Bryce Vine
Friday, October 20, 2023
Doors Open at 7 PM
Show Starts at 8 PM
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
FSU's Homecoming Live, sponsored by the Student Government Association, is an annual evening of entertainment, and fun held on the night before Florida State University's Homecoming football game. Since the inaugural 1948 pep rally, Homecoming Live has evolved into a full night of events. Homecoming Live features performances by the FSU cheerleaders, the Golden Girls, the Marching Chiefs, and various other student organizations. Homecoming Live culminates with a headlining comedian or music artist.
Ticket Information
FSU Student Tickets
FSU students with valid FSUCard and student email can reserve a ticket through the Tucker Center's ticket system.
Tickets will become available starting Friday, October 6 at noon. Tickets are limited.
Student Homecoming Live Tickets
FAMU/TCC students
Discounted tickets for FAMU and TCC students will be available online and are limited to one (1) ticket per student ID and are $10.00 with advanced purchase and $15.00 day of show.
Use the code FAMU or the code TCC when reserving your tickets.
Tickets will become available starting Friday, October 6 at noon. Tickets are limited and prices shown do not include taxes and fees.
General Public
General Admission tickets will be $15.00 with advanced purchase and $20.00 day of show.
Reserved Seating tickets will be $25.00 with advanced purchase and $30.00 day of show.
Tickets will become available starting Friday, October 6 at noon. Tickets are limited and prices shown do not include taxes and fees.
Public Homecoming Live Tickets
Prohibited Items in the Tucker Center
All ticket holders and their belongings will be searched upon entry into Tucker Center. If ticket holders elect not to consent to the searches, they will be denied entry into the Tucker Center without refund.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Food, Drinks and Alcohol
- Cans, Bottles, and Glass
- Cameras Not Meeting Designated Event Standards
- Controlled Substances
- Wallet Chains
- Long Chains / Sharp Spikes
- Large Bags
- Laser Pointers
- Air Horns / Noise Makers
- Offensive Banners or Posters
- Selfie Sticks / Poles of Any Kind
- Weapons or Any Kind including Pepper Spray or Mace
- Chairs / Folding Chairs
- Coolers / Large Containers
- Wrapped Gifts
- Skateboards / Scooters
- Helium Balloons
- Non-Service Animals
Any item deemed by management to be dangerous, inappropriate or disruptive to other fans' enjoyment of the event will be confiscated.
The History of "Powwow"
The noun "powwow" comes from the Narragansett Eastern Algonquian language. While direct translations to English vary, the underlying definition is any gathering of Native people. The modern powwow has evolved from the Grass Dance Societies that formed in the 1800s. This was originally a social event that allowed Tribes to re-enact treaties as their members witnessed. This event would later become the one of the only means for Native people to preserve their culture. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 led to the displacement of Native Americans as Tribes east of the Mississippi River were forced to surrender their land and move to designated lands in the west. As the U.S. government focused on expanding west, it passed the Indian Appropriations Act of 1851. Native Americans were then displaced into more restricted lands we now know as reservations. During this removal period, many Tribes were forced to share the land with Tribes they had poor relationships with and/or Tribes unknown to them. This systemic approach to oppress and eradicate Native Americans continued by typical ceremonies and customs being prohibited at reservations. However, Grass Dance Societies were permitted. Native Americans began to realize the only way for their culture to survive was to compromise and compile. Therefore, "Inter-Tribalism" grew as songs, dances, clothing, food, and art were shared. This event was used by the Native people to keep their identities alive, and it would later become known as a powwow in the mid-1900s.
The 2020-2021 Homecoming Executive Council made the decision to change the name of the Homecoming student pep rally from "Pow Wow" to "Homecoming Live". Read the attached press release to learn more about the decision.
Previous Headliners
| YEAR | PERFORMER | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Peter, Paul, and Mary | Tully |
| 1966 | The Lettermen | Tully |
| 1967 | Al Hirt | Tully |
| 1968 | Ray Charles & The Raelettes | Tully |
| 1969 | Stevie Wonder, Bar Kays, Oliver, Jennifer Warnes, Stu Gilliam | Stadium |
| 1970 | Chambers Brothers and Sugarloaf | Stadium |
| 1971 | Ike and Tina Turner | Stadium |
| 1972 | Associatioin, Bob Seger, Brownsville Station | Stadium |
| 1973 | The Fantasmagical Flash & Filigree Holocaust Flash Cadilac, Steve Martin, and more… | Stadium |
| 1974 | Seals and Croft | Stadium |
| 1975 | Stephen Stills and the Outlaws | Stadium |
| 1976 | Cheech and Chong, Little River Band, Meisburg & Walters | Stadium |
| 1977 | Kris Kristofferson, Rita Collidge, Billy Swan, Barbara Carroll | Stadium |
| 1978 | Winter Brothers Band | Union Green |
| 1979 | Bill Cosby, Sea Level, Leroux | Stadium |
| 1980 | Little River Band, Dirt Band | Stadium |
| 1981 | Beach Boys | Civic Center |
| 1982 | Bob Hope, Gary U.S. Bonds | Civic Center |
| 1983 | Talking Heads | Civic Center |
| 1984 | Chicago, Alan Kaye | Civic Center |
| 1985 | Chuck Berry, Martha Reeves, Sam Moore | Civic Center |
| 1986 | Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reffer Band | Civic Center |
| 1987 | The Outfield, Jimmy Davis, & Junction | Civic Center |
| 1988 | Rod Stewart | Civic Center |
| 1989 | Jay Leno, Cherelle | Stadium |
| 1990 | Bruce Hornsby and the Range, Richard Jeni | Civic Center |
| 1991 | Dennis Miller, Jeff Foxworthy | Civic Center |
| 1992 | Bobcat Goldthwait, Kevin Nealon, J. Sweeney | Civic Center |
| 1993 | Howie Mandel | Civic Center |
| 1994 | Jeff Foxworthy, Chris Spencer | Civic Center |
| 1995 | Adam Sandler | Civic Center |
| 1996 | Carrot Top | Civic Center |
| 1997 | David Spade, J.B. Cook | Civic Center |
| 1998 | Jay Mohr | Civic Center |
| 1999 | Sinbad | Civic Center |
| 2000 | Dave Chapelle | Civic Center |
| 2001 | Andy Dick, Vic Henly | Civic Center |
| 2002 | Dane Cook | Civic Center |
| 2003 | Cedric "The Entertainer" | Civic Center |
| 2004 | Larry the Cable Guy | Civic Center |
| 2005 | Carlos Mencia | Civic Center |
| 2006 | Stephen Colbert | Civic Center |
| 2007 | Sarah Silverman | Civic Center |
| 2008 | Jimmy Fallon | Civic Center |
| 2009 | Jim Gaffigan | Civic Center |
| 2010 | Fred Armisen and John Oliver | Civic Center |
| 2011 | Craig Ferguson | Civic Center |
| 2012 | Kathy Griffin | Civic Center |
| 2013 | Nick Offerman and Retta | Civic Center |
| 2014 | Kenan Thompson and Colin Jost | Civic Center |
| 2015 | Amy Schumer | Civic Center |
| 2016 | Whitney Cummings | Civic Center |
| 2017 | Hannibal Buress with Jak Knight | Civic Center |
| 2018 | Nick Kroll | Civic Center |
| 2019 | Pete Davidson with Ricky Velez | Civic Center |
| Spring 2021 | Mary Beth Barone and Sydney Washington | Stadium |
| 2022 | Social House | Civic Center |
