Choctaw agrees to a flagship partnership in Austin, Texas
Durant, Okla. – Choctaw Resorts announces it’s a Founding Partner and the Official Resort of the Moody Center, a premier 15,000-seat entertainment venue in Austin, Texas.
The multi-year partnership will include dominant branding, with LED signage throughout the interior and exterior of the building, static signage in the lower bowl, and social and digital assets on Moody Center’s website and social channels.
Moody Center, which opened in 2022, has welcomed over 3.5 million fans and been home to more than 200+ sellout events. In 2024, the Moody Center received the Pollstar Arena of the Year award and Billboard’s Top Grossing Venue award. The Academy of Country Music (ACM) also awarded Moody Center the 2023 Arena of the Year award.
With four resort locations in southeast Oklahoma, Choctaw Resorts has long been a favorite entertainment destination in southeast Oklahoma and North Texas with an A-list entertainment line-up that includes up-and-coming artists, chart-toppers and music icons. The Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant, Okla., has received three ACM Theater of the Year awards.
“We are excited to strengthen our ties in the music community and Texas by partnering with another best-in-class entertainment destination,” said Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. “This partnership allows us to expand our presence in the Austin area and to build a stronger relationship with music lovers and concertgoers seeking A-list entertainment venues.”
“By aligning with Choctaw Resorts, we’re not only strengthening our regional ties but also expanding the ways we connect with concertgoers across Texas and beyond. This partnership brings together two premier entertainment brands committed to uniting people and delivering exceptional experiences for fans,” Jeff Nickler - President, Oak View Group Austin / General Manager, Moody Center.
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