When it comes to spring concerts, almost every university holds a big one. Some, like Brown University, host music festivals that span multiple days and feature many artists. Each school has some iteration of a programming board – a group that spends its time planning the spring concert, booking the talent and ensuring the success of the show. At Syracuse University, that organization is University Union. After the announcement of Block Party artists Kaskade, Cold War Kids and Phantogram, SU students wanted a more extensive breakdown of UU’s working budget. Though figures are approximate and vary by year and concert, The Daily Orange compares UU’s Block Party lineup and budget to that of other schools.

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