The San Luis Obispo Symphony is seeking nominations for a “Central Coast Pops Star” to honor a community member who has made a significant impact on the Central Coast. Nominations are accepted until August 1, 2023.
The SLO Symphony’s Pops By The Sea fundraiser has been a beloved community event for almost 40 years. One of the most anticipated features of this concert has been a baton auction. A live auction was held during the event, and the highest bidder would conduct a piece during the concert.
This year, the Symphony is seeking nominations for this event– giving the entire Central Coast a chance to nominate someone who deserves the honor of directing the SLO Symphony orchestra.
The 2023 Pops theme is Celebrating The Central Coast and the SLO Symphony is highlighting a community member who is a Pop Star among us, someone who has made a positive and impactful change on the Central Coast. The Symphony’s board, staff, and committee members will review submissions and select the winner.
The winner will receive a table for ten at the event, their nomination will be read from the stage, and they will get a chance to direct the orchestra for one song. Visit the Symphony website at www.slosymphony.org/batonnominations/ to submit a nomination. All nominations must be submitted by August 1, 2023. The winner will be notified by August 7, 2023.
About the SLO Symphony and POPS By The Sea
The San Luis Obispo Symphony’s annual Pops-by-the-Sea concert will take place on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Avila Beach Golf Resort. Gates will open at 2:45 PM and music will begin at 4:00PM.
This year’s theme is Celebrating the Central Coast and the Symphony will be welcoming guest artists, local singer and songwriter Damon Castillo and his band. The emcee’s for this event will be the KSBY Daybreak team, Genelle Padilla, Vivian Rennie, and Neil Hebert. Children’s entry is free with a paying adult.
To learn more about this event and how to reserve your seats, please visit slosymphony.org or call 805-356-1438. Pops is sponsored by Ben and Pat McAdams, KSBY, KCBX, The New Times and Sun, and Estero Bay News. If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please email [email protected].