"Live music concerts at a venue like PayPal Park support hundreds of jobs in the facility operation (and) in the concert operation, directly. In addition, there is economic support in the community, as concert fans will go to restaurants and bars before and after shows, as well as visitors who are from a greater distance (and) will fill hotel rooms before or after going to a show."
"The Earthquakes' decision to amend the stadium's permits comes as Silicon Valley will host several marquee events next year, including Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup matches at nearby Levi's Stadium and NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament games at the SAP Center. Because of the attention the events attract and the potential cash windfall, city officials also have placed greater emphasis on planning events around the games to ensure that both residents and tourists have an enjoyable experience."
San Jose approved a proposal to allow up to 15 concerts per year at PayPal Park, a 14.5-acre venue near San Jose Mineta International Airport. The concerts would be the first held there because initial permits prohibited live music, although the stadium was designed both for soccer and as an event venue. Concerts may run between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Live music events are expected to support hundreds of jobs in facility and concert operations and to boost spending at restaurants, bars and hotels. The decision aligns with 2026 regional marquee events and aims to attract additional large-scale events despite nearby residents' objections.
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