NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Z100, New York’s #1 Hit Music Station, today unveiled the star-studded lineup for its annual holiday concert, Z100’s Jingle Ball 2014 presented by Goldfish® Puffs, taking place on Friday, December 12, at 8 p.m. EST at Madison Square Garden. Z100’s Jingle Ball is part of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, the season’s biggest annual music event that captures the holiday spirit of the iHeartRadio app, in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago, Miami and Tampa, with additional Jingle Ball concert events in Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta and Columbus. Z100’s Jingle Ball 2014 will mark Z100’s 19th year of bringing cheer to New York City with the holiday season’s biggest annual music event.
This afternoon singer, songwriter Jessie J joined Z100’s on-air personality, JJ at Macy’s Herald Square to officially announce the all-star lineup for Z100’s Jingle Ball 2014 which will include Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea, Pharrell, 5 Seconds of Summer, Calvin Harris, OneRepublic, Jessie J, Meghan Trainor, Charli XCX, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora, Kiesza and Rixton, with special guest host Nick Jonas. Special guest hosts will also include Elvis Duran of the “Elvis Duran and The Z100 Morning Show” alongside the entire Z100 family, with more to be announced. Goldfish® Puffs, the snack that's puffed up extra crunchy with big, bold flavor, is the presenting sponsor for Z100’s Jingle Ball 2014.
“Every year Z100 brings the biggest names in music together in New York City for the largest concert of the holiday season,” said Sharon Dastur, Z100's Program Director. “This year, we are continuing the legacy of our 19th Annual Z100’s Jingle Ball by creating an even more innovative concert for our listeners with one of the hottest lineups to date.”
Tickets will be sold exclusively to ZVIP members via Ticketmaster outlets starting Thursday, October 16, at 11 a.m. EST until Saturday, October 18, at 10:59 a.m. EST. Fans can register for free to become a ZVIP member by logging on to Z100.com, keyword: ZVIP. Any remaining tickets will be available for public purchase starting Saturday, October 18, from 10a.m. EST via ticketmaster.com.
"With performances by the world’s biggest stars Z100’s Jingle Ball continues to top itself year after year,” said Elvis Duran. "I can’t wait to see all the amazing stars in this year’s lineup perform in New York City's epicenter -- Madison Square Garden.”
Bold and iconic snack Goldfish® Puffs joins Z100’s Jingle Ball 2014 as the presenting sponsor. “What’s better than listening to great music with friends? Having your favorite snack to go with it! Goldfish Puffs is thrilled to be partnering with iHeartMedia to sponsor the Z100’s Jingle Ball 2014,” said Karen Marks, Director Consumer Connections at Pepperidge Farm.
Z100’s Jingle Ball 2014 will kick-off with the action-packed Z100 & Coca Cola’s All Access Lounge, the official pre-event celebration. The event, which is free to the public, will include performances by this year's Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star winner, Before You Exit; Charli XCX; Jessie J; Kiesza; Meghan Trainor; Rita Ora; Shawn Mendes; Rixton; and the winners of the fifth annual Z100’s Hometown Hero presented by State Farm® contest, followed by meet-and-greets with fan favorites. Z100 & Coca Cola’s All Access Lounge will feature music as well as interactive displays from some of today’s hottest brands and products. The event will take place from 12 - 6 p.m. EST at Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St., New York, NY and will welcome fans of all ages.
For the fifth year in a row, Z100’s Jingle Ball will host a search for the next big musical act through Z100’s Hometown Hero presented by State Farm® and powered by Eventful. Z100 has teamed up with Eventful and is using their Demand it!® service to give fans the power to decide Z100’s Hometown Hero 2014. Music artists and bands alike located in the tri-state area can sign up and compete on Eventful’s unique “Demand it!”® social media platform, which empowers hopefuls to Demand the winning spot. The winner will perform amongst the amazing talent at this year’s Z100 and Coca-Cola All Access Lounge at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan on December 12, 2014 and have the opportunity to walk the red carpet at the main event, Z100’s Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden that evening. For more information and to register for Z100’s Hometown Hero contest log on to www.Z100.com keyword: Hometown Hero.
