Live after five concerts in Baton Rouge has recovered in full composition thanks to two donors of business – Advocate

Two Baton Rouge businesses have activated with donations to restore the long-time live after five free concert series to their full composition of 2025, after news earlier this week, the city bearing budget cuts would cut off the number of free broadcasts conducted In the center of Baton Rouge.

Mapp Construction and B1 Bank have promised the money to ensure that the popular series will continue with six shows in the spring and fall, Eastern Baton Mayor Rouge Sid Edwards said on Friday.

As the city tax money was transferred to St. George, the concert series funding was reduced by 20% this year, from $ 75,000 to $ 60,000, said Casey Tate, Assistant CEO for the Center’s Development.

However, the two local companies “did not waste time to keep the music alive, ensuring that Baton Rouge families can continue to enjoy this hidden tradition in the city center,” Edwards said in a statement.

“We sincerely thank the mayor-president and the members of our community for the fast and dedicated efforts to support and maintain live after five,” said Lauren Lambert-Tompkins, President of Life After Five Inc., the non-profit purpose that produces the shows. The center concerts began 30 years ago.

“This favorite concert series occupies a special place in the hearts of the residents of Baton Rouge,” Tompkins said in a statement.

The center concerts began 30 years ago. This year’s schedule and composition of the concerts will be announced in the coming weeks, the mayor said.