Pittsburgh, PA – March 13, 2025 – Construction is officially underway on Citizens Live at The Wylie, a 98,500-square-foot live music venue in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill District. Set to open in the second half of 2026, the venue takes its name from the legendary Wylie Avenue, famously known as the "crossroads of the world” for its rich legacy in American music. Citizens will be the name-in-title sponsor for the venue.
Live Nation, Citizens and the Pittsburgh Penguins joined to celebrate this project near PPG Paints Arena, with backing from the Penguins’ parent company, Fenway Sports Group. This collaboration aims to enhance Pittsburgh’s vibrant cultural scene by hosting more shows and events, adding to the city’s cultural heartbeat.
Public officials and community members joined leaders from Live Nation, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Citizens to celebrate the milestone.
“For generations, artists from the Hill District inspired the world. Although we can’t change the past, we can honor those who came before – and build a better future for everyone,” said Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. “Today is an important milestone in the redevelopment of the Lower Hill, due both to the project moving forward and to the reinvestment it will catalyze in the Greater Hill District. I want to acknowledge the community for their continued advocacy that development on the lower Hill site benefits the broader Hill District. I want to welcome Live Nation and Citizens to the Lower Hill, thank the Penguins, and celebrate this great momentum and expansion of opportunity for our city.”
With a 4,000-seat capacity, Citizens Live at The Wylie provides a space to enjoy a mix of up-and-coming breakout artists – as well as established musicians looking for a more intimate set up. It will reflect a vibrant range of musical offerings.
Citizens Live at The Wylie will preserve and celebrate Hill District history while creating opportunities for the future.
“We’re honored to create a space that amplifies the vibrant musical heritage of the Hill District and contributes fresh energy to its future,” said Tom Loudermilk, President of Live Nation Pittsburgh. “Citizens Live at The Wylie is designed to be a home for live music that honors this special neighborhood and connects it to the amazing and talented artists who will perform here.”
A longtime hub for music, culture, and the arts, the Hill District played a key role in popularizing jazz across the United States, earning the nickname “Harlem of Pittsburgh.” Following massive displacement by public officials in the 1950s via eminent domain, residents worked to preserve their neighborhood’s stories and history. Citizens Live at The Wylie will support these efforts while also providing a new space for music and the arts to flourish.
“At Citizens, we’re committed to driving economic growth and enriching the communities we serve,” said Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO at Citizens. “Through our partnership with Live Nation and the Pittsburgh Penguins we are thrilled to create a space that will attract world-class talent and invest in Pittsburgh’s future by driving tourism, supporting local businesses, and contributing to the culture and vibrancy of the city.”
“This project reflects our commitment to driving meaningful development in the Lower Hill,” said Penguins Alternate Governor Teddy Werner. “The Pittsburgh Penguins are thrilled to partner on a venue that celebrates the rich history of the Hill District while sparking new energy, investment, and opportunities for the community. This effort is about more than entertainment – it’s about creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and honoring the incredible legacy of this neighborhood.”
Citizens’ name-in-title sponsorship builds on the bank’s existing Citizens Live partnership with Live Nation that supports some of New England’s most iconic and beloved music and live performing arts venues and provides exclusive benefits for Citizens debit and credit cardholders including Skip-the-Line Entry and exclusive access to presale tickets. The groundbreaking of Citizens Live at the Wylie extends this commitment to Pittsburgh, reinforcing the bank’s belief in the power of the arts to drive regional economic vitality, foster community pride, and make Pittsburgh a destination for creativity and innovation.
Follow Citizens Live at the Wylie on Instagram @citizenswylie, on X @citizenswylie, on Facebook @citizenswylie, and at citizensliveatthewylie.com.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s oldest and largest financial institutions, with $217.5 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions. Citizens helps its customers reach their potential by listening to them and by understanding their needs in order to offer tailored advice, ideas and solutions. In Consumer Banking, Citizens provides an integrated experience that includes mobile and online banking, a full-service customer contact center and the convenience of approximately 3,100 ATMs and approximately 1,000 branches in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Consumer Banking products and services include a full range of banking, lending, savings, wealth management and small business offerings. In Commercial Banking, Citizens offers a broad complement of financial products and solutions, including lending and leasing, deposit and treasury management services, foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity risk management solutions, as well as loan syndication, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, and debt and equity capital markets capabilities. More information is available at www.citizensbank.com or visit us on X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn or Facebook.
About Fenway Sports Group
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) is a global sports, media, entertainment, and real estate company that combines championship ambition with a commitment to innovation and community impact. Anchored by the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool Football Club, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, FSG’s portfolio includes two of the world’s most iconic venues – Fenway Park and Anfield Stadium – along with NASCAR’s RFK Racing, the tech-driven Boston Common Golf team, regional sports networks NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh, Fenway Sports Management (FSM), and Fenway Sports Group Real Estate (FSGRE). Beyond the field, FSG drives transformative growth through strategic investments, pioneering ventures, and initiatives that strengthen the communities it serves. For more information, visit www.fenwaysportsgroup.com.
