LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner
Broadcasting System, Inc. and Live Nation Entertainment
(NYSE: LYV) today announced the Live Nation Music
Awards, a new television event honoring the best live
musical performances of the year. Set to be simulcast on TNT
and TBS on Oct. 1,
2015, the star-studded ceremony will be produced by
Live Nation Entertainment in collaboration with IMG
and dick clark productions.
The Live Nation Music Awards will connect fans with their
favorite artists in an unprecedented way, bringing viewers into the
spontaneous, electric atmosphere that makes live music so exciting.
The show will honor the year's most memorable performances in
categories as varied as "Live Performance of the Year," "Best
On-Stage Collaboration," "Road Warrior of the Year," and "Best
Special Effects in a Festival." It will also feature unique,
never-before-seen collaborations and special appearances.
The Live Nation Music Awards will be executive-produced
by Michael Rapino, Live
Nation Entertainment's president and CEO; Mark Shapiro, IMG's Chief Content Officer;
Allen Shapiro (So You
Think You Can Dance, Golden Globe Awards), dick clark
productions' CEO; and Michael
Mahan, dick clark productions' president.
"With all the honors given to recorded music, it's great to
finally see awards created for live performances," said
David Eilenberg, senior vice
president of unscripted series, specials and late night for TBS and
TNT. "We're proud to be joining forces with Live Nation, IMG, and
dick clark productions to break new ground and honor the most
exciting live musical performances of the year."
"Live Nation is dedicated to bringing artists and fans together
for life-long memories and we are honored to take part in
recognizing the talent who bring those experiences to life," said
Michael Rapino.
"In the last few years, we've seen incredible innovation and
investment in live music," said Mark
Shapiro. "Music permeates all aspects of entertainment,
and fans are ready to celebrate all that the industry is doing
around the world to push the envelope and create unique
experiences. We're excited to be teaming up with Live Nation and
dick clark productions to honor artists in a fresh, new way."
"Touring is by far one of the most powerful platforms for
artists to connect with their fans," said Allen Shapiro. "I'm excited to launch a new
franchise with Live Nation and IMG."
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading
live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders:
Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media &
Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional
information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion and media operating in
more than 25 countries around the world. IMG's businesses include
Events & Media, College, Golf, Tennis, Performance and IMG
Academy, Fashion, Models, Clients, Licensing, Joint Ventures, and
creative management agency Art + Commerce. In 2014, IMG was
acquired by WME, the world's leading entertainment and media
agency. Together, the companies offer an unparalleled client
roster; strategic partnerships with sponsors and brands; and
marquee assets across sports, entertainment, events, music and
fashion.
IMG's previous primetime productions include Christmas in
Rockefeller Center, Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of
the Year, Boston Pops 4th of July Spectacular, the NHL
All-Star Game and NHL Awards, the Ryder Cup Opening and Closing
Ceremonies, 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief and
Thanksgiving Live for the Food
Network.
About dick clark productions
dick clark productions (dcp) is the world's largest producer and
proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with
the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Country
Countdown Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard
Music Awards, Dick Clark's
New Year's Rockin' Eve with
Ryan Seacrest, Golden Globe
Awards, Hollywood Film Awards and The PEOPLE Magazine
Awards. Weekly television programming includes So You Think
You Can Dance from 19 Entertainment, a division of CORE Media
Group, and dcp; World's Funniest Fails from Jukin Media and
dcp; and Boom! (FOX) from Keshet DCP, the joint venture
between Keshet International (KI), the global distribution and
production arm of Keshet Media Group, and DC Media, the parent
company of dcp. dcp also owns one of the world's most unique
and extensive entertainment archive libraries with more than 55
years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials,
performances and legendary programming. For additional information,
visit www.dickclark.com.
About TNT
TNT is television's destination for drama. Seen in 101 million
households and ranking among cable's top networks, TNT is home to
such original drama series as Rizzoli & Isles, Major
Crimes, Falling Skies, The Last Ship,
Murder in the First, Legends, The Librarians
and Transporter The Series. TNT's slate of upcoming scripted
dramas includes Public Morals, Proof and Agent
X. TNT also features such dramatic unscripted series as Cold
Justice and the upcoming Cold Justice: Sex Crimes. In
addition, TNT is the cable home to popular dramas like
Castle, Bones, Supernatural and Grimm;
primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®;
blockbuster movies; and championship sports coverage, including the
NBA and the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
TNT is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner
company. Turner Broadcasting creates and programs branded news;
entertainment; kids and young adult; and sports media environments
on television and other platforms for consumers around the
world.
Website: www.tntdrama.com
Pressroom: pressroom.turner.com/us/tnt
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/user/tntweknowdrama
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TNTDrama
Twitter: twitter.com/TNTDrama |
twitter.com/TNTPR
Mobile: www.tntdrama.com/mobile
Watch TNT app available for iOS and Android
devices.
About TBS
TBS is basic cable's #1 entertainment network among young adults
in primetime. Available in 101 million households, TBS features
such original comedies as American Dad!, Your Family or
Mine and the upcoming Angie Tribeca and Clipped.
TBS also features unscripted originals like King of the
Nerds and Meet the Smiths. In late night TBS, is home
to the Emmy®-winning series CONAN, starring
Conan O'Brien. The TBS lineup also
includes popular contemporary comedies, such as The Big Bang
Theory and Family Guy, along with blockbuster movies and
championship sports.
TBS is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner
company. Turner Broadcasting creates and programs branded news;
entertainment; kids and young adult; and sports media environments
on television and other platforms for consumers around the
world.
Website: www.tbs.com
Pressroom:
pressroom.turner.com/us/tbs
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/user/TBS
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TBSveryfunny
Twitter:
twitter.com/TBSveryfunny |
twitter.com/TBSPR
Mobile:
www.tbs.com/mobile
Watch TBS app available for iOS and Android
devices.
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