St. Louis-Based, Premier Productions to Serve as Executive Producer For Fair St. Louis, LIVE on the Levee and Major League Baseball’s All-Star Charity Concert

Premier Productions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative Producers Group, Inc., announces its recent appointment by Fair St. Louis, Celebrate St. Louis and Major League Baseball (MLB) to act as the Executive Producer of St. Louis' most highly anticipated events—Fair St. Louis, LIVE on the Levee and, new to St. Louis' summer event line-up, MLB's All-Star Charity Concert.

"We could not be more thrilled about the upcoming summer in St. Louis."  Said Keith Alper, CEO and Executive Producer of Premier Productions and Creative Producers Group.  "Although our diverse background allows us to produce events both locally and nationally, we especially enjoy being part of those based out of our own backyard—under the Gateway Arch on the St. Louis Riverfront."

As the events' executive producer, Premier Productions will oversee everything from the artists' performances, technical production and event infrastructure.  The Premier Productions' team also works closely with each of the events' planners, sponsors and partnering organizations to ensure each and every event is not only entertaining but memorable too—ensuring concert-goers continue to return to the St. Louis Riverfront for years to come.

"Each of these events," Alper continued, "is geared to promote free community entertainment and further enhance tourism in St. Louis.  With the 2009 addition of the MLB All-Star Charity Concert, we are hopeful that tourism revenues generated far exceed those of years past and further boost the St. Louis economy."

Premier Productions has been involved with the Fair St. Louis/Celebrate St. Louis committee for more than five years.  Since inception, Premier Productions has been instrumental in the creation and production of the, LIVE on the Levee event. 

Beginning Independence Day weekend, Fair St. Louis will kick-off the multi-week summer series of free outdoor concerts.  The series will carry on each weekend starting with the MLB's All-Star Charity Concert and continuing with LIVE on the Levee through August 1, 2009.  Collectively, the St. Louis summer events will host several big name acts, including Sheryl Crow, the Counting Crows, Sonic Youth and many others.

Event Headliners Include:

 
Fair St. Louis (St. Louis Riverfront)
Friday, July 3 8:00 p.m.  Counting Crows
Saturday, July 4     6:00 p.m.   Nat and Alex Wolff
  8:00 p.m. Train
MLB's All-Star Charity Concert (St. Louis Arch Grounds)
Saturday, July 11 8:00 p.m. Sheryl Crow
 
LIVE on the Levee (St. Louis Riverfront)
Friday, July 17 8:00 p.m.  Sonic Youth
Saturday, July 18 8:00 p.m.  Little Feat
     
Friday, July 24 8:00 p.m.  Angie Stone
Saturday, July 25 8:00 p.m.  Gretchen Wilson
     
Friday, July 31 8:00 p.m.  Guster
Saturday, August 1 8:00 p.m.  Lupe Fiasco

For a complete line-up of entertainment or additional information regarding Fair St. Louis or LIVE on the Levee, please visit www.celebratestlouis.org

To view a fun Flash video highlighting each of the events' headliners, please visit www.getcreative.com/multimedia/summer

About Premier Productions

Premier Productions, a CPG Company, offers complete access to the world's leading entertainment from speakers to performance artists.  With its integrated services, Premier has the capability to manage and produce every detail of a festival, meeting, show or celebration.

Premier's ability to engage audiences and achieve maximum results, is fast becoming a leader in making experiences that make your audience cheer. Whether for public, private or corporate meetings and events, Premier/CPG offers complete strategic solutions and turnkey execution.  www.getpremier.com

About Creative Producers Group

For more than twenty years, Creative Producers Group (CPG) has been helping the world's top companies articulate their vision, provide direction and getting people to act.

Evolving from being the number-one St. Louis event planner to a becoming a comprehensive marketing communications agency with worldwide capabilities, CPG distinguishes itself by understanding the unique business goals and communications challenges of each of its clients and offers a strategic perspective focused on results.

CPG success is demonstrated by its list of long-term clients—category leaders, Fortune 500 companies and global organizations.  Its passion is helping clients create ideas and experiences which sear their strategies into the brains of their most important audiences.  www.getcreative.com

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JaNeice Giesler at 314.367.2255 Ext. 4160 or jgiesler@getcreative.com