Intrust Bank Arena

INTRUST Bank Arena announces a new system to help arena visitors with issues that may come up. Event attendees are now able to sent text messages requesting assistance or reporting issues directly. The system is run through “In Stadium Solutions” (ISS), which provides text messaging systems for sports and entertainment venues. All you have to do to report an issue or request help is to text the word “GUEST” – followed by the issue and location – to the number 69050.

Zac Brown Band is coming back to INTRUST Bank Arena. The arena announced the show Monday morning. Zac Brown Band will perform on Saturday, April 20. Tickets go on sale March 8 at 10:00 am. Tickets can be purchased online at www.selectaseat.com, by phone at 855-755-SEAT (7328), in person at the INTRUST Bank Arena Box Office or at all Select-A-Seat outlets. Fans are reminded the lottery system will be in place at the INTRUST Bank Arena Box Office for the on sale. More on ZBB: The road warriors are taking their five-sense concert experience to new heights with a newly-unveiled stage that extends the front row experience to more fans, and the clearest, most up-to-date audio system on the road today.

When his ticket came in the mail, it had a face value of $47. But "Jim" paid $111 for it, plus another $37 in fees and delivery charges. That's what happens when someone gets duped into buying tickets from the wrong website. More than 492,000 people walked through the doors of INTRUST Bank Arena during its first year of operation.  That's a lot of potential "Jims", if people are being smart about the way they buy. "It's always a concern for us, but there's not a lot that we can do about it with the web the way it is," said A.J. Boleksi, General Manager of INTRUST Bank Arena.

The second round of the women's NCAA basketball tournament is over, and so is Wichita's chance to make a good impression with the NCAA. The line formed more than an hour before tip-off.  "We're just glad to be here," said Hope Vande Ven as she stood outside the Intrust Bank Arena.  "Its so exciting!" But the excitement was building long before then.  "Getting closer to the arena," she said, "we started seeing signs for the March Madness. " In all, 4,242 people watched Tuesday night's second-round game.  Some of the people, mainly those in green like Vande Ven, came to support their team.  Others, like Kathy Smith, came to support the sport.

The Intrust Bank Arena opened its doors one year ago.  Since then, it's made money, attracted major acts and sold thousands of tickets.    It's been a whirlwind since Brad Paisley played the first arena concert on a cold January night.  Since then, there have been dinosaurs, two of the best piano players and acrobatic theatrics.  Through October the arena has had 82 performances, close to 400,000 visitors and profited $1.8 million.  The numbers for all of 2010 won't be available until February.

Tim McGraw is coming back to INTRUST Bank Arena.  McGraw will perform in Wichita as part of his "Emotional Traffic Tour" on May 19.   Joining him are special guests Luke Bryan and The Band Perry. Tickets go on sale January 15 at 10:00 a.m. $49.75 and $65.75 (plus service charges) Tickets available online at livenation.com, selectaseat.com, all area Select-A-Seat outlets, the venue box office, or charge by phone at 316-755-SEAT. McGraw performed at the arena back in June of 2010.

Country music superstar Reba McEntire is coming to Wichita this fall.  INTRUST Bank Arena confirmed the concert Wednesday. Reba will perform November 5, 2011 as part of her "All the Women I Am" tour. Joining McEntire will be The Band Perry, Steel Magnolia and Eden's Edge. Ticket prices and sale dates will be announced later. More from INTRUST Bank Arena: Nashville, Tennessee (July 6, 2011) - Reba will embark on the ALL THE WOMEN I AM tour this fall throughout the US and Canada.

The September 17 Van Halen concert at INTRUST Bank Arena has been postponed. The band has cancelled more than 30 shows after its June 26 concert in New Orleans. There's no explanation as to why the concerts were cancelled or when and if they'll be rescheduled. Other cancelled shows include Salt Lake City, El Paso, Philadelphia , Baltimore, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Memphis, Spokane, Reno, Fresno and Milwaukee. The arena's website says those seeking refunds should call 316-755-SEAT (7328)