Every year Z100’s Jingle Ball gives back to the community to celebrate the holiday season. This year’s official charity for Z100’s Jingle Ball 2014 is the Ryan Seacrest Foundation – $1.00 of each ticket sold will be donated to the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to inspiring today’s youth through entertainment and education focused initiatives.
“The Ryan Seacrest Foundation is excited to be a part of Jingle Ball again this year, collaborating with iHeartMedia to help us raise funds and awareness for our work with pediatric hospitals across the country,” said Meredith Seacrest, Executive Director & COO of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. “It’s really fun to be a part of the concert filled with the greatest pop stars of today, and we are extremely grateful for iHeartMedia’s ongoing support of our cause.”
Proud partners of this year’s national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour event(s) include: Macy's and The CW Network. Multimarket partners include: Columbia Pictures’ Annie and ULTA® Beauty.
"The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour is one of the most highly anticipated events of the holiday season, and Macy's is very proud to be a national sponsor of this iconic music event for the first time,” said Martine Reardon, Chief Marketing Officer for Macy's. "This partnership will be an incredible experience for our customers and music-lovers as our flagship store sets the stage on Broadway Boulevard to officially announce this year's line-up with a special guest appearance by Jessie J. In addition to a live radio broadcast, Macy's will bring additional surprises for shoppers with chances to win tickets to this incredible concert event throughout the holiday season."
Z100's Jingle Ball will video stream exclusively on Yahoo Live www.yahoo.com/iheartradio for fans nationwide live and broadcast live on iHeartMedia Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) stations across the country on Friday, December 12, at 8 p.m. EST as well as be featured as an exclusive nationwide broadcast two hour special on The CW Network on Thursday, December 18, at 8 p.m. EST/PST, giving music fans across the country the opportunity to experience the highly anticipated annual event.
For up-to-minute information on Z100’s Jingle Ball 2014 log on to www.Z100.com keyword: Jingle Ball or listen to Elvis Duran on-air or online via the station’s website, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one music streaming and digital radio service.
To download the official Z100 Jingle Ball 2014 logo please visit: http://iheartradio.com/JBT14press
Artists and/or event subject to change or cancellation without notice.
About iHeartMedia New York:
iHeartMedia New York owns and operates WAXQ-FM; WHTZ-FM; WKTU-FM; WLTW-FM; WWPR-FM; WOR-AM; and is part of iHeartMedia. With 245 million monthly listeners in the U.S., 97 million monthly digital uniques for iHeartMedia Digital and 196 million monthly consumers of its Total Traffic and Weather Network, iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. It serves over 150 markets through 859 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on iPads and smartphones, and on gaming consoles.iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the No. 1 all-in-one digital audio service with over 430 million downloads; it reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history and reached 50 million users faster than any digital music service and even faster than Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. The company’s operations include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. For more information visit our website at iHeartMedia.com.
About Pepperidge Farm:
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated, based in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a leading provider of premium quality fresh bakery products, cookies, crackers, and frozen foods. Among the company’s most popular products are Milano® and Sausalito® cookies, Goldfish® crackers, frozen Puff Pastry, frozen garlic loaves and Texas toasts, and more than 50 varieties of fresh baked breads including Pepperidge Farm® Swirl, Farmhouse and Whole Grain and Ecce Panis® artisan breads. Pepperidge Farm was founded in Connecticut in 1937 by Margaret Rudkin, an entrepreneurial homemaker who began baking fresh bread for her allergy-afflicted son. Today, the company has eight bakeries and more than 4,000 employees. Pepperidge Farm has been part of Campbell Soup Company since 1961.
About Macy’s:
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy's offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores -- including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California -- are known internationally and leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $70 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
About Ryan Seacrest Foundation:
The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to inspiring today’s youth through entertainment and education-focused initiatives. RSF’s first initiative is to build broadcast media centers—Seacrest Studios—within pediatric hospitals for patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media. Founded in 2009, RSF currently has Seacrest Studios at hospitals in Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Denver, Orange County, Calif. and Philadelphia. The foundation has plans to expand throughout the nation, and is currently working to launch in Boston in 2014. For more information, visit www.ryanseacrestfoundation.org.
