VENU's Regent Bank Amphitheater Joins Forces with Northeastern State University to Further Arts and Education in Oklahoma

VENU’s Regent Bank Amphitheater signs a long-term partnership making Northeastern State University its Official University and integrating students into venue programming.

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A Multi-Year Collaboration Delivering Academic Programming, Student Opportunity, and Career Pathways Across all NSU's campuses and Northeast Oklahoma

VENU's Regent Bank Amphitheater Partners with Northeastern State University to Further Arts and Education in Oklahoma

Under the multi-year partnership agreement, NSU becomes the Official University of Regent Bank Amphitheater. The partnership extends to NSU students' system-wide, across campuses in Tahlequah, Muskogee, Broken Arrow and online, and is designed to broaden students’ access to scholarships, academic programming and real-world career opportunities.

As part of the exclusive agreement, VENU and NSU will work together to invest in student success and strengthen the arts and culture that define Broken Arrow, Tulsa and Northeast Oklahoma. That partnership takes shape through academic opportunities for NSU students, including internships and practicums with VENU, along with guest speaker activations and other programming support across NSU's academic offerings.

Regent Bank Amphitheater will also welcome NSU on-site throughout the year, hosting student-focused events, including an annual College Night built around NSU students. The programming is targeted to begin in conjunction with the venue's targeted Fall 2026 opening.

“Partnerships like this demonstrate what is possible when higher education and the private sector come together around a shared commitment to student success and the future of our communities,” said Rodney Hanley, President of Northeastern State University. “Regent Bank Amphitheater will create an extraordinary new venue for entertainment and culture in northeast Oklahoma, but this partnership allows NSU students to experience something even more valuable, opportunities to learn, build professional relationships and gain firsthand experience in a growing industry. We are proud to be the Official University of Regent Bank Amphitheater and look forward to creating meaningful opportunities for our students across all of our campuses.”

“Regent Bank Amphitheater is going to have a significant impact on Broken Arrow and northeast Oklahoma, and we are excited to connect NSU students directly to that opportunity through internships, practicums, academic programming, scholarships and real-world experiences,” said Dan Mabery, Vice President for University Relations and External Affairs at Northeastern State University. “This partnership also reinforces NSU’s role as a university that connects education to the workforce and to the communities we serve. We are particularly excited about the opportunity to bring our students into the heart of Oklahoma’s growing entertainment and creative economy.”

"Regent Bank Amphitheater was built to be more than a stage. It's meant to be a gathering place that gives back to the people and institutions that make Oklahoma the incredible state that it is," said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU. "Partnering with Northeastern State University lets us do that in a lasting way, opening doors for students across the state, not just the ones who live nearby. We are excited to enrich the local educational ecosystem through this exciting collaboration."

Once open, Regent Bank Amphitheater is projected to generate $4.3 billion in total economic impact in the first 20 years of operation for the greater Broken Arrow region. The collaboration with NSU builds on that momentum, extending the venue's impact beyond entertainment and into education, giving VENU a lasting role in the communities it serves.

The agreement was facilitated in collaboration with Connect Partnership Group.

About Venu Holding Corporation

Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU) is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. Founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, VENU^® has a portfolio of premium brands that includes Ford Amphitheater, Regent Bank Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Aikman Owners Clubs, and Roth’s Sea & Steak. With venues operating and in development across Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas and a nationwide expansion underway, VENU is setting a new standard for live entertainment.

VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer, Troy Aikman, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Tixr, Niall Horan, and Dierks Bentley, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit VENU’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.

About Northeastern State University

Northeastern State University is Oklahoma’s oldest institution of higher education. NSU offers workforce-ready degrees at campuses in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, as well as online. From its humble beginnings as the Cherokee National Female Seminary and through its evolution as a teacher’s college and present-day comprehensive university, NSU is proud of its role to provide a quality, affordable education in Northeast Oklahoma and to serve the educational, cultural and workforce needs of our region and beyond.

About Regent Bank Amphitheater

Regent Bank Amphitheater is a next-generation, premium multi-seasonal live entertainment destination developed through a public-private partnership between Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU”) and the City of Broken Arrow. Targeted to open Fall 2026 with a capacity of 12,500, the venue features more than 230 Luxe FireSuites^® and the Aikman Club, created in partnership with NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, delivering a live experience unlike anything built in Oklahoma. Strategic partners include Regent Bank, Northeastern State University, EIGHT Elite Light Beer, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Connect Partnership Group, Pepsi, Boingo, Tangram, Dreamseat, L-Acoustics, and Dimensional Innovations. A marquee addition to VENU's growing portfolio of luxury, experience-driven destinations redefining live entertainment across the country.

Visit regentbankamphitheater.com for more information.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Venu believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the company’s filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. Venu expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Source: Venu Holding Corporation