Better Together Denver, a volunteer-run, 501(c)(4) organization focused on increasing civic engagement among Denverites, announced today a FREE concert Oct. 12 in partnership with Denver’s Levitt Pavilion, featuring a DJ set by Colorado-based electronic act, Big Gigantic. This non-partisan event, Make Your Vote GIGANTIC, aims to inspire all eligible voters, regardless of background or political beliefs, to register to vote and take part in the upcoming election.
The event offers free entry to concert goers who show proof of their updated voter registration status. Attendees who aren’t registered will have the opportunity to register on-site, with the support of the Denver Elections Division and access to online registration through the Colorado Secretary of State's website. People who are not eligible to vote will also have free entry to the show with alternative opportunities to get civically involved. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
“We’re thrilled to have Big Gigantic headline this event, combining the power of music with the importance of voting,” said Uriel Berrum, event Co-Chair and Board Member of Better Together Denver. “This is more than just a concert, and we hope this night leaves people energized and ready to make their voices heard this upcoming election.”
Recent statistics show a significant gap in voter participation between Denver's younger residents and their older counterparts. While the median age in Denver is 35, the median voter age is 50. During the 2023 municipal election, only 22% of registered voters aged 18-34 participated, highlighting the importance of events like this to bridge the gap and ensure a representative democracy.
“At Better Together Denver, we believe every voice matters and every vote counts,” said Lizzy Lee, event Co-Chair and Board Member of Better Together Denver. “This event, in partnership with Levitt Pavilion and Big Gigantic, is about making civic engagement fun and accessible, and empowering young people to use their voices. By helping bridge the gap in voter participation, we're building a more representative democracy and future for our city.”
This event is made possible by the generosity of sponsors including Levitt Denver, City Council District 7 (Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez), Colorado Secretary of State, Denver Elections Division, Strae Advisory Services, Effct.org, ScholarLead.com, Chad Asarch, All In Denver, Auraria Higher Education Center, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Corazon Printing, Montbello Organizing Committee, MG Public Affairs, Production Services International, Invisible City, and SideCar Public Relations. All sponsorships are coordinated through Levitt Denver, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
To check your voter registration status, visit the Colorado Secretary of State’s website. For more information about this free event, visit Levitt Denver.
About Better Together Denver
Better Together Denver is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(4) organization founded in 2021 by a coalition of new-generation leaders to promote civic education and engagement among Denverites. Through thoughtful conversations and in-person events, Better Together Denver fosters pragmatic, long-term solutions for a vibrant Denver. The organization also provides non-partisan information on local elections, City Council Districts, and elected officials, as well as resources on voter registration and ballot access. To learn more, visit bettertogetherdenver.com and follow @bettertogetherdenver on Instagram and TikTok.
About Levitt Pavilion Denver
Levitt Pavilion Denver is a local non-profit organization that aims to build community through music by bridging cultural gaps and erasing divisions in the community. Located in Ruby Hill Park, Levitt Pavilion Denver hosts a free concert series annually with local, regional, national, and international acts, providing a relaxed and open lawn setting, local food vendors, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and an easily accessible location near public transportation and bike paths. The Levitt Pavilion Denver is part of a growing family of outdoor Levitt music venues and concert sites across America, presenting over 550 free Levitt concerts in 26 towns and cities. As a pioneer in the creative placemaking movement, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation aims to create permanent music venues and the Levitt AMP Music Series, bringing high caliber entertainment featuring a rich array of music genres to local communities. For more information on Levitt Pavilion Denver, visit levittdenver.org.
About Big Gigantic
Big Gigantic blends electronic dance music with live instruments to create Big G’s truly unique sound; a sound that is as thoughtful as it is danceable drawing light out of an inimitable mélange of impressive instrumentation, cinematic production, propulsive percussion, and, of course, triumphant saxophone. The genre-bending sound uplifts with every subsequent album and show, mixing musically mature melodies with addictive beats and samples that crosses all styles of music from jazz to hip hop, funk to dubstep. Learn more at: biggigantic.net.
Event Note: As this event is non-partisan in nature, the display, distribution, or use of any official campaign materials, campaign signage, or active promotion of any political causes or candidates will be strictly prohibited on the premises.
