, with half returning to Student Government.

Additional Points

$3,906 was funded to the Student Wellness’ Free Haircut Event. The funds will go towards paying hair professionals. 

Additionally, the Senate agreed to fund $504.97 to assist the Cricket Club in paying for their competition and travel to Houston, Texas.

The Letters of Love Club received $1,025 to support a fundraising event scheduled to take place on May 1.

Srishti Nandal, a sophomore in data science, was confirmed as IDEA director, part of the inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility committee.

New funding proposals will be discussed at a later time.