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First Avenue & 7th St Entry

The safety of our guests, artists, and staff is paramount. For that reason, First Avenue Productions will not contract security with off-duty Officers through the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).

We will instead work with local organizations who represent our community, and who will protect and affirm Black and Brown lives. The murder of George Floyd has made it abundantly clear that the presence of off-duty MPD officers at our events will not guarantee the safety of our patrons and does not support our community or our values as an organization.


First Avenue is one of the longest-running, independently-owned and operated clubs in the United States, as well as one of the most renowned.