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Contact:
Live Nation: Keegan Gibson [email protected]
Citizens: Katie Hamilton [email protected]
Live Nation, Citizens and the Pittsburgh Penguins joined to celebrate this project near PPG Paints Arena, with backing from the Penguins’ parent company, Fenway Sports Group. This collaboration aims to enhance Pittsburgh’s vibrant cultural scene by hosting more shows and events, adding to the city’s cultural heartbeat.
Public officials and community members joined leaders from Live Nation, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Citizens to celebrate the milestone.
“For generations, artists from the Hill District inspired the world. Although we can’t change the past, we can honor those who came before – and build a better future for everyone,” said Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. “Today is an important milestone in the redevelopment of the Lower Hill, due both to the project moving forward and to the reinvestment it will catalyze in the Greater Hill District. I want to acknowledge the community for their continued advocacy that development on the lower Hill site benefits the broader Hill District. I want to welcome Live Nation and Citizens to the Lower Hill, thank the Penguins, and celebrate this great momentum and expansion of opportunity for our city.”
With a 4,000-seat capacity, Citizens Live at The Wylie provides a space to enjoy a mix of up-and-coming breakout artists – as well as established musicians looking for a more intimate set up. It will reflect a vibrant range of musical offerings.
Citizens Live at The Wylie will preserve and celebrate Hill District history while creating opportunities for the future.
- Direct employment. The venue is expected to create 350 new jobs with a base wage of $20 per hour for all employees.
- Workforce development. The construction and contracting teams have also entered into a partnership with Partner4Work to bring more people into the building trades.
- Retail incubator. The building will also feature a permanent retail incubator, offering small businesses from the neighborhood a platform of visibility and growth.
“We’re honored to create a space that amplifies the vibrant musical heritage of the Hill District and contributes fresh energy to its future,” said Tom Loudermilk, President of Live Nation Pittsburgh. “Citizens Live at The Wylie is designed to be a home for live music that honors this special neighborhood and connects it to the amazing and talented artists who will perform here.”
A longtime hub for music, culture, and the arts, the Hill District played a key role in popularizing jazz across the United States, earning the nickname “Harlem of Pittsburgh.” Following massive displacement by public officials in the 1950s via eminent domain, residents worked to preserve their neighborhood’s stories and history. Citizens Live at The Wylie will support these efforts while also providing a new space for music and the arts to flourish.
“At Citizens, we’re committed to driving economic growth and enriching the communities we serve,” said Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO at Citizens. “Through our partnership with Live Nation and the Pittsburgh Penguins we are thrilled to create a space that will attract world-class talent and invest in Pittsburgh’s future by driving tourism, supporting local businesses, and contributing to the culture and vibrancy of the city.”
“This project reflects our commitment to driving meaningful development in the Lower Hill,” said Penguins Alternate Governor Teddy Werner. “The Pittsburgh Penguins are thrilled to partner on a venue that celebrates the rich history of the Hill District while sparking new energy, investment, and opportunities for the community. This effort is about more than entertainment – it’s about creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and honoring the incredible legacy of this neighborhood.”
Citizens’ name-in-title sponsorship builds on the bank’s existing Citizens Live partnership with Live Nation that supports some of New England’s most iconic and beloved music and live performing arts venues and provides exclusive benefits for Citizens debit and credit cardholders including Skip-the-Line Entry and exclusive access to presale tickets. The groundbreaking of Citizens Live at the Wylie extends this commitment to Pittsburgh, reinforcing the bank’s belief in the power of the arts to drive regional economic vitality, foster community pride, and make Pittsburgh a destination for creativity and innovation.
Follow Citizens Live at the Wylie on Instagram @citizenswylie, on X @citizenswylie, on Facebook @citizenswylie, and at citizensliveatthewylie.com.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s oldest and largest financial institutions, with $217.5 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions. Citizens helps its customers reach their potential by listening to them and by understanding their needs in order to offer tailored advice, ideas and solutions. In Consumer Banking, Citizens provides an integrated experience that includes mobile and online banking, a full-service customer contact center and the convenience of approximately 3,100 ATMs and approximately 1,000 branches in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Consumer Banking products and services include a full range of banking, lending, savings, wealth management and small business offerings. In Commercial Banking, Citizens offers a broad complement of financial products and solutions, including lending and leasing, deposit and treasury management services, foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity risk management solutions, as well as loan syndication, corporate finance, merger and acquisition, and debt and equity capital markets capabilities. More information is available at www.citizensbank.com or visit us on X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn or Facebook.
About Fenway Sports Group
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) is a global sports, media, entertainment, and real estate company that combines championship ambition with a commitment to innovation and community impact. Anchored by the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool Football Club, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, FSG’s portfolio includes two of the world’s most iconic venues – Fenway Park and Anfield Stadium – along with NASCAR’s RFK Racing, the tech-driven Boston Common Golf team, regional sports networks NESN and SportsNet Pittsburgh, Fenway Sports Management (FSM), and Fenway Sports Group Real Estate (FSGRE). Beyond the field, FSG drives transformative growth through strategic investments, pioneering ventures, and initiatives that strengthen the communities it serves. For more information, visit www.fenwaysportsgroup.com.
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Contact:
Live Nation: Keegan Gibson [email protected]
Citizens: Katie Hamilton [email protected]