What is Forest Hills Stadium?
Forest Hills Stadium is a historic outdoor music venue that has welcomed fans to the picturesque New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, for nearly 100 years. Designed to optimize acoustics and with no obstructed views, the 13,000 seat capacity stadium is the only outdoor venue of its kind and size in the city.
Originally designed in the 1920s as the home of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Forest Hills Stadium began booking concerts in the 1960s, and went on to host some of the most culturally significant performances of the time, including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. The stadium was updated starting in 2013 with a number of state-of-the-art upgrades, and has since welcomed a new golden age of diverse superstars, including sell-out performances by Drake, Dolly Parton, Mumford & Sons, The Alabama Shakes, Ed Sheeran, and many more.
This year, Autograph and Forest Hills Stadium have partnered to offer digital collectibles for all ticket holders to commemorate attendance at the Forest Hills Stadium 2022 season.
What types of NFTs will Autograph be offering as part of the Forest Hills Stadium 2022 Collection?
For this collection, Autograph is offering one (1) type of NFT:
- Forest Hills Stadium Access Pass
What is the Forest Hills Stadium Access Pass?
Prior to each show in Autograph’s Forest Hills Stadium 2022 Collection (see table below, the
“Show List”), each ticket purchaser through the AXS ticketing platform will receive an email with a link to redeem their Access Pass. These collectibles commemorate attendance at an AEG performance at Forest Hills Stadium during the 2022 season.
There is one (1) version of the Forest Hills Stadium Access Pass (the
“Access Pass”). An Access Pass may be redeemed for each show included in the Show List. If an individual attends multiple shows on the Show List during the season, they will have the opportunity to redeem one (1) collectible for each show. Please note that while we aim to give all ticket holders the ability to redeem an Access Pass, redemption is valid while supplies last. Quantities and availability are subject to change at Autograph’s sole discretion.
See the following table for Autograph's Forest Hills Stadium 2022 Collection Show List. Times are approximate and subject to change; Autograph reserves the right to amend these details as necessary.
Autograph's Forest Hills Stadium 2022 Collection Show List
| Forest Hills Stadium Show | Show Date | Redemption Window End |
| Lane 8 |
7/16/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| Coheed & Cambria |
7/30/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| Rock The Bells |
8/06/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| Bill Burr |
8/10/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| Fleet Foxes |
8/13/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| Leon Bridges |
8/18/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| Lord Huron |
8/19/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| Van Morrison |
9/10/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| Jamie XX, Four Tet + Floating Points |
9/23/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| Death Cab for Cutie |
9/30/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| Yeah Yeah Yeahs |
10/01/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
| King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard |
10/21/2022 |
10/28/2022 at 11:59 PM ET |
What utility is associated with the Forest Hills Stadium Pass?
Holders of the Access Pass will get a chance to attend a private Autograph event in 2023 and gain access to a virtual Forest Hills Stadium community.
(Updated September 9, 2022)
The first 30 fans to present their Access Pass NFTs to an Autograph team member at Portal 7 at the following shows will receive one (1) Backyard Pass and one (1) drink voucher:
- Leon Bridges
- Lord Huron
- Van Morrison
Additionally, the first 30 fans to present their Access Pass NFT to an Autograph team member at Portal 7 at the Van Morrison show will receive one (1) ticket to a remaining Forest Hills Stadium show listed in the table above (while supplies last).
Note : In order to redeem the NFTs and be eligible for the utility above, users must:
- Hold a ticket to a Forest Hills Stadium show that is part of the Show List (see table above)
- Receive an email from Forest Hills Stadium and click the link to redeem
- Login to or register an Autograph account, after which your Access Pass will be visible in your account under Gallery
Once these steps are complete, you have redeemed and now hold an Access Pass. For more information about the Forest Hills Stadium 2022 Collection, please see the
Official Terms & Conditions.
FAQs
Please note that Forest Hill Stadium Access Passes are available while supplies last.
Do I need a Forest Hill Stadium ticket in order to claim an Access Pass?
Yes. Each Forest Hills Stadium ticket for any of the thirteen (13) shows in Autograph’s Collection (see Show List above) can be used to redeem your Access Pass. Ticket purchasers through the AXS ticketing platform will receive an email with a redemption link within two days prior to your designated show - please note this email will be sent to the same address that was used to purchase your ticket (check your spam folder if not received).
Who is eligible to redeem an Access Pass?
Anyone who holds a valid ticket to a show on the Show List can redeem an Access Pass. If you sell your ticket after you redeem your Access Pass, you will not be able to gain access to the perks tied to your Access Pass.
How many Access Passes can I claim?
Each ticket can be used to redeem one (1) Access Pass. Only the holder of the ticket used to initially claim the Access Pass is eligible to access a token-gated virtual Forest Hills Stadium community and have a chance to attend an Autograph private event in 2023.
When is the deadline to redeem an Access Pass?
The redemption window for your Access Pass opens two (2) days prior to the Forest Hills Stadium show you will be attending, see the table above. The redemption window for all Access Passes closes on 10/28/2022 at 11:59pm ET.
Is there any cost to redeem an Access Pass?
No, there is no cost associated with redeeming an Access Pass.
What is a Forest Hills Stadium Access Pass?
An Access Pass is an NFT, a non-fungible token, which is a unique, non-interchangeable digital asset stored on a digital ledger, or “blockchain.” These tokens can be associated with different types of media (including images, videos, and audio clips). The proof of a token’s ownership is verified and authenticated by the hosting blockchain.
Autograph NFTs are minted and sold on the Polygon network, which utilizes a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. Polygon's PoS validators consume electricity that is orders of magnitude less than Proof-of-Work (PoW) blockchains employed by other platforms. For Autograph and Forest Hills Stadium, that ultimately translates to more eco-friendliness and considerably less carbon emissions. More information regarding Polygon’s positive environmental use-cases can be found
here.
