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MADISON, WI- A record number of spectators converged on Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, August 8-12, to witness the electrifying performances of the world’s most elite and exclusive marching music ensembles at the Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships.
In total, 21,232 spectators enjoyed this year’s DCI World Championship Finals on Aug. 12, in Madison, placing it between those of the last two years at Foxboro, MA (20,542) and the 2004 World Championships in Denver, CO (22,047). This marks the third consecutive year that the Finals have had an attendance over 20,000, a feat that has not occurred since the early 1990s. In addition, combined attendance over four days of Division II & III events at Camp Randall Stadium totaled 4,190, surpassing the most recorded at the World Championships in more than 10 years.
“It was a thrill to host the 2006 DCI World Championships and fantastic to see the great community and fan support for this world-class event,” said Deb Archer, President and CEO of the Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).
The 2006 championships, which brought an estimated $3.3 million in direct spending to the Madison area, marked the seventh time the DCI World Championships were held in Madison. The GMCVB assisted Drum Corps International by coordinating hotel reservations for participants and spectators and lending public relations and event services support to the event.
“We are pleased with the success of the 2006 DCI World Championships. Our fans have enjoyed visiting the beautiful city of Madison and have taken advantage of many of its cultural and recreational opportunities,” said Dan Acheson, Executive Director and CEO of Drum Corps International.
From modest beginnings more than three decades ago, Drum Corps International has developed into a powerful, nonprofit, global youth organization with far-reaching artistic, educational and organizational influence. Drum Corps International is now recognized as the world leader in producing and sanctioning competitive marching music and related stadium events for the world’s most elite marching music ensembles. For additional information go to www.DCI.org, or contact Drum Corps International at 630.628.7888. Drum Corps International is located at 470 South Irmen Drive, Addison, IL 60101.
For more information about this event or other Madison events please call the GMCVB at 800.373.6376 or go to www.visitmadison.com.
