SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Monday 26 November, 2012: MTV Australia today announced the production of a special edition of MTV WORLD STAGE at Sydney’s Big Day Out on January 18, marking the first time an installment of the network’s global live music series has been produced in Australia.
MTV WORLD STAGE is MTV’s weekly, global live music series seen in over a half-billion households worldwide. Recorded “live” at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, MTV WORLD STAGE is the “front row seat” for music lovers to experience the biggest artists without leaving the comfort of their sofas.
Live performances from of some of the biggest acts appearing at Big Day Out will be showcased during the two one hour specials of MTV WORLD STAGE allowing music lovers from around the world the opportunity to experience Australia’s most iconic contemporary music festival. Local and international premiere dates, additional on-air and online content, on the ground activities and other details of MTV’s activity at Big Day Out will be announced shortly.
SAID REBECCA BATTIES, GENERAL MANAGER, MUSIC AND COMEDY, MTV AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND:
“Big Day Out deserves a global platform and MTV World Stage is going to show music fans everywhere that Australians can do a music festival like no one else. To be supporting the 21st year of Big Day Out in such a historic way makes this really exciting for us and also for music lovers all over the world. “
SAID KEN WEST, CREATOR / DIRECTOR, BIG DAY OUT:
“We are all totally pumped that MTV and World Stage are on board with us this year. To be able to show what the Big Day Out experience is really about to music fans all over the world is a dream come true. Great audiences, great music, Australian Summer; what’s not to like! BDO and MTV – two icons working together, this will go off. Can’t wait.”
Previous World Stage’s have included locations such as Athens, Rome, London, Buenos Aires, Beijing and Tokyo, showcasing artists such as Justin Bieber, Kings of Leon, Amy Winehouse, Muse, Green Day, The White Stripes, Jay Z, Metallica, Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas, Kasabian, Arcade Fire and many more.
MTV WORLD STAGE is MTV’s weekly, global live music series seen in over a half-billion households worldwide. Recorded “live” at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, MTV WORLD STAGE is the “front row seat” for music lovers to experience the biggest artists without leaving the comfort of their sofas.
Live performances from of some of the biggest acts appearing at Big Day Out will be showcased during the two one hour specials of MTV WORLD STAGE allowing music lovers from around the world the opportunity to experience Australia’s most iconic contemporary music festival. Local and international premiere dates, additional on-air and online content, on the ground activities and other details of MTV’s activity at Big Day Out will be announced shortly.
SAID REBECCA BATTIES, GENERAL MANAGER, MUSIC AND COMEDY, MTV AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND:
“Big Day Out deserves a global platform and MTV World Stage is going to show music fans everywhere that Australians can do a music festival like no one else. To be supporting the 21st year of Big Day Out in such a historic way makes this really exciting for us and also for music lovers all over the world. “
SAID KEN WEST, CREATOR / DIRECTOR, BIG DAY OUT:
“We are all totally pumped that MTV and World Stage are on board with us this year. To be able to show what the Big Day Out experience is really about to music fans all over the world is a dream come true. Great audiences, great music, Australian Summer; what’s not to like! BDO and MTV – two icons working together, this will go off. Can’t wait.”
Previous World Stage’s have included locations such as Athens, Rome, London, Buenos Aires, Beijing and Tokyo, showcasing artists such as Justin Bieber, Kings of Leon, Amy Winehouse, Muse, Green Day, The White Stripes, Jay Z, Metallica, Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas, Kasabian, Arcade Fire and many more.
With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. With more than 60 channels seen in more than 600 million households worldwide, MTV is the world’s largest television network and the leading multimedia brand dedicated to youth culture. Stay tuned for more information on how you can get your face around the world at Big Day Out 2013.
