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FREE TICKETS TO LAS VEGAS 100TH BIRTHDAY BASH FEATURING
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS GONE IN 15 MINUTES
Las Vegas, April 18, 2005. - Nearly 50,000 free tickets to Las Vegas'100th birthday bash with the world-renowned, multi-platinum rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers on July 2nd were gone in 15 minutes according to Ticketmaster who managed the online distribution via www.vegasrocks100.com this afternoon.
"We knew that free tickets to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Las Vegas would go fast, but fifteen minutes is simply incredible!" said Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Chairman for the Centennial celebration. "It's proof to the greatness of this concert, and I look forward to celebrating Las Vegas' 100th birthday with locals and visitors alike."
Clear Channel Entertainment Properties has also ensured that more local Las Vegans have a chance to see this unforgettable event. A limited number of free tickets will be available on May 16 at noon PST at participating local Ticketmaster locations.*
"The fact that tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event were gone in 15 minutes is a testament to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Las Vegas," commented Bruce Eskowitz, President of Clear Channel Entertainment Properties, the company producing the concert event. "Now, the only other way to get tickets and participate in the excitement of this 100-year celebration is to become a sponsor." Companies interested in Centennial sponsorships should contact Bruce Eskowitz at bruceeskowitz@clearchannel.com or Craig Hoover at craighoover@clearchannel.com from Clear Channel Entertainment Properties..
The free live outdoor concert will be on the grounds of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). Top alternative-rock act Weezer will open the concert.
The Las Vegas Centennial is a yearlong celebration that pays tribute to the exciting people, places and events that helped shape Las Vegas history since 110 acres was purchased near the first railroad in a land auction nearly a century ago. Hundreds of events are taking place throughout 2005 to commemorate 100 years of Neon including building the World's Largest Birthday Cake weighing in at 130,000 pounds, Once Upon 100 Weddings promotion and the 100 Murals initiative that is creating more than 100 permanent pieces of art throughout the community. For details about the Las Vegas Centennial, visit www.lasvegas2005.org.
*Ticketmaster locations:
Ritmo Latino at 2320 E. Bonanza Rd.; Tower Records/WOW Superstore at 4580 W. Sahara Ave. and Smith's Food & Drugs at 6130 W. Tropicana, 3850 E. Flamingo Rd., 450 N. Nellis Blvd., 2540 S. Maryland Pkwy., 232 N. Jones Blvd., 850 S. Rancho., 4440 N. Rancho, 2211 N. Rampart, 8555 W. Sahara Ave., 9851 W. Charleston, 5564 Camino Al Norte, 9750 S. Maryland Pkwy., 9350 W. Flamingo Rd., 4840 W. Desert Inn Rd., 4600 E. Sunset Rd., 830 S. Boulder Hwy., 2385 E. Windmill Lane, 1000 N. Green Valley Pkwy., 10616 S. Eastern Ave. and 601 S. Hwy 160 in Pahrump.
About Clear Channel Entertainment Properties
Clear Channel Entertainment Properties, a division of Clear Channel Entertainment, markets the organization's vast network of assets - venues; music, motor sports, action sports, and theatrical properties; exclusive special events, exhibitions, and Emmy(r) award-winning television production services - to corporations seeking unique brand positioning. In addition, Clear Channel Entertainment Properties specializes in creating custom, high-impact marketing programs and special events that provide flexibility for client budget and timing parameters. Services include advertising, strategic marketing and content development, national and local sales programs, product and service launches, and television/broadcast programming. The resources and reach of Clear Channel Entertainment Properties have already made them among the most sought-after partners for business and consumer marketing in live entertainment today. Clear Channel Entertainment is a division of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU), a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, promotes and/or produces over 29,000 events, attended by more than 65 million people. The company currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues, including more than 100 in North America and 30 in Europe. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com.
