MICHAEL McDONALD, KENNY LOGGINS, THE POINTER SISTERS and
NILE RODGERS & CHIC
DIRECT FROM EUROPE
NIGHT OF THE PROMS - ‘Where Classic Meets Pop’
Making its debut in America at CenturyLink Center Omaha on June 22nd!
(Omaha, March 5, 2014) Night of the Proms, the hottest ticket in Europe for three decades, announces
its one-of-a-kind classic-meets-pop concert tour is coming to America for the first time.
2014 featured artists Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, The Pointer Sisters and Nile Rodgers &
Chic come together for one night in Omaha on June 22nd at CenturyLink Center Omaha performing their
#1 hits on one stage backed by IL Novecento, Belgium's world-renowned classical orchestra, Fine Fleur;
a 24 voice choir, and a 8-piece electric band headed by British pop star John "Music" Miles. Comedic
opera diva Natalie Choquette adds her genius to complete an incomparable line-up. Tickets go on sale
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March 21 at 10 a.m.
Night of the Proms proven track record has sold over 9 million tickets across Europe by matching pop
stars and the music of the world’s greatest composers presented with jaw-dropping sets, spectacular light
shows and exquisite audio technology. Night of the Proms promises to bring America's Heartland the
same unforgettable experience. Presenting hit after hit, the audience becomes part of the show, singing
along and dancing in their seats to the best-ever performances of great music they know and love.
Leading up to the live USA concert debut, Nebraska’s own PBS station NET Television is airing a
television series, NIGHT OF THE PROMS, showcasing for the first time the best performances by great
artists over the years. NET Television will also air a one-hour television music special event, NIGHT OF
THE PROMS: CLASSIC MEETS POP, beginning in April.
In 1985, two Belgian students gave their own twist to classical concerts by adding contemporary music
and popular artists to the program. The new and very original concept of ‘Classic Meets Pop’ was born.
Each year, Night of the Proms announces a brand new roster featuring some of the world's top artists
performing their own chart-topping hits. Ticket buyers line up even before the artists are announced at the
show's home arena, Belgium's Sportpaleis, one of the world’s largest venues.
The Proms helped launch the careers of superstars Andrea Bocelli and David Garrett and it boasts a
long list of great artists, including Sting, Roger Daltrey, Joe Cocker, Tears for Fears, John Fogerty,
Sinead O'Connor, James Brown, Boy George, Chrissie Hynde, Seal, Simple Minds, En Vogue,
INXS, Donna Summer, Toto, Huey Lewis, Foreigner, James Blunt, UB-40, Gloria Estefan, Roger
Hodgson, Cyndi Lauper, Meatloaf and Art Garfunkel.
“With Night of the Proms we have taken a mix of talent and the different genres of music and made it
something extraordinary and spectacular,” says conductor Robert Groslot. “We are confident that the
American audience will enjoy this magical night of entertainment as much as the artists on stage do.”
Multi-Grammy, award-winning talents and veteran Night of the Proms performers scheduled to perform
together in one night will include:
Michael McDonald, a veteran of European Night of the Proms tours, is one of the most distinctive
singer and songwriter of our time. From ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as, “Takin’ It To The
Streets” and “What A Fool Believes” to solo career hits like “I Keep Forgettin’” and “Sweet Freedom”
through two highly-acclaimed Motown covers albums and recent genre-busting guest spots with
alternative buzz bands Grizzly Bear and Holy Ghost. The five-time Grammy Award winning McDonald is
that rare artist in contemporary music – an artist whose work is both timeless and ever-evolving. Along
with his musical contributions, McDonald has long been an active humanitarian. Over the years, he has
lent his talents and energies to many causes and non-profit organizations.
Kenny Loggins, who will be joining Night of the Proms for his first time, has had a remarkable fourdecade-plus career that has brought him from the top of the charts to the toast of the Grammys. With 12
platinum albums, a pair of Grammys and hits on almost all the Billboard charts, Loggins is a massively
successful and accomplished artist. He has been called the ‘King of Movie Soundtracks’ with “I’m Alright”
from Caddyshack, “Playing with the Boys” and “Danger Zone” from Top Gun and he co-wrote and
performed the title song from the original Footloose. Loggins also contributed to 1985’s landmark charity
single “We Are the World”.
The Pointer Sisters, also veterans of European Night of the Proms tours, started their formal vocal
training in their father’s church and went on to achieve worldwide fame and have secured a place in pop
music history as a dynamic female group. This memorable Grammy winning R&B recording group
achieved mainstream success with top-ten hits as “I’m So Excited”, “Jump”, “Automatic”, “Fire”, “Slow
Hand” and “He’s So Shy”, and much more.
Nile Rodgers & CHIC, yet another talented veteran of the European Night of the Proms tours, Nile
Rodgers is a multiple Grammy Award winning musician, composer, arranger, guitarist and co-founder of
the band CHIC. Most recently, Nile won three Grammy awards, including Album of the Year, Record of
the Year and Best Pop Group/Duo Performance for his collaborations with Daft Punk on their RANDOM
ACCESS MEMORIES album as well as their hit single, “Get Lucky”. Nile is considered one of the most
influential producers in the history of popular music and had produced some of the biggest hits in the
careers of Madonna, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Diana Ross, among other artists. Now a cancersurvivor and successful author, Nile continues to break ground producing and releasing music for critically
acclaimed video games, Halo (Series), Gears of War as well as Pop, Rock and Dance musicians worldwide.
Adding to the classical repertoire of the evening will be the unique multilingual entertainer Natalie
Choquette, who is best known for presenting opera with an irresistible humorous twist. Choquette, who
was born in Tokyo of diplomat parents during a raging typhoon, is a Canadian soprano who portrays
colorful zany divas (such as “LaFettucini from il Teatro Bolognese”) and she received international
accolades from critics as well as the public, dressed in outrageous costumes, singing the most famous
and beautiful opera arias while interacting with the audience and musicians.
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Tickets go on sale March 21 at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the
CenturyLink Center Omaha box office. Tour is produced by AEG and Emery Entertainment. Full event
information is available at www.notp.com/usa/.
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About Emery Entertainment:
Producer, St. Louis based Emery Entertainment has produced or promoted thousands of events around
The globe, including superstar attractions Blue Man Group-Megastar Tour, David Copperfield and
James Taylor. Among the other entertainment projects developed by Emery Entertainment, are special holiday tours
with Amy Grant, The Young Messiah Tour, as well as Bono's (of U2) "Heart of America Tour" and most recent hit
theatrical comedy “Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!”
About AEG Live:
AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live
contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, broadcast, merchandise
and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices and owns, operates or exclusively books thirty-five
state-of-the-art venues. The current and recent concert tour roster includes artists such as Alicia Keys,
American Idols, Bon Jovi, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber,
Kenny Chesney, Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, The WHO, Trey Songz and Juanes. The
company is also currently producing residency shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
including Celine Dion, Rod Stewart and Shania Twain and is the exclusive promoter at The Joint at Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. AEG Live is also the largest producer of music festivals in North
America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach Country
Music Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. www.aeglive.com
Local Press Contact: Kristi Andersen, MECA, 402-599-6916, [email protected]
TOUR PR Contact: Lobeline Communications 310-271-1551
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