In the news release, The Seaport District Unveils 2019 Summer
Concert Series On The Rooftop at Pier 17® In Partnership With Live
Nation, issued 25-Feb-2019 by The
Howard Hughes Corporation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the
company that in the 2019 line-up bulleted section, the June 15th bullet should read "GRITS &
BISCUITS BLOCK PARTY" rather than "GRITS & BISQUITS BLOCK
PARTY" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected
release follows:
The Seaport District Unveils 2019 Summer Concert Series On The
Rooftop at Pier 17® In Partnership With Live Nation OneRepublic,
Passion Pit, Billie Eilish,
Ringo
Starr, The Lonely Island, O.A.R, Slushii and More to Perform
at Premier Open-Air Rooftop Venue
Chase
Credit and Debit Cardholder Presale Access Begins
February 26; General Onsale
Friday, March 1 at
10am EST
NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Howard
Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC), in partnership with exclusive
booking partner Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV),
unveiled today the initial lineup for its second annual Summer
Concert Series on The Rooftop at Pier 17® at
the Seaport District. Kicking off in May, this summer's concert
series features performances by artists including Grammy nominated
pop rock band, OneRepublic; comedy trio, The
Lonely Island; soul musicians, Trombone Shorty &
Ben Harper; legendary rock band,
Steve Miller Band and more,
all set against panoramic views of the iconic New York skyline. New Yorkers and visitors
alike will once again be able to experience the one-of-a-kind,
open-air rooftop venue recently named "Best New Concert Venue" of
2018 at the 30th Annual Pollstar Awards.
The Rooftop at Pier 17 captivated fans and industry
professionals last year by offering the preeminent sound quality of
an intimate listening environment in a rooftop outdoor setting
overlooking the Lower Manhattan waterfront, and exceptional
hospitalities featuring gourmet food trucks with specially curated
menus, premium drink stations and luxury experiences.
"Following the success of our 2018 inaugural season, we look
forward to welcoming New Yorkers back to the Seaport District for
an unforgettable concert experience," said Saul Scherl, President of the New York Tri-State
Region, The Howard Hughes Corporation. "This season will once again
feature first-class entertainment and unparalleled panoramic views
of the Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building and the Statue of
Liberty."
"We are thrilled to welcome such a diverse group of artists to
such a beautiful venue as part of the 2019 Summer Concert Series on
The Rooftop at Pier 17," said Stacie
George, Senior Vice President at Live Nation. "We are proud
to partner with The Howard Hughes Corporation and look forward to
an amazing summer of music on the water."
This concert season will also feature the new Heineken Green
Zone from Pier 17 Founding Partner Heineken, offering guests an
exclusive fan section with a reserved Premium GA (general
admission) viewing area situated in front of the stage and access
to dedicated concessions. In addition, other Pier 17 Founding
Partners—Chase, The Lincoln Motor Company and Pepsi—continue to
elevate the visitor experience with engaging consumer activations
throughout the season, on The Rooftop at Pier 17 and throughout the
Seaport District.
Within the last year, the new Pier 17 has quickly established
itself as a dynamic, year-round destination for culinary and
cultural entertainment, offering space for concerts, private
events, product launches and more, along with this year's
introduction of the Seaport District's new Winterland experience,
featuring the city's first open-air rooftop ice skating rink. The
Pier Village, a collection of waterfront restaurants by culinary
powerhouses on the first two floors of Pier 17, will welcome its
first restaurant by summer 2019 with the opening of Jean-Georges Vongerichten's seafood restaurant
followed by openings from David
Chang of the Momofuku Group, Helene
Henderson of Malibu Farm, and Andrew
Carmellini.
Tickets to the Summer Concert Series, including access to the
Heineken Green Zone, will be available for purchase to the general
public starting Friday, March 1 at
10am EST via Ticketmaster.com or by
calling 1-800-745-3000. Additionally, exclusive presale access is
available to Chase credit and debit cardholders beginning on
Tuesday, February 26 at 10am EST. Chase cardholders must use the first
six digits of a Chase credit or debit card to receive advance
ticket access via Ticketmaster.com.
