iHeartMedia Brings Alternative Rock’s Biggest Superstars Together For
The 2020 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One
Billie Eilish, The Black Keys, blink-182, The Lumineers,
Rex Orange County and SHAED To Perform January 18
at the Historic, ‘Fabulous’ Forum in Los Angeles
Hosted By Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s Nationally-Syndicated The Woody Show
New York, N.Y. – October 10, 2019 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, which also has a greater reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet, announced today the lineup for the third annual iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One. The event, hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally-syndicated The Woody Show, will feature the biggest names in Alternative Rock including Billie Eilish, The Black Keys, blink-182, The Lumineers, Rex Orange County, SHAED will perform live at the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles on January 18, 2020 to celebrate everything Alternative Rock.
The star-studded event will livestream exclusively on LiveXLive.com and broadcast live across over 70 Alternative and Rock iHeartRadio stations.
“I’m pretty sure they meant to call another show to host instead of The Woody Show,” said Woody. “This event, this lineup, is WAY out of our league. That said, it’s going to be incredible. I can’t see how this night could end up any other way!”
Beginning October 28, iHeartRadio will launch a nationwide promotion to give Alt-Rock fans across the country the opportunity to win a trip to Los Angeles to attend iHeartRadio ALTer EGO. The promotion will run across more than 85 Alternative, Rock and Classic Rock 90s iHeartRadio stations.
“For the third year in a row, iHeartRadio is bringing the biggest names in Alternative and Rock music together for one huge night,” said Lisa Worden, Program Director for ALT 98.7 and Alternative Rock Brand Manager for iHeartMedia. “This is a show everyone will love.”
Capital One will be the national presenting partner for iHeartRadio ALTer EGO. Capital One cardholders will be the first to get exclusive access to some of the best seats in the house through a special Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale beginning on Monday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. PT through Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. PT, or while supplies last. Tickets will be available at www.iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne. Capital One cardholders have the exclusive opportunity to add on a Capital One Access Pass to any ticket purchase during the Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale, while supplies last. The Capital One Access Pass gives the cardholder access to an intimate Capital One Cardholder pre-event with blink-182 including a private soundcheck, photo opportunity with the band, complimentary food and beverage, and more. To learn more about exclusive cardholder opportunities, visit www.iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOneAlterEgo.
“We are excited to expand our partnership with iHeartRadio and bring cardholders exclusive access to iHeartRadio ALTer EGO for the first time,” said Byron Daub, Vice President of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. “We’re always looking for unique ways to provide our customers access to things they’re passionate about, like music and entertainment.”
Listeners will also have access to a limited number of tickets to iHeartRadio ALTer EGO through Alt 98.7’s The LIST On-Sale beginning Thursday, October 17 at 10:00 am PT through Friday, October 18 at 10:00 am PT, or while supplies last. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 18 at 12:00 pm PT via Ticketmaster.com.
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally recognized concert events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Wango Tango and the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include Capital One and Movember. For more information, visit iHeartRadio.com/alterego.
Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.
About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms including more than 850 live broadcast stations; streaming music, radio and on demand via its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, TVs and gaming consoles; through its influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher globally. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics and attribution technology for its marketing partners, using data from its massive consumer base. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
About Capital One
At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them great products, rewards, service, and access to unique and unforgettable experiences they are passionate about. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Learn more at capitalone.com/access.
About the Forum
The award-winning “Fabulous” Forum,
located in Inglewood, CA, is the largest indoor performance venue in the
country designed with a focus on music and entertainment, in addition to select
sporting events. The interior of the bowl features flexible seating that ranges
from 17,500 seats to 7,000 seats, enabling the venue to attract a wide variety
of premier events. Fans at the Forum enjoy approximately 8,000 square feet
of event level hospitality offerings, including merchandise, along with food
and beverage options from some of SoCal’s most celebrated brands. A tinted
glass wall separates this concession area from the arena, ensuring fans do not
miss a moment of the performance. A 40,000 square foot outdoor terrace
surrounds the perimeter of the building and offers food and beverage options,
as well as comfortable furnishings, to further elevate guests’ enjoyment. The
Forum delivers a one-of-a-kind experience for all thanks to its superior
acoustics, intimate ambiance and state-of-the-art facilities. Designed with
entertainers and performers in mind, the venue includes nine, star-caliber dressing
rooms that provide unparalleled comfort. The Forum is part of The
Madison Square Garden Company’s portfolio of iconic venues, which also
includes: New York’s Madison Square Garden, the Hulu Theater at MSG, Radio City
Music Hall, the Chicago Theatre, the Boch Center Wang Theatre, and the
Beacon Theatre. For more information, please visit www.fabulousforum.com.
Scoop Marketing for the Forum Media Contact:
Maxie Solters