The Big Day Out lineup includes:
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (EXCLUSIVE AUSTRALIAN SHOWS) * THE KILLERS
YEAH YEAH YEAHS * VAMPIRE WEEKEND * BAND OF HORSES
THE BLOODY BEETROOTS (LIVE) * KASKADE * ANIMAL COLLECTIVE * B.o.B * SLEIGH BELLS FOALS * ALABAMA SHAKES * 360 * CRYSTAL CASTLES * PRETTY LIGHTS * OFF! * GRINSPOON AGAINST ME! * GARY CLARK JR * NICKY ROMERO * MORGAN PAGE * LOGO * EVERY TIME I DIE DELTA SPIRIT * CHILDISH GAMBINO * ME * HUNTING GROUNDS * JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD DEATH GRIPS * ADVENTURE CLUB * JAGWAR MA * HOUSE VS HURRICANE * AVALANCHE CITY TOUCAN * HELENA * NINA LAS VEGAS * SAMPOLOGY (AV / DJ SHOW)
For more information and artist images please visit www.bigdayout.com TICKETS ON SALE NOW VIA BIGDAYOUT.COM
2013 SHOW DATES AND VENUES:
Friday 18 January – Sydney – Showground
Sunday 20 January – Gold Coast – Parklands
Friday 25 January – Adelaide – Showground
Saturday 26 January – Melbourne – Flemington Racecourse Monday 28 January – Perth – Claremont Showground
Get social and keep updated with:
www.twitter.com/mtv_pr
www.twitter.com/mtvaustralia
www.twitter.com/bigdayout
www.facebook.com/mtvaustralia
www.facebook.com/bigdayout
#bigdayout
For any additional enquiries re World Stage please contact MTV on the below:
The Big Day Out lineup includes:
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (EXCLUSIVE AUSTRALIAN SHOWS) * THE KILLERS
YEAH YEAH YEAHS * VAMPIRE WEEKEND * BAND OF HORSES
THE BLOODY BEETROOTS (LIVE) * KASKADE * ANIMAL COLLECTIVE * B.o.B * SLEIGH BELLS FOALS * ALABAMA SHAKES * 360 * CRYSTAL CASTLES * PRETTY LIGHTS * OFF! * GRINSPOON AGAINST ME! * GARY CLARK JR * NICKY ROMERO * MORGAN PAGE * LOGO * EVERY TIME I DIE DELTA SPIRIT * CHILDISH GAMBINO * ME * HUNTING GROUNDS * JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD DEATH GRIPS * ADVENTURE CLUB * JAGWAR MA * HOUSE VS HURRICANE * AVALANCHE CITY TOUCAN * HELENA * NINA LAS VEGAS * SAMPOLOGY (AV / DJ SHOW)
For more information and artist images please visit www.bigdayout.com TICKETS ON SALE NOW VIA BIGDAYOUT.COM
2013 SHOW DATES AND VENUES:
Friday 18 January – Sydney – Showground
Sunday 20 January – Gold Coast – Parklands
Friday 25 January – Adelaide – Showground
Saturday 26 January – Melbourne – Flemington Racecourse Monday 28 January – Perth – Claremont Showground
Get social and keep updated with:
www.twitter.com/mtv_pr
www.twitter.com/mtvaustralia
www.twitter.com/bigdayout
www.facebook.com/mtvaustralia
www.facebook.com/bigdayout
#bigdayout
For any additional enquiries re World Stage please contact MTV on the below:
Milly Gattegno
Publicity & Communications Manager MTV Networks Australia milly.gattegno@vimn.com
+61 2 9921 0261
Publicity & Communications Manager MTV Networks Australia milly.gattegno@vimn.com
+61 2 9921 0261
Carrie Jones
Junior Publicist
MTV Networks Australia and New Zealand carrie.jones@vimn.com
+61 2 9921 0223
For any additional enquiries re Big Day Out, please contact media@bigdayout.com
Junior Publicist
MTV Networks Australia and New Zealand carrie.jones@vimn.com
+61 2 9921 0223
For any additional enquiries re Big Day Out, please contact media@bigdayout.com