The 2019 line-up features performances by artists including, but
not limited to:
- May 19 & 21: Passion Pit –
Manners 10th Anniversary Tour
- May 25: Walk Off The Earth
- June 11: SiriusXM The Pulse
Presents: The Mighty O.A.R. with American Authors and
Huntertones
- June 15: E.Z.Mo Breezy presents:
GRITS & BISCUITS BLOCK PARTY
- June 18: Billie Eilish – WHEN WE
ALL FALL ASLEEP, WORLD TOUR – NYC
- June 21: The Lonely Island
- June 22: Monster Energy Outbreak
Tour Presents – Slushii
- July 19: Iration – Live From
Paradise! with Pepper, Fortunate Youth and Katastro
- July 20: OneRepublic
- July 24: Steve Miller Band & Marty Stuart
- July 27: The Struts: Young &
Dangerous Tour 2019
- August 1: Ben Folds & Violent Femmes
- August 2: Greensky Bluegrass
- August 3: Rebelution – Good Vibes
Summer Tour 2019
- August 6: Stray Cats – 40th
Anniversary Tour
- August 11: Papa Roach: Who Do You
Trust? Tour
- August 18: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band
- August 24: Squeeze
- August 26 & 27: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals and
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
- September 14 & 15:
Shakey Graves & Dr. Dog
- October 11: Thievery
Corporation
And more shows to be announced.
For additional information on the Seaport District and the
Summer Concert Series on The Rooftop at Pier 17, visit
Pier17NY.com and follow @Pier17NY across Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram. The Rooftop at Pier 17 is located at 89
South Street, New York, NY
10038.
About Seaport District
The Seaport District is
New York's original commercial
hub, located on the East River in Lower Manhattan with unparalleled
views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and the city
skyline. An essential part of the city for over 300 years, the
re-envisioned Seaport District will continue to function as a
community anchor and "port of discovery" for the rapidly growing
population of Lower Manhattan. The Howard Hughes Corporation® is
leveraging the Seaport District's history as the birthplace of
innovation, as it transforms a district spanning several city
blocks, creating approximately 450,000 square feet of dynamic
culinary, fashion, entertainment and cultural experiences.
Highlights include Pier 17®, one of New York City's newest iconic entertainment
destinations, with a 1.5-acre rooftop that serves as a year-round
community amenity and cultural and event space. The Rooftop at Pier
17 transforms seasonally from a Winterland experience, complete
with the city's first open-air rooftop ice skating rink, to an
outdoor performance venue which was recently named "Best New
Concert Venue" by Pollstar. In addition to hosting the annual
Summer Concert Series, The Rooftop at Pier 17 offers an array of
seasonal bar and food options, and the standalone R17 restaurant
which evolves with the seasons. The Pier Village, a collection of
waterfront restaurants by culinary powerhouses on the first two
floors of Pier 17, will welcome its first restaurant by summer 2019
with the opening of Jean-Georges
Vongerichten's seafood restaurant followed by openings from
David Chang of the Momofuku Group,
Helene Henderson of Malibu Farm, and
Andrew Carmellini. Pier 17 is home
to ESPN's new live broadcast studios, which opened in April 2018.
The Seaport District features the only U.S. location of
Carla Sozzani's pioneering
experiential concept store, 10 Corso Como, as well as the only
permanent location of SJP by Sarah Jessica
Parker in New York. The
district is home to the first iPic Theaters located in Manhattan, which is the premier cinema
operator's highest grossing location. The Seaport will also feature
a 50,000-square-foot food hall by Jean-Georges in the restored Tin
Building that is currently under construction. For additional
information, visit SeaportDistrict.NYC.
About The Howard Hughes Corporation®
The Howard Hughes
Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and
mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets
include the country's preeminent portfolio of master planned
communities, as well as operating properties and development
opportunities including: the Seaport District in New York; Columbia,
Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills, and
Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston,
Texas area; Summerlin®, Las
Vegas; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The Howard Hughes
Corporation's portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and
accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of
the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to
innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing
commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its
communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New
York Stock Exchange as HHC. For additional information visit
www.howardhughes.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, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional
information, visit livenationentertainment.com.
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Brand Communications
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The Howard Hughes Corporation
Cristina Carlson, (347) 454-4259
Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public Relations
cristina.carlson@howardhughes.com
Live Nation
Jenna
Roper, (917) 421-5006
Director of Marketing
JennaRoper@LiveNation.com
For HHC Investor Relations
David O'Reilly, (214) 741-7744
Chief Financial
Officer
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