LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Live Nation Entertainment) Fans of Lady Gaga, John Lennon,
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers,
George Michael, Green Day,
Shakira and more than 25 other top musical acts can rock out in collectible edition t-shirts showing off their favorite artists and their support for City of Hope, a leading research, treatment and education institute for cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS. Beginning this month, fans who visit the artists' official websites and CityofHopeShop.com can purchase 'Hope, Love and Rock & Roll' t-shirts featuring their favorite artists, with not less than 50-percent of the retail price benefitting research and treatment programs at City of Hope.
'I'm a big believer in the power of music to connect and heal,' said Irving Azoff, chairman of Live Nation Entertainment. 'I'm so grateful to the many artists and friends who are contributing to the unique 'Hope, Love and Rock & Roll' merchandise program supporting City of Hope, an organization my wife Shelli and I are deeply committed to.'
Added Shelli Azoff, a longtime member of the City of Hope Music and Entertainment Industry Group, 'The artists in this program inspire millions of fans through their music and example. I'm personally inspired by City of Hope's doctors and researchers, who work every day to develop treatments and cures for life-threatening illnesses, and am delighted that music fans can join Irving and me in supporting this important organization just by purchasing one-of-a-kind t-shirts.'
Featured artists in the program include:
Avenged Sevenfold
Avril Lavigne
Barbra Streisand
Eminem
George Michael
Green Day
JAY-Z
Jimmy Buffett
John Lennon
Journey
Justin Bieber
Kiss
Lady GaGa
Madonna
New Kids on the Block
Nickelback
No Doubt
Ozzy Osbourne
Rihanna
Rod Stewart
Shakira
Shania Twain
Slipknot
Stone Sour
Sublime
Sugarland
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
ZZ Top
Additional artists will be announced throughout the year.
'Music plays such a vital role in our lives, comforting us in our times of need or galvanizing us into action to make a positive change,' said Alexandra M. Levine, M.D., chief medical officer, City of Hope. 'We are grateful for the support of these talented musical artists and rock n' roll merchandise companies, Live Nation Merchandise, Bravado International and FEA, which will help City of Hope raise awareness and funds for research to help patients and families who face a life-threatening disease.'
The launch of the new merchandising program is the latest in a long history of music industry programs in support of City of Hope. Since its creation in 1973 by key music industry leaders, City of Hope's Music and Entertainment Industry Group has raised more than $96 million. Irving Azoff, chairman of Live Nation Entertainment and a member of the Music and Entertainment Industry Group, and his wife, Shelli, were recently honored with the Spirit of Life Award, City of Hope's most prestigious honor that recognizes individuals who have committed their time and resources to helping those in need. Irving Azoff is the first person ever to be honored twice with this philanthropic honor and the Azoffs were the first couple to receive the award.
For more information and to purchase the limited edition 'Hope, Love and Rock & Roll' artist t-shirts benefitting City of Hope, please visit www.CityofHopeShop.com.
About City of Hope
City of Hope is a leading research, treatment and education center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of 'America's Best Hospitals' in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org or follow City of Hope on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cityofhope/, Twitter https://www.twitter.com/cityofhope, Youtube https://www.youtube.com/cityofhopeonline or Flickr https://www.flickr.com/cityofhope.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.
About Bravado
Bravado, the only global, 360° full service merchandise company, develops and markets high-quality licensed merchandise to a world-wide audience. The company works closely with new & established entertainment clients, creating innovative products carefully tailored to each artist or brand. Product is sold on live tours, via selected retail outlets and through web-based stores. Bravado also licenses rights to an extensive network of third party licensees around the world. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney. Now under the Universal Music Group umbrella, Bravado is able to leverage a global sales and distribution network from the world's largest record company, as well as the group's significant marketing strength. Bravado artists include The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Paul McCartney, Eminem, Kanye West, Beyonce, Metallica, Nickelback, Katy Perry, Guns 'N Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day and The Killers, among many others.
