Eagles concert at Globe Life Field forces Northwest ISD prom to move venues

Eagles concert forces Northwest ISD prom to move venues

An Eagles concert at Globe Life Field, which was originally reserved for the Northwest ISD prom, has forced the graduating class to change venues. 

ARLINGTON, Texas - Eaton High School will not hold their prom at Globe Life Field after an Eagles concert was scheduled for the same day, despite the school scheduling their event months in advance.

Eagles concert blocks prom

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Vince Gill, Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, Deacon Frey and Joe Walsh perform at Madison Square Garden on September 07, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Eagles)

What we know:

The Eagles will come to North Texas as a part of their farewell tour. They're scheduled to play at Globe Life Field in Arlington on May 16.

The problem is, Globe Life Field is where V.R. Eaton High School of Northwest ISD was supposed to have their prom on the same night.

Eaton High School Principal Stacy Miles said the school signed a contract with the venue last year that included a $21,000 deposit. It found out about the concert through promotional emails, not from the venue itself.

In a letter to seniors, Principal Miles said the school is still searching for a new venue. But with the event just two months away, its options are limited.

"Trust me when I say that me, Mrs. Sirmons, and Mrs. Zeske are disappointed in the company's response to us and disappointed to have to give you this news," she said.

What they're saying:

Senior student Andrew Cloud told FOX 4 that he and many of his friends were pretty bummed to hear the news.

"One of the last events we get to have this year, so it's always something to look forward to," he said. "It would have been really cool, especially, like I said, being a Rangers fan. It would have been really cool."

But Cloud isn't too worried.

"I know our school's gonna figure it out," he said.

What's next:

Rev Entertainment, the official events partner and booking agent for Globe Life Field, said it is working with the school to figure out a new date for the prom.

"We have been working with event organizers and have reached a resolution pending a new date. In coordination with the school, we are committed to providing an alternative experience at no expense to ensure all students have a memorable celebration," Mat Mallian, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for Rev Entertainment, said to FOX 4 in an email.