In 1981 the Irvine company opened the largest amphitheatre in Orange County, Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre. Next fall (2016) Orange County will lose this landmark. I'm writing here in hopes of saving it. Allowing hundreds of thousands of people in its 34 year run to see legendary performances by artists such as Michael Jackson, Grateful Dead, Kiss, Fall Out Boy, Rascal Flatts, Santana, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Drake and hundreds of others also including annual festivals such as the KROQ Weenie Roast and Oddball Comedy festival, this amphitheatre became a staple of Irvine and Orange County. As a regular concert goer, it is heart breaking to see the lease not being renewed of this valuable place and put more apartments in place as the city is already covering a large part of the city with them. Speaking on behalf of thousands of people, many very happy memories and extraordinary life experiences took place at this amphitheatre. For me personally, growing up as a teenager in Irvine I had the privilege of spending time with friends and family creating memories that people around the world could only dream of, and my life would not be remotely close to what it is without some of those experiences. Also, as a musician and songwriter seeing my idols in my home town and occasionally getting to meet them is something I could only have had with the amphitheatre being here. Being at other concert venues I can truly say the comfort, organization, and performance experiences don't compare to this. I dream for not only myself, but for others and for future generations to be able to experience seeing their favorite performers in such a wonderful setting with amazing sound quality and a stage capable of putting on an incredible show. I would imagine there would be much interest for representatives of Irvine for the amphitheatre to remain for commercial value and publicity. Tearing down this venue includes tearing down stories and memories of thousands of people.