LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveXLive
Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) ("LiveXLive"), a global digital
media company focused on live entertainment, and STIRR, a free,
ad-supported streaming service owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group
(NASDAQ: SBGI), today announced that they have partnered to live
stream 12 music events. Building on the success of the
LiveXLive/STIRR livestream of EDC Las Vegas in May 2019, the events will live stream on a new
STIRR Music pop-up channel.
The series, launching in late August, will feature livestreams
from iHeartRadio events, as well as top-tier festivals and concerts
such as Rock in Rio in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, one of the largest festivals in the world.
Spanning two weekends -- September 27 -
29 and October 3 - 6, 2019 --
Rock in Rio headliners this year include global superstars Drake,
Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and P!nk.
Other livestreams in the series, featuring some of the most
popular names in music, will be announced closer to the date of the
events.
In addition to the live streaming events on STIRR, LiveXLive
announced the launch of a new branded linear 24/7 channel, expected
to begin streaming on STIRR in the first half of 2020.
Fans interested in tuning in to view live performances need only
to download the free STIRR app, available on Roku TV, Apple TV, and
Fire TV, as well as on iOS and Android devices. In addition,
STIRR can be watched on the web at: www.STIRR.com.
About STIRR
STIRR is a free, ad-supported streaming service featuring a mix of
live local news, TV shows, movies, sports and lifestyle
programming. Each week, STIRR delivers more than 2,400 hours of
live, local news, in addition to more than 40 live, linear
channels. The STIRR app is available on Roku TV, Fire TV, Apple TV
as well as iOS and Android devices or at www.STIRR.com. Based in
Santa Monica, CA, STIRR is a first
of its kind OTT service created, owned and operated by Sinclair
Broadcast Group.
About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Sinclair is one of the largest and most diversified television
broadcasting companies in the country. The Company owns, operates
and/or provides services to 191 television stations in 89 markets.
Sinclair is a leading local news provider in the country and is
dedicated to impactful journalism with a local focus. The Company
has multiple national networks, live local sports production, as
well as stations affiliated with all the major networks. Sinclair's
content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including
over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital
platforms. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source
of Company information which can be accessed
at www.sbgi.net.
About LiveXLive Media, Inc.
Headquartered in
Los Angeles, California, LiveXLive
Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the "Company") is a global digital
media company focused on live entertainment. The Company operates
LiveXLive, the first 'live social music network', delivering
premium livestreams, digital audio and on-demand music experiences
from the world's top music festivals and concerts, including Rock
in Rio, EDC Las Vegas, the Montreux Jazz Festival, and many others.
LiveXLive also gives audiences access to premium original content,
artist exclusives and industry interviews. For more information,
visit www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter.
Forward Looking Statements
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"forward-looking statements," which may often, but not always, be
identified by the use of such words as "may," "might," "will,"
"will likely result," "would," "should," "estimate," "plan,"
"project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe,"
"seek," "continue," "target" or the negative of such terms or other
similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual
results, performance or achievements to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such statements. These factors
include uncertainties as to identifying, acquiring, securing and
developing content, ability to attract and retain users, ability to
maintain compliance with certain financial and other covenants,
successfully implementing LiveXLive Media, Inc.'s growth
strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and
applications, management's relationships with industry
stakeholders, changes in economic conditions, competition, and
other risks including, but not limited to, those described in
LiveXLive Media, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2019,
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC")
on June 24, 2019, Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
2019, filed with the SEC on August 8,
2019, and in LiveXLive Media, Inc.'s other filings and
submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak
only as of the date hereof and LiveXLive Media, Inc. disclaims any
obligations to update these statements, except as may be required
by law.
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