Superstar Artists The Weeknd, The Chainsmokers, Alessia Cara, and Hedley Light Up Canada's Inaugural iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, November 25 at Toronto's Air Canada Centre
Virgin Mobile Presents iHeartRadio Canada Concert Produced by Live Nation with All-Star, Big Ticket Lineup Including Serena Ryder, Belly, Kardinal Offishall, and Kent Jones
– iHeartRadio Canada Jingle Ball kicks-off series of sought-after iHeartRadio Canada music experiences, with future Canadian concert dates and locations to be announced –
– Virgin Mobile offers exclusive pre-sale ticket access to Members, Oct. 8-9; general public ticket sales start Oct. 11 plus chances to win on iHeartRadio Canada stations –
– Free iHeartRadio Canada streaming service now available: App and desktop player offer instant access to hundreds of stations and an unprecedented amount of music options to suit every taste –
– Two-part special 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival airs tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV Two –
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"Welcome to Canada, iHeartRadio! We are pleased to be collaborating on bringing the Jingle Ball to Canadian music fans."
- Jeffrey Remedios, President, Universal Music Canada
"We share iHeartRadio's passion for diverse music experiences. Congratulations on bringing this iconic concert event to Canada."
- Shane Carter, President, Sony Music Entertainment Canada
"We've watched with envy some of the great iHeartRadio concert lineups over the years and couldn't be more excited that Canadian music fans now get to join in the fun."
-Steve Kane, President, Warner Music Canada
TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2016 /CNW/ - Coinciding with the launch of the iHeartRadio streaming service in Canada, the country's biggest and best music service also announced today the inaugural iHeartRadio Canada Jingle Ball. Building on the wildly successful concert series in the U.S., and launched in partnership with the world's leading live entertainment company Live Nation, Canada's first-ever iHeartRadio Jingle Ball presented by Virgin Mobile celebrates the holiday season with a truly diverse, can't-miss lineup for all music fans featuring superstars The Weeknd – whose performance coincides with the worldwide release of his new album, Starboy – The Chainsmokers, Alessia Cara, and Hedley, with more appearances and surprises for the night to be announced. Taking the stage Friday, Nov. 25 at Toronto's Air Canada Centre, the iHeartRadio Canada Jingle Ball also features performances by some of the industry's biggest acts including Serena Ryder, Belly, and Kent Jones, as well as an appearance by Kardinal Offishall.
The iHeartRadio Canada Jingle Ball joins the tradition of iHeatRadio's iconic festivals and concerts, consistently offering one-of-a-kind experiences like last month's 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival that rocked Las Vegas. In a Canadian exclusive, the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival featuring performances by U2, Sia, Sting, Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, OneRepublic, and many more will air in a two-night special broadcast tonight, Thursday, Oct. 6, and tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 7 at 8-11 p.m. ET on CTV Two. Following the television broadcasts, highlights from the three-day festival will be available on iHeartRadio.ca.
"Canada's first-ever iHeartRadio Jingle Ball and its slate of powerhouse performers demonstrates the momentum fuelling the iHeartRadio brand," said Randy Lennox, President, Broadcasting and Content, Bell Media. "The iHeartRadio Canada Jingle Ball lineup personifies what iHeartRadio is all about: it's an experiential brand that unites listeners and fans with radio in all genres, curated audio streams, television content, the biggest music events ever staged, and more."
"Wide availability, richness of variety, and easy accessibility – these are just a few of the features that have made radio a vital and lasting medium," said Rob Farina, Sr. Advisor, iHeartRadio Canada. "The iHeartRadio Canada Jingle Ball is just one example of how iHeartRadio is evolving the medium to the next level, delivering unique, live experiences that bring the music found across iHeartRadio to live audiences. Stay tuned for more great events, concerts, and exclusive offers!"
Title sponsor of the iHeartRadio Canada Jingle Ball, Virgin Mobile will be offering its Members exclusive priority access to tickets for the show. Members can get their pre-sale code in the My Benefits App or by heading to virginmobile.ca/benefits. The exclusive Virgin Mobile Member presale runs from Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 9 until 10 p.m. ET.
All other iHeartRadio Canada Jingle Ball tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. ET from Ticketmaster.ca, or by listening to iHeartRadio Canada stations for a chance to win.
As announced earlier this year, Bell Media entered into an exclusive partnership with iHeartMedia, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, making the iHeart brand available for Canadians for the first time. Since then, Bell Media announced a series of brand events, including the newly minted iHeartRadio Canada Fest, formerly known as CHUM FM FanFest. Most recently, iHeartRadio Canada TOP 20 hosted by iHeartRadio's English Canada Ambassador Andrea Collins, and DÉCOMPTE iHeartRadio Canada, hosted by the French Canada Ambassador for the brand, Patrick Langlois, were launched in September, 2016. Many more exciting concerts and brand developments will be announced in 2017.
The iHeartRadio Canada Jingle Ball is produced by Bell Media in association with Live Nation Canada.
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About iHeartRadio Canada
iHeartRadio, a best-in-class customizable digital listening experience and live events brand, is now available in Canada through a partnership between Bell Media and iHeartMedia. A leader in innovative radio programming throughout Canada, Bell Media features the country's most dynamic, popular, and respected radio brands, including Toronto's CHUM FM, Canada's #1 FM station, and the ÉNERGIE group in Québec, as well as international brands like Virgin Radio. In the U.S., iHeartRadio has surpassed 90 million registered users, reaching milestones at a rate faster than Facebook or any other streaming music service. In addition, iHeartRadio's registered user milestone does not account for the millions of listeners who tune into iHeartRadio's live radio streams without registering.
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 Bell Media
Bell Media creates content and builds brands that entertain, inform, engage, and inspire audiences through the platforms of their choice. Bell Media is Canada's leading content creation company with premier assets in television, radio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media. Bell Media owns 30 local television stations led by CTV, Canada's highest-rated television network; 30 specialty channels, including TSN and RDS, Canada's most-watched specialty channels in English and French; and four pay TV services, including The Movie Network and Super Écran. Bell Media is also Canada's largest radio broadcaster, with internationally renowned brand and streaming service iHeartRadio Canada as well as 105 licensed radio stations in 54 markets across the country. Bell Media owns Astral Out of Home with a network of more than 30,000 advertising faces in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, and Nova Scotia. Bell Media also operates more than 200 websites; delivers TV Everywhere with its CraveTV and GO video streaming services; operates multi-channel network Much Digital Studios; produces live theatrical shows via its partnership with Iconic Entertainment Studios; is partners in Cirque du Soleil Media; and owns Dome Productions Inc., a multi-platform production company. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada's largest communications company. For more on Bell Media, please visit www.bellmedia.ca.
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Patricia Garcia, Bell Media, 416.384.2645 or [email protected]; Renee Dupuis, Bell Media, 416.384.3154 or [email protected]
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