Jul 17, 2024 | Awards, Comedy, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News
Mohegan Sun has also been named to Tripadvisors’s Traveler’s Choice List & Mohegan Sun Arena once again wins “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music
Mohegan Sun, one of the largest and most exciting entertainment destinations in the US, is excited to announce a variety of 2024 awards including major recognitions in the 2024 CT Insider “Best of Connecticut Awards,” that include Best Music Venue, Best Fine Dining, and Best Casino Activity. Mohegan Sun Arena is also again recognized by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards for being the top Arena among all casino destinations. Additionally, Mohegan Sun has been named to Tripadvisor’s highly accredited Traveler’s Choice List for 2024, an honor that less than 10% of destinations worldwide receive.
CT Insider’s “Best of Connecticut Awards” is an annual contest that celebrates the top local business, attractions and services throughout the state. Kicking off in early January, the contest engages a wide audience through a simple voting process, allowing Connecticut locals to recognize their favorite attractions and businesses. Voters pick from over 900 businesses among a set eleven categories that includes highlights like Activities, Arts & Culture, At the Casino, Food & Drink, Travel, People & Media, and Shopping. For “Best Casino Performance Venue,” as well as “Best Music Venue – Large,” Mohegan Sun Arena took home the top spot. A #1 win also went to Bobby’s Burger Palace at Mohegan Sun for the category: “Best Casino Casual Dining.”
“Receiving these honors from this year’s “Best of Connecticut Awards,” by CT Insider, along with recognitions from the ACM and Trip Advisor, is a true testament to Mohegan Sun’s dedication to excellence,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “These awards aren’t possible without the vision and hard work of our team, who consistently deliver outstanding service and create memorable experiences throughout our casino, resort and entertainment destination.”
The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena is also thrilled to have received first place awards from CT Insider for both “Best Music Venue – Large” and “Best Casino Performance Venue.” Mohegan Sun Arena has also taken home its eighth “Casino of The Year-Arena” award by the ACM. This award is voted on by ACM membership which includes professionals from various segments of the music industry including artists, musicians, producers, talent buyers, & promoters. As one of the busiest and popular venues in the US, Mohegan Sun Arena hosts top tier events and performances that draw crowds from across the country. Guests attending an event at Mohegan Sun Arena can enjoy state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, luxurious VIP suites, and a variety of food & beverage options within the arena. For a full event list, which includes upcoming acts like Phish, Cheap Trick, Shane Gillis, Jon Stewart, Duran Duran and more, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
Several of Mohegan Sun’s nightlife venues and dining attractions were also finalists in the CT Insider 2024 “Best of Connecticut” awards in the Casino category. This included Crafty Stir for “Best Casual Dining,” and TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, BALLO Italian Restaurant, and Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse for “Best Casino Fine Dining.” Comix Roadhouse was also a finalist for “Best Casino Performance Venue,” and Mandara Spa was in the running for “Best Casino Spas.”
Mohegan Sun has also been selected as a “Tripadvisor Travelers Choice” recipient, an honor given to the world’s most popular attractions based on reviews and ratings collected over a 1-year period. This places Mohegan Sun in the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor, continuing its reputation as a premier entertainment destination.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Nov 8, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment
Superstar Country singer is the 38th inductee
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 8, 2022) – Before back-to-back, sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun Arena this weekend, Luke Combs was inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame. Greg Romeyn, Director of Sports and Entertainment for Mohegan, presented Combs with the honor in a private ceremony backstage before Combs’ first show on Friday night. The Country superstar and reigning Country Music Awards “Entertainer of the Year” is the 38th inductee into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame.
Combs performed to 9,300 fans on both Friday and Saturday night as part of his The Middle of Somewhere Tour. He has now performed three sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun Arena since making his debut in Uncasville in 2019.
After Combs’ show on Saturday, he made a surprise appearance at novelle’s Luke Combs after party to give away an autographed guitar to one lucky fan. Combs also took the time to sign the iconic autograph wall backstage at Mohegan Sun Arena, which has collected hundreds of autographs from famous performers and entertainers over the years.
A member of the Grand Ole Opry and a six-time CMA, three-time ACM, three-time Billboard Music Award winner, Combs is in the midst of a record-setting and historic series of years. His previous release, What You See Ain’t Always What You Get, debuted at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart as well as Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. With the record Combs reached No.1 on Rolling Stone’s Top 200 Albums chart, Top 100 Songs chart and Artists 500 chart – the first Country artist to ever lead all three charts in the same week and first to top the Artists 500. He also made history as the first artist ever to have their first two studio albums spend 25 weeks or more at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart – breaking Taylor Swift’s previously held record at 24 weeks.
