WASHINGTON--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2001--
Tickets On Sale October 12 for Music Festival to Feature
Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Aerosmith, *NSYNC,
Backstreet Boys, Ricky Martin, Kiss and Many More
As the nation asks What more can we give?, many of the world's greatest performers are teaming with Clear Channel Entertainment for a star-studded music spectacular, "United We Stand," to raise money in support of the recovery efforts from the September 11th attack on America. The eight-hour music festival will be held Sunday, October 21, at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, beginning at noon EST.
"United We Stand" will feature performances by these confirmed artists: Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Aerosmith, *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, James Brown, Aaron Carter, Al Green, Ricky Martin, Kiss and many more. Additional artists will be announced as they are confirmed. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 12, and will be available by visiting all Ticketmaster outlets or www.CC.com. All money raised from "United We Stand" will benefit the American Red Cross Relief Fund, the Pentagon Relief Fund and The Salvation Army Relief Fund.
"Music is a common language that brings people together in times of triumph and sadness," said Clear Channel Entertainment Chairman and CEO Brian Becker, the producers of the show. "We support the President's call for unity and are extremely proud to contribute in any way we can to help these stellar artists raise money to assist in recovery efforts and to show their support for the military who are risking their lives for our safety."
Clear Channel Entertainment President - Music, Mid-Atlantic Region Larry Magid will executive produce "United We Stand." Among his production credits is 1985's "Live Aid."
In addition to "United We Stand," Clear Channel Entertainment is producing tonight's "Stand Up New York" comedy festival starring Jerry Seinfeld, the October 20 "Concert for the Americas" at Madison Square Garden in New York City and the "Country Freedom Concert" in Nashville on October 21.
About Clear Channel Entertainment (formerly SFX)
Clear Channel Entertainment, the world's leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books 135 live entertainment venues, including 44 amphitheaters in the U.S. and 28 venues in Europe. Each year, more than 62 million people attend approximately 26,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including: Live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; and specialized sports and motor sports shows.
In addition, Clear Channel Entertainment owns leading, independently operated talent management businesses, which specialize in the representation of athletes and broadcasters. Clear Channel Entertainment is headquartered in New York City.
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Tickets On Sale October 12 for Music Festival to Feature
Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Aerosmith, *NSYNC,
Backstreet Boys, Ricky Martin, Kiss and Many More
As the nation asks What more can we give?, many of the world's greatest performers are teaming with Clear Channel Entertainment for a star-studded music spectacular, "United We Stand," to raise money in support of the recovery efforts from the September 11th attack on America. The eight-hour music festival will be held Sunday, October 21, at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, beginning at noon EST.
"United We Stand" will feature performances by these confirmed artists: Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Aerosmith, *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, James Brown, Aaron Carter, Al Green, Ricky Martin, Kiss and many more. Additional artists will be announced as they are confirmed. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 12, and will be available by visiting all Ticketmaster outlets or www.CC.com. All money raised from "United We Stand" will benefit the American Red Cross Relief Fund, the Pentagon Relief Fund and The Salvation Army Relief Fund.
"Music is a common language that brings people together in times of triumph and sadness," said Clear Channel Entertainment Chairman and CEO Brian Becker, the producers of the show. "We support the President's call for unity and are extremely proud to contribute in any way we can to help these stellar artists raise money to assist in recovery efforts and to show their support for the military who are risking their lives for our safety."
Clear Channel Entertainment President - Music, Mid-Atlantic Region Larry Magid will executive produce "United We Stand." Among his production credits is 1985's "Live Aid."
In addition to "United We Stand," Clear Channel Entertainment is producing tonight's "Stand Up New York" comedy festival starring Jerry Seinfeld, the October 20 "Concert for the Americas" at Madison Square Garden in New York City and the "Country Freedom Concert" in Nashville on October 21.
About Clear Channel Entertainment (formerly SFX)
Clear Channel Entertainment, the world's leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books 135 live entertainment venues, including 44 amphitheaters in the U.S. and 28 venues in Europe. Each year, more than 62 million people attend approximately 26,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including: Live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; and specialized sports and motor sports shows.
In addition, Clear Channel Entertainment owns leading, independently operated talent management businesses, which specialize in the representation of athletes and broadcasters. Clear Channel Entertainment is headquartered in New York City.
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