Press Contact

Welcome to the Von Braun Center’s Press Room.

For immediate assistance, contact Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Samantha Nielsen.

Please note: House Photographers capture pictures and videos during events.  Attendee's images may be used in connection with the advertising and promotion of the Von Braun Center and Artists/Entertainers/Event Planners.  By entering the VBC building, you consent to your photograph being used, without compensation, for use in any and all media; and you release the VBC from any liability whatsoever of any nature.  If you do not wish to be photographed, please let a staff member or the photographer know.

PRESS RELEASES: 

2024 News:

2024 Huntsville Christmas Parade Grand Marshal(s) Announced

VBC Director of Sales & Event Services Announces Retirement 

VBC Commences 50th Anniversary Celebration

2023 News:

Havoc Skates Into 20th Season at VBC Propst Arena

VBC's North Hall Renamed and Undergoing Renovations

2023 Huntsville Christmas Parade Details Announced

Nancy Jones Presents Fundraising Check to Huntsville Police Department

VBC’s Propst Arena Backstage Renovation Project Receives Award of Merit

2022 News:

VBC Receives ConventionSouth's Readers Choice Award

VBC Transitioning to Cash-free Facility

New Member Appointed to VBC Board of Control

VBC Receives Beautification Award

VBC Receives Three National Telly Awards

VBC's Propst Arena Receives $1.4 Million Exterior Facelift

VBC's East Parking Lot Under Construction

2021 News:

VBC Propst Arena Receives $4 Million Backstage Renovation

Lee Greenwood Celebration Becomes 3rd Highest Grossing Event in VBC History

VBC Hires Director of Sponsorship Sales

VBC Hosts First Full-Capacity Event and Installs UV-C HVAC System in Preparation

Mark C. Smith Concert Hall Receives $380k Upgrade to Steel Rigging System

Food & Beverage Director Bruce Mitchell Retires, Kevin Glouner Promoted

VBC Continues Face Mask Requirements Until Further Notice

Rhythm on Monroe Celebrates First Birthday

Huntsville to Host 2021 SEC Gymnastics Championships

VBC Wins Hospitality Awards

2020 News:

Chef Becky Vibbart Joins Rhythm on Monroe Team

VBC Partners with TVA and Huntsville Utilities for Air Quality Improvement Initiative

VBC Receives ConventionSouth's Readers Choice Award

New Member Appointed to VBC Board of Control

VBC and Mix 96.9 to Host Christmas Fireworks Spectacular

National #RedAlertRESTART at VBC

Mars Music Hall Showcasing SEC Saturdays

Local Musicians to Perform at Mars Music Hall in New Series

VBC's Statement Regarding COVID-19

VBC is Certified Sensory Inclusive

2019 News:

Rhythm on Monroe Hires General Manager and Hosts Job Fair

Propst Arena LED Lighting Upgrade

First Mars Music Hall Concert Sells Out

2019 Huntsville Christmas Parade Details

Kelly Joins VBC as Group Sales Manager

Nielsen Joins VBC as Marketing & PR Manager

VBC Receives 2019 Beautification Award

2018 News:

ConventionSouth 3 Time WinnerTrips & DiscoverTrip Advisor Logo

OpenTable Diners' Choice Award2023 Small Business Awards WinnerEVENT Best Of Huntsville