Kennesaw State student’s viral rock concert pitch to Kennesaw City Council creates good vibes

Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google KENNESAW, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Kennesaw State University student whose speech to the Kennesaw City Council last week went viral plans to present a rock concert proposal to Kennesaw Parks and Recreation later this month. Noah Sensing, 20, wants to bring local rock music to the United Bankshares Amphitheater in downtown Kennesaw. His speech, later reposted to Instagram , has generated a positive conversation about using the amphitheater. “You’d think an amphitheater of this magnitude would be throwing concerts all the time,” Sensing said during the public comment portion of the Kennesaw City Council meeting on Nov. 2. But Sensing, who drives by the amphitheater daily, says he rarely sees it being used on nights and weekends. “I discovered we only had four concerts this year,” he said. After the Kennesaw City Council meeting, Sensing says he was approached by multiple city council members. Sensing said council members have responded positively. “They all are very receptive to it,” he said. “They seem very interested.” City Councilwoman Madelyn Orochena expressed support for the idea in a statement to Atlanta News First. “The United Bankshares Amphitheater has been a great public investment for Kennesaw, and I’d love to see more events happen there. I think it’s especially important to include local artists and talent because they are such an important part of our community. We want there to be something for everyone to enjoy downtown!” The city of Kennesaw broke ground on the amphitheater in 2023. It was built using $6 million in SPLOST funding. Sensing says the idea came from always having to go to Atlanta to see Kennesaw-based bands. “There are so many bands here, and they have nowhere to play,” he said. Sensing plans to present his concert plan to Kennesaw Parks and Recreation later this month. He hopes to hold a concert next spring, and possibly multiple concerts after that. “With the traction this has built up, we might as well shoot for the frickin’ moon at this point,” Sensing said. Copyright 2026 WANF. All rights reserved.