Student Concerts and other Large Events Policy
- All student groups requesting space (indoor or outdoor) for
entertainment purposes, guest speakers, or similar events, where
a contract is executed in the amount of $2000 or more, or where
the expected attendance is 600 or more, must secure in writing
approval for the use of this space from the Director of the
Campus Activities and Student Engagement office. This authorization must be
received before any commitment, contractual or otherwise, may be
made.
- The Department of Public Safety is responsible for the
security at concerts and other large events and is therefore the
lead agency in planning and supervising that security, Security
hired by concert organizers and student security volunteers are
responsible to the Department of Public Safety.
- University of Maine Public Safety will work with private
security vendors to manage the audience in front of stages. "Mosh
pits" are not allowed.
- Alcohol is not permitted at University student concerts or
other such events.
- Carry-ins, including backpacks, are not allowed at concerts
and other such outdoor events.
- Volume levels must be in compliance with municipal noise
ordinance requirements. Concert planners are reminded that the
stipulations of this ordinance change after 11:00 p.m. The
ordinance is available in its entirety from the Office of Campus
Activities.
- Attendance at events is restricted to individuals 18 years
of age or older, or college students with their institutional
state-issued I.D.
For more information contact the office of Campus Activities
and Events (581-1736).
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