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Utah wants to lure artists like Taylor Swift and Beyoncè. A sprawling outdoor venue that was just OK’d thinks it can.

By Salt Lake Tribune · November 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah might finally have a chance at luring artists like Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé. At a Tuesday meeting, the board of The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority approved a proposal from Blackwall Ventures for a sprawling outdoor entertainment venue in Draper.

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