The Best Acts Will Open Bon Jovi
BON JOVI’S
OPENING ACT CONTEST GIVES ARTISTS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY ON THE THIS HOUSE
IS NOT FOR SALE TOUR
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The Best Acts Will Open a Show for One of Rock’s Biggest Bands
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Watch Jon
Bon Jovi’s Announcement on Facebook Live
LOS ANGELES, CA – January 10,
2017 – As one of Rock’s biggest bands, Bon
Jovi’s legacy is as much about giving back as it is about anthemic
performances and box-office-smashing tours. In that spirit, Jon Bon
Jovi today announced on Facebook Live an opening act
contest that allows bands to upload an audition for the chance to open an arena
date on Bon Jovi’s upcoming 2017 This House Is Not For Sale Tour.
It is the third time in recent
years that the Grammy Award®-winning band has invited local and regional
artists to share the stage (2006’s Have A Nice Day Tour and 2010’s The Circle
Tour). Those chosen will demonstrate that they have the sound, style, and
substance to open an arena show. A
different artist(s) will open for Bon Jovi on each one of the Live Nation-promoted
concerts listed below.
Jon Bon Jovi said, "Every great
band starts small and builds their rep one show at a time. That's the
opportunity we were given and now we want to pay it forward. If you're ready
for the arena stage, submit your audition tapes and join us in playing for the
best audiences in rock music."
TO ENTER: Bands
will upload audition videos beginning now at www.bonjovi.com/2017-opening-act-contest/
or the Bon Jovi and Live Nation Facebook pages. Submissions will be displayed in a live gallery for viewing and
sharing. Live Nation will choose 10 finalists, and Bon Jovi management
will select the opening act contest winner for each tour date.
All musicians who are selected as tour openers will be featured across Live
Nation and Bon Jovi’s Facebook pages. For rules, visit http://livemu.sc/OACRules.
Winners will be
notified they have won on the following dates:
First round of participating dates - winners
announced on or about January 27, 2017:
§ Bon Secours Wellness
Arena in Greenville, SC - concert on February 8, 2017
§ Philips Arena in
Atlanta, GA - concert on February 10, 2017
§ BB&T Center in
Sunrise, FL - concert on February 12, 2017
§ Amalie Arena in
Tampa, FL - concert on February 14, 2017
§ BJCC in Birmingham,
AL - concert on February 16, 2017
§ Bridgestone Arena in
Nashville, TN - concert on February 18, 2017
§ Scottrade Center in
St. Louis, MO - concert on February 19, 2017
Second round of participating dates - winners
announced on or about February 4, 2017:
§ Chesapeake Energy
Arena in Oklahoma City, OK - concert on February 21, 2017
§ American Airlines
Center in Dallas, TX - concert on February 23, 2017
§ T-Mobile Arena in Las
Vegas, NV - concert on February 25, 2017
§ Golden 1 Center in
Sacramento, CA - concert on February 28, 2017
Third round of participating dates - winners
announced on or about February 8, 2017:
§ SAP Center in San
Jose, CA - concert on March 1, 2017
§ Talking Stick Resort
Arena in Phoenix, AZ - concert on March 4, 2017
§ Viejas Arena in San
Diego, CA - concert on March 5, 2017
§ The Forum in Los
Angeles, CA - concert on March 8, 2017
Fourth round of participating dates - winners
announced on or about February 26, 2017:
§ Pepsi Center in
Denver, CO - concert on March 14, 2017
§ FedExForum in
Memphis, TN - concert on March 16, 2017
§ Nationwide Arena in
Columbus, OH - concert on March 18, 2017
§ Quicken Loans Arena
in Cleveland, OH - concert on March 19, 2017
§ Bankers Life
Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN - concert on March 22, 2017
Fifth round of participating dates - winners
announced on or about March 7, 2017:
§ United Center in
Chicago, IL - concert on March 26, 2017
§ Xcel Energy Center in
St. Paul, MN - concert on March 27, 2017
§ Joe Louis Arena in
Detroit, MI - concert on March 29, 2017
§ Wells Fargo Center in
Philadelphia, PA - concert on March 31, 2017
§ Mohegan Sun Arena in
Uncasville, CT - concert on April 1, 2017
Sixth round of participating dates - winners
announced on or about March 12, 2017:
§ PPG Paints Arena in
Pittsburgh, PA - concert on April 5, 2017
§ Madison Square Garden
in New York, NY - concert on April 7, 2017
§ Madison Square Garden
in New York, NY - concert on April 8, 2017
§ Air Canada Centre in
Toronto, ON - concert on April 10, 2017
§ Air Canada Centre in
Toronto, ON - concert on April 11, 2017
The This House Is Not for Sale Tour is
Bon Jovi’s first outing since the band’s 2013 Because We Can World Tour, which was their third tour in six years
to be ranked the #1 top-grossing tour in the world (a feat accomplished only by
The Rolling Stones previously). On tour, the iconic rock band will
present anthems, fan-favorites, and new hits from their newly released 14th
studio album, This House Is Not
for Sale (Island/UMG).
Tour dates are on sale now at LiveNation.com and through participating venue
Box Offices. Bon Jovi Fan Club tickets, including exclusive VIP packages are on
offer now as well.
Bon Jovi released This House Is Not for Sale on Nov. 4, 2016. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart,
giving the rock band its sixth No. 1. The title track reached the Top
Ten of the AC Radio Chart (Bon Jovi’s highest debut on that chart to date). This House Is Not for Sale is Bon Jovi’s first major release
since What About Now (2013),
the band’s third consecutive multi-platinum album to debut at No. 1 on the Top
200 (Lost Highway in
2007, and The Circle in
2009).
Visit www.bonjovi.com
for updated information.
ABOUT BON JOVI: Over an illustrious
career spanning more than three decades since their formation in 1983, Bon Jovi has earned their place
among global rock royalty. With over 130 million albums sold worldwide,
an extensive catalog of hit anthems, and more than 2,800 concerts performed in
50 countries for more than 35 million fans, Bon Jovi is the consummate rock and
roll band. Prior to 2013’s “Because We Can” world tour securing the highest
grossing tour of the year, Bon Jovi earned the No. 1 grossing worldwide tour in
2010 for “The Circle Tour,” which grossed $201 million total, and 2008’s “Lost
Highway” tour, which grossed $210.6 million. For more information on Bon Jovi,
visit www.BonJovi.com.
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.
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