The Walk of Fame hosts names like Bon Jovi, Kevin Hart, KISS, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and so many more long-time sell-out acts who are enshrined outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office forecourt. Mohegan Sun’s Walk of Fame awards seek to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All the inductees into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena. Award-winning comedian, actor, producer, and director Chris Rock was most recently inducted into the Walk of Fame in June.
For a full gallery with images from this weekend’s Walk of Fame ceremony, Arena concerts, novelle appearance, and the autograph wall, please visit: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/kN2p3rvfna
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest Arenas in the U.S. and is ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the award-winning venue has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Casino of the Year – Arena” by the Academy of Country Music. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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May 2, 2022 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events
Live entertainment, cocktails, and more!
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 2, 2022) – Mohegan Sun’s luxury lounge, novelle, is excited to announce an all-new set of events coming to the venue this summer! Escape from the ordinary and make your way to novelle to experience two new events: Battle of the Ballads, which features incredible singers going head-to-head in a musical competition and Toast with the Host: a behind the bar series, where you can sip on specialty cocktails mixed by celebrities like Tyler Cameron from The Bachelorette! The popular Bubbles, Brunch & Beats will also be returning to novelle!
Experience two-house singers going head-to-head in a live musical Battle of the Ballads event. Prepare yourself to be blown away, as each month, talented artists will perform mashups, classic songs, or today’s hits – nothing is off the table! Come find out who will reign supreme in the June 3rd clash between Dan DeCristafaro and Emma Jude. Battle of the Ballads events begin at 7:30pm, and have no cover charge to enter.
Toast with the Host: a behind the bar series makes its novelle debut on Friday, May 20th. Enjoy specialty cocktails while Tyler Cameron hosts from behind the bar! These interactive experiences will inspire great conversations and unforgettable nights! Show your ticket from novelle at the door of Avalon to skip the line and pay no cover!
Tickets to Toast with the Host are $40 and on sale via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Bubbles, Brunch & Beats is back and better than ever as Sunday afternoons take on a new meaning inside novelle! The exclusive themed brunches cap off any great weekend complete with delicious food, unique cocktails, and live entertainment! There is no cover to these series of events. The series kicks off on Sunday, June 5th with a Boot Scootin’ Country Brunch that will have you ready to round up your friends and boogie on over to novelle! Enjoy delicious food, unique cocktails and Country tunes that will make you want to shake it!
novelle brings the nostalgia of the 90’s on Sunday, July 3rd with the Gettin’Jiggy with the 90’s Brunch. The brunch with a 90’s flair will have expertly made food, cocktails, and a DJ spinning the best music from that decade. Stay tuned for more news on this exciting series of events by following our website.
ABOUT novelle:
novelle, located in Casino of the Sky, is an upscale escape from the ordinary. The 15,000 square-foot high-end lounge provides a unique experience that shifts seamlessly from thrilling table games to chic cocktail lounge to delicious bites. novelle has everything you need to turn your night into your story.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Mar 7, 2022 | Entertainment
Mohegan Sun Arena looks to take home its eighth Academy of Country Music Award
The Academy of Country Music recently recognized Mohegan Sun Arena as a nominee for “Casino of the Year – Arena.” Mohegan Sun Arena is one of four nominees for the prestigious honor. The Academy of Country Music will award a winner at its 15th annual Industry Honors ceremony in the fall.
“It’s always an honor and of course a tribute to our world-class venue and team to be included, especially last year as we reimagined our venue to stay open with sports and entertainment programming all throughout the pandemic,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.
The award is presented to an outstanding arena within a casino and selected by a professional panel of judges. In order to be eligible for the award, casino arenas must have bought or promoted at least four Country concerts during the year, be in good standing with all agents, and help promote Country ticket sales.
Mohegan Sun last took home the award in 2019, its last year of eligibility since winners from previous years are not considered for consecutive nominations in the category. A win would make it the eighth time the ACM has honored Mohegan Sun Arena, and its 17th national award for the 10,000-seat Arena.
With one of the most successful years in its history, including being named Innovator of the Year by Celebrity Access, Mohegan Sun Arena drew more than 450,000 people in 2021, making it the top casino venue in the world despite being open for less than half the year.
Mohegan Sun Arena hosted Lady A – who is nominated for “Group of the Year” at this year’s award ceremony – to launch their first full-capacity national tour since re-opening for live entertainment in late July last year. Since then, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Brett Young, and Chris Young also performed to sold-out crowds in the Arena in 2021. Chris Young, who made his Mohegan Sun Arena debut in December, leads all artists with seven ACM nominations, including “Album of the Year” and “Single of the Year.” Three of his nominations are shared with country superstar Kane Brown for their song “Famous Friends.”
