UGBC to Bring Girl Talk to Plex in March

Girl Talk is coming to Boston College. The Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC) has announced that the popular mashup artist, known for his high-energy performances, will be performing in the Plex on Saturday, March 13, at 11 p.m.

The UGBC has had difficulty in the past finding spaces to accommodate large concerts. Generally, when planning concerts for the spring and fall, the UGBC has struggled to secure dates in Conte Forum. In 2008, as an alternative, the UGBC hosted RJD2 in the Rat. This year, the Plex presented another option. "We have been working with Plex administrators since the summer to secure the use of the Plex," said James D'Ambra, executive director of campus entertainment for the UGBC and A&S '10.

He and Maureen Keegan, assistant director and A&S '10, coordinated the event. "We had to first confirm with the Plex administration that the space would be appropriate for accommodating this artist," D'Ambra said. In the past, students have also voiced concerns that there is little room to dance during concerts in Conte. "The Plex can accommodate more students than the Rat, but provides more intimacy than Conte; It is the perfect venue for this type of event which includes open dancing," D'Ambra said. "We hope that students will be excited to enjoy a slightly different concert experience where they can openly dance."

When Harvard hosted Girl Talk in November 2008, the show was cut short after neither the police nor the performer were able to control an unruly crowd. D'Ambra said that his department has been working with the BC Police Department (BCPD) and Plex administrators to ensure that the event is a safe and successful one. "Certainly, Girl Talk concerts, by their very nature, are high energy. However, based on the student body's behavior at previous events, we hope and expect that the students will have a great time while being sensible, and above all else, safe," D'Ambra said.

Last fall, the UGBC Fall Concert featuring Akon abruptly ended when Akon urged fans to rush the floor, causing a flood of students to run toward the stage.

"We want the student body to enjoy the show while taking the necessary measures to ensure their safety in accordance with the artist's requirements," D'Ambra said.
The show will be open to BC students only. Tickets will be on sale at the Robsham Theater box office for $15, with a maximum of two tickets per student ID. More ticketing information will become available at a time closer to the event. The UGBC is also planning a separate spring concert for an unannounced time in April, according to a press release.