NSU knows that a major key to making students happy is bringing their favorite musicians to perform on campus.
To turn that key into a success, the Office of Student Activities Office of Special Events and Projects is bringing music artists Jeremih, French Montana, Tory Lanez and DJ Khaled to NSU’s annual Shark Jam on March 31 in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. Doors for the concert will open at 7 p.m., and the concert will begin at 8 p.m.
Floor seats are $20 for NSU students, faculty and staff and $25 for NSU alumni. Assigned seating is $15 for NSU students, faculty and staff and $20 for NSU alumni. Tickets will be $35 for all NSU members and their guests on the day of the concert.
NSU students, faculty and staff must present their Shark Cards to purchase tickets, and they are allowed to purchase up to four tickets per card. Tickets may be used for guests to attend the concert.
The Office of Special Events and Projects decided the artists after surveying students about their preferred artists and genres at events throughout the year, including Sharkapalooza, Homecoming Week and SEA Thursdays.
Lorena Cabrera, graduate assistant for Special Events and Projects, said that this year’s show will have more performances and offer more diverse talent.
“We have never hosted a concert with this many artists,” Cabrera said. “We are very fortunate to have secured four well-known acts.”
Nick Thompson, freshman business administration, said that the concert is too good of an opportunity to pass up.
“It’s a great opportunity to spend the night with your friends on campus at an event different from those typically held, like basketball and volleyball games,” he said. “It’s too good to pass up.”
Sydney Taylor, junior marine biology major, said she’s looking forward to this year’s concert, but wishes the concert included a different performance.
“It’s always a fun time,” she said. “I just wish, instead of getting four performers, they would have gotten one big performer who is more popular. I know the performers, but I only know a couple of their songs.”
Cabrera hopes students will take advantage of this opportunity.
“We are working really hard to make this an unforgettable experience for students so that events like this can continue to happen in the future,” she said. “Plus, how often do you get the chance to see four major artists for less money than you would normally pay to see one [artist]?”
Thompson said he’s excited for the concert and that it offers a great deal to students.
“I think it’s amazing that NSU is able to get well-known artists like them, artists you would otherwise have to pay a great deal of money to see, to perform here on campus and at an affordable price,” he said.
Taylor agreed, despite her music preference.
“It’s the best thing that happens on campus in the winter semester,” she said. “Honestly, who wouldn’t go to a concert for $15 to see some top artists?”
Students are required to bring their Shark Cards to the event, and guests must present their IDs. No bags will be permitted in the arena.
Tickets will be sold at the Arena box office until the day of the show.