Kane Brown and Walker Hayes, who will be performing back-to-back shows at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 4th-5th, combined for eight nominations at this year’s awards. Hayes, who will be opening for Brown alongside Raelynn, received five nominations as a first-time nominee, including “New Male Artist of the Year,” and “Song of the Year.” The second Brown concert at Mohegan Sun Arena was added by popular demand after the initial show sold out on the first day of ticket sales.
Mohegan Sun Arena already has an All-Star lineup of Country acts for 2022, including Brad Paisley, Sam Hunt, and Keith Urban, in addition to Kane Brown. More information on ticket prices and additional shows can be found at Mohegan Sun.
The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards will stream live on Prime Video on Monday, March 7th at 8:00pm. It will make history as the first major awards show to livestream exclusively.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Jul 23, 2021 | Entertainment, Hot Summer Fun
UNCASVILLE, CT – Celebrated by The Washington Post for his “deafening Country Rock that has earned him a loyal fanbase,” truth-
teller Brantley Gilbert returns to the road this summer, connecting with BG Nation at venues across the U.S. Brantley Gilbert stops at Mohegan Sun Arena with special guest Mitchell Tenpenny on Thursday, September 16th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $79.00, $59.00 and $39.00 and on sale today, Friday, July 23rd at Noon via Ticketmaster. Tickets are also available at BrantleyGilbert.com.
The Georgia native recently released his latest single “The Worst Country Song Of All Time” with his friends turned collaborators Toby Keith and HARDY, and the parody-driven track is already climbing the charts at Country radio.
Earlier this year, Gilbert held his inaugural trail ride with partners including Polaris, Gander Outdoors, Camping World, Brimstone® Recreation, Traeger Grills, Whiskey Jam and Appalachia Made Co., raising $75,000 to benefit ACM Lifting Lives COVID-19 Response Fund to support those in the entertainment industry who lost work due to the pandemic.
Gilbert continues to raise funds for the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music with the “Garage-full of Awesome Giveaway.” Fans who donate $10 or more will be entered to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to meet Gilbert in person for a trail-riding adventure; a RZR Trail S 1000 Ultimate in Ghost Gray, courtesy of Polaris; 2021 Heartland Fuel 362, courtesy of Camping World; and $5,000 cash. Donate HERE.
About Brantley Gilbert
With back-to-back Platinum albums and a grassroots following millions strong, Brantley Gilbert’s music has been shared, covered and adopted as the soundtrack to Saturday night and Sunday morning by audiences around the world. The Georgia native who started as the defiant life-of-the-party can still go ‘til sunrise, but he’s also emerged as something far greater: the leader of a massive tribe of hard-working, fun-loving believers for whom electric guitar-shredding, rapping, and twang can go hand-in-hand-in-hand. They call themselves the BG Nation, and when the BG Nation watches Gilbert on a stage, they don’t just see a star. They see themselves. Seven #1 hits punctuate his career: “Country Must be Country Wide,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” CMA Awards “Song of the Year” nominee “Dirt Road Anthem,” “My Kinda Party,” RIAA 5x Platinum-certified “Bottoms Up,” “One Hell of an Amen” and collaboration with Lindsay Ell “What Happens In A Small Town.” Gilbert’s landmark record Just As I Am clinched the 2014 American Music Award for “Favorite Country Album”. Earning praise from the New York Times, NPR, American Songwriter, and more, Gilbert has mined a rich vein of conflict between the party and the pew on all of his albums. Instead of toiling in limbo, unable to enjoy good times for fear of Judgment Day, Gilbert fully lives––rowdy friend, man of faith, devoted husband, smitten new father––just as he is. His latest single “The Worst Country Song Of All Time” featuring Toby Keith and HARDY is currently climbing the charts at Country radio. For additional information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com or follow him on Instagram and Twitter @BrantleyGilbert and on Facebook @BrantleyGilbertMusic.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now and is also consistently ranked top 15 in the world for “All Size Venues.” The award–winning venue was named “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” in 2016 and is a seven–time Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) national award–winner for “Arena of the Year,” with the most recent recognition coming in 2019. In 2020, Mohegan Sun Arena remained one of the top venues in the world according to year-end reports by both Pollstar and Venues Now. For more information and updates on Mohegan Sun Arena, call 1.888.226.7711 or visit Mohegan Sun.
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