FUSE KICKS OFF THE SUMMER WITH BONNAROO
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Tune-In on June 20 at 9pm ET for “Fuse Fest: Bonnaroo 2009,” A Concert Special Highlighting the Best Performances From This Year’s Festival including Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Phish, Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg and more.
New York (June 9, 2009) – This week, Fuse returns to the fields of Manchester, TN to cover the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival as part of a 3-year deal as the exclusive television partner. The eighth annual festival will be held June 11-14 with performances by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Phish, Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg, Nine Inch Nails, and more. Fuse will bring viewers live hits, backstage interviews, documentaries featuring Bonnaroo artists, OnDemand content and highlights from Bonnaroo 2008 all leading up to the June 20th premiere of “Fuse Fest: Bonnaroo 2009,” a highlight show featuring this year’s greatest performances.
“Fuse is thrilled to return to Bonnaroo as the exclusive television partner,” said Dave Weier, VP, Programming, Fuse. “We will provide unprecedented Bonnaroo access across multiple platforms, including on-air, online and OnDemand, to provide viewers with a comprehensive festival experience.”
Fans on-site will also enjoy visiting the landmark Fuse Barn, which will once again be located in the middle of Centeroo. An oasis of modern conveniences in the fields of Manchester, the Fuse Barn will provide festival-goers with the opportunity to check email, charge phones, cool off in the shade, play music-themed game shows, create vinyl spin art, relax to tunes played by the video DJ and sing karaoke with a live band.
Online at fuse.tv, music lovers can download free music from this year’s Bonnaroo bands including Bon Iver, Elvis Costello, Phoenix, as well as view photos and watch videos from last year’s event. Fans can also enter a contest to win a pair of tickets to this year’s festival.
“FUSE FEST: BONNAROO 2009”
SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH AT 9:00PM – 10:00PM ET
Fuse is front and center at Bonnaroo 2009 with this year’s biggest artists in a Fuse exclusive concert special. Don’t miss the best performances by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Phish, Beastie Boys, Snoop Dogg and the best moments from this year’s festival.
Other Bonnaroo programming includes:
“BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND: LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY”
THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH FROM 8:00PM – 10:00PM ET
The Emmy Award winning concert featuring Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band’s performance filmed at Madison Square Garden on June 29 and July 1, 2000. The concert was the culmination of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band's highly successful 1999-2000 tour.
“BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: MAKING OF WORKING ON A DREAM”
THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH FROM 10:00PM – 10:30PM ET
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Bruce Springsteen’s latest album, Working on a Dream, with this half-hour special featuring in-studio footage, never-before-heard demos and early versions of songs made famous by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band.
“NO. 1 COUNTDOWN: BONNAROO ALL STARS”
MONDAY, JUNE 15TH FROM 4:00PM – 5:00PM ET
Tune-in to this special edition of “No. 1 Countdown” featuring past and present Bonnaroo artists including Bruce Springsteen, Kanye West and many more.
“FUSE FEST: BONNAROO 2008”
MONDAY, JUNE 15TH FROM 5:00PM – 6:00PM ET
Get ready for Bonnaroo 2009 with the best performances from Fuse’s coverage of Bonnaroo 2008. Don’t miss performances by Metallica, Pearl Jam, Jack Johnson, Mastadon, and The Raconteurs in this one-hour special.
“BEASTIE BOYS: AWESOME, I SHOT THAT!”
MONDAY, JUNE 15TH FROM 6:00PM – 7:00PM ET
50 fans were given the opportunity to shoot the Beastie Boys live concert on October 9, 2004 at Madison Square Garden and what they shot became “Beastie Boys: Awesome, I Shot That!” Featuring hits from all six of their albums, this concert special is like no other.
Tune-in to Fuse Fest for a front row seat at this year’s biggest and best music festivals including Bonnaroo and Vans Warped Tour coming in July.
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Fuse brings viewers closer to their favorite artists and bands by featuring original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks – all rooted in the music experience. Celebrating the hit makers of today, familiar favorites and edgy newcomers, Fuse accommodates the wide ranging tastes and attitudes of its 12-34 year-old audience with compelling music programming on-air, on-line, on-demand and via mobile technologies. Fuse is a part of MSG Media, which includes television networks MSG and MSG Plus and MSG Interactive, which oversees all company wireless and online initiatives. MSG Media is a division of Madison Square Garden, L.P., which is owned by Cablevision Systems Corporation, and includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League); MSG Entertainment, which includes concerts and events at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Wang Center, the Beacon Theatre, as well as the legendary Chicago Theatre, and which manages wholly-owned live entertainment properties including the Radio City Rockettes and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Additional information about Fuse can be found at http://press.fuse.tv/