From: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson
CHICAGO OPEN AIR
MUSIC, CRAFT BEER AND GOURMET MAN FOOD FESTIVAL
JULY 15, 16 AND 17 AT TOYOTA PARK
Bridgeview, Illinois and Toyota Park will host the 3-day debut of the Chicago Open Air music festival, which will feature performances by more than 60 rock music artists, an outdoor Gourmet Man Food and craft beer village and other entertainment from July 15 through July 17, 2016.
Chicago Open Air is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, Live Nation and Toyota Park, with the support of the Village of Bridgeview and Bridgeview Mayor Steven Landek.
The Gourmet Man Food village will celebrate Chicagoland's delicious cuisine featuring a wide variety of food and beverage vendors, a craft beer village with top breweries from the region, as well as various onsite brand and fan experiences.
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One headline band will be announced on Tuesday, February 9 at 5:00 PM Central Time, with discounted early bird General Admission tickets available for purchase at that time. The full list of Chicago Open Air music, craft beer and artist-inspired beverages, as well as the Gourmet Man Food lineup will be revealed Tuesday, February 16 at 5:00 PM Central Time via the festival's website (www.ChicagoOpenAir.com).
Mayor Landek said Bridgeview is proud to have the 3-day Chicago Open Air event at Toyota Park, adding that the goal is to bring world class events to the Bridgeview sports and entertainment stadium.
"Chicago Open Air is the next step in fulfilling that promise to our citizens," Landek said. "Danny Wimmer Presents has a proven track record of producing successful events in MLS stadiums that attract attendance from around the world. This is a great opportunity for our city as we continue to benefit from this investment."
Festival producer Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents comments, "Chicago has a deep history with rock 'n' roll, from the pioneers of Chicago blues, to the icons of modern rock that call this place home, to the incredible live experiences that have happened here. I've been looking at the Chicago market for quite some time. With the rich music history, the incredible craft beer culture and the celebrated Chicago food scene, I couldn't be more excited to debut the 3-day Chicago Open Air festival this July. We're excited to work with Mayor Steven Landek, who's very supportive of developing arts and entertainment in the area, and bringing more large scale events to the stadium."
For more information on Chicago Open Air, visit www.ChicagoOpenAir.com.
About Danny Wimmer Presents
Since 1995, Danny Wimmer has created, developed and produced events from the club level to multi-day festivals. Founded in 2007 by industry veteran Wimmer, Danny Wimmer Presents produces some of the largest U.S. festivals in the rock and alternative landscapes. By merging well-known talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality, exceptional value entertainment experiences to customers, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities alike. Never satisfied with the status quo, DWP strives to create memorable and fulfilling concert experiences leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP has grown — while constantly innovating its production, promotion and fan experiences — from a partner in one single event to producing sold out events across the country, doubling its number of produced events between 2012 and 2013 alone. DWP plans to add as many as five new music festivals in 2016 to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK Festival, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, LOUDER THAN LIFE, and Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, among others.
www.DannyWimmerPresents.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, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
About Toyota Park
Toyota Park is located at 7000 South Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, IL. It's the heart of soccer for much of the Midwest and a must-see destination for world-class concerts and other sporting events. Toyota Park is conveniently located in Bridgeview near I-294 and-I-55, within an easy drive from every corner of the Chicago area. Just 15 miles from Chicago's Loop, Toyota Park offers ample parking and is served by PACE buses and shuttle links with the nearby CTA Midway Orange Line station.
www.toyotapark.com
Chicago Open Air Publicity Contact
Kristine Ashton-Magnuson/Ashton-Magnuson Mediakristine@am-media.net; (818) 996-2496
Chicago Open Air Marketing & Sponsorship Contacts
Clay Busch/Danny Wimmer Presentsclay@dwpresents.com
Eileen Mercolino/Danny Wimmer Presents
eileen@dwpresents.com
Live Nation Publicity Contact
Taylor Heydlauff/Live Nation — MidwestTaylorHeydlauff@livenation.com; (312) 260-9176
Village Of Bridgeview Publicity Contact
Ray HananiaRGHanania@gmail.com; (312) 933-9855