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November 16, 2023 • 
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Don’t miss this electric + eclectic performance from Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press.

Photo provided by Indiana Sports Corp.

Start your Championship weekend off right with the Big Ten Kickoff Concert on Friday, Dec. 1, featuring a live performance from Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press at Monument Circle.

Ticket prices are “donate what you can” to benefit Gleaners Food Bank as they fight hunger in Central Indiana. Concert tickets can be bought online in advance or at the gate — get yours now. Grab tickets.

Bonus: Fan giveaways will be happening throughout the night — including two tickets to the Big Ten Football Championship Game.

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