NEW YORK, March 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation
Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) and The Howard Hughes Corporation®
(NYSE: HHC) announced today that the Pier 17 Rooftop Concert Series
at the Seaport District will be programmed exclusively by Live
Nation. The highly anticipated 1.5-acre rooftop is a
3,400-standing, 2,400-seated capacity open-air venue which will
feature unmatched views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of
Liberty, and the city skyline. The
concert series will bring elite artists to New York's newest entertainment destination,
with the musical lineup to be announced May
7.
"Pier 17 is going to be a terrific addition to the New York music landscape and is quickly going
to become one of the city's favorite music venues for both fans and
artists alike," said Alan Ostfield,
President, Live Nation North Atlantic. "Pier 17, with its flexible
configuration, memorable experiences and views that are as good as
it gets in New York, is going to
be a one-of-a-kind venue. The Seaport District is going
through a dynamic transformation, reemerging as a revitalized hub
of culture and entertainment that brings music, sports, and
culinary powerhouses together in one place for everyone in the city
to enjoy. Live Nation couldn't be happier to be part of this
project with our partners at The Howard Hughes Corporation."
"We are pleased to be partnering with Live Nation as we launch
the inaugural rooftop concert series at Pier 17," said Saul Scherl, President of the New York Tri-State
region, The Howard Hughes Corporation. "We look forward to opening
the Pier 17 rooftop this summer and providing a new amenity which
will gather people together through live music and vibrant
experiences, allowing New Yorkers to reconnect with their city's
waterfront and the storied history of the revitalized Seaport
District."
An essential part of the city for over 300 years, the
re-envisioned Seaport District will continue to function as a
community anchor and "port of discovery" for the rapidly growing
population of Lower Manhattan. The Howard Hughes Corporation is
building upon the Seaport's history as the birthplace of innovation
as it transforms an area spanning several city blocks into an
integrated district totaling more than 400,000 square feet of
dynamic culinary, fashion, entertainment and cultural
experiences.
Pier 17 stands as a prominent highlight of the revitalized
district. The first two floors of the four-story building will
include waterfront restaurants from culinary powerhouses such as
Andrew Carmellini, David Chang of the Momofuku Group, and
Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Pier 17
will also include ESPN's new live broadcast studios, which will
launch in early April. Poised to become an iconic entertainment
destination, the Pier 17 rooftop will be one of the most unique
venues in the world.
The Seaport District is easily accessible via 11 subway lines
through the Fulton Transit Center and World Trade Center stations,
as well as by the New York Water Taxi and Staten Island Ferry. The venue is a 20-minute
bike ride from Brooklyn and ample
bike racks will be available for all shows.
Tickets for Seaport District Concerts can only be purchased
through Seaport District strategic partner Ticketmaster.
Additional announced strategic sponsors of The Rooftop at
Pier 17 are Lincoln Motor Company and Heineken. The Lincoln
Motor Company will implement year-round customer-centered
activations and drive experiences throughout the district.
For more information please visit www.livenation.com or
www.seaportdistrict.nyc.
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, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional
information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com
About Seaport District NYC
The Seaport District is
New York's original commercial
hub, located on the East River in Lower Manhattan with unparalleled
views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and the city skyline. An essential
part of the city for over 300 years, the re-envisioned Seaport
District will continue to function as a community anchor and "port
of discovery" for the rapidly growing population of Lower
Manhattan. The Howard Hughes Corporation is leveraging the
Seaport's history as the birthplace of innovation as it transforms
a district spanning several city blocks, creating more than 400,000
square feet of dynamic culinary, fashion, entertainment and
cultural experiences.
Highlights include the new Pier 17, poised to become an iconic
entertainment destination with a 1.5-acre rooftop that will serve
as a year-round community amenity, including a restaurant, outdoor
bars and a venue for concerts, cultural and special events. The
Pier Village will include waterfront restaurants from culinary
powerhouses such as Andrew
Carmellini, David Chang of
the Momofuku Group, and Jean-Georges
Vongerichten. Pier 17 will also include ESPN's new
live broadcast studios, whose launch in April 2018 will mark the official opening of the
building, followed by the launch of the Pier 17 rooftop in summer
2018.
The Seaport District will be home to the only U.S. location of
Carla Sozzani's pioneering
experiential concept store 10 Corso Como and a 50,000-square-foot
food hall by Jean-Georges in the restored Tin Building. The Seaport
District is home to Manhattan's
first iPic Theater, the highest grossing location in the premier
cinema operator's portfolio. For additional information, visit
SeaportDistrict.NYC.
About The Howard Hughes Corporation®
The Howard
Hughes Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial,
residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its
award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of
master planned communities, as well as operating properties and
development opportunities including: The Seaport District in
New York; Columbia, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The
Woodlands Hills, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®,
Las Vegas; and Ward
Village® in Honolulu,
Hawaiʻi. The Howard Hughes Corporation's portfolio is strategically
positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market
demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in
the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is
recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to
the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC. For additional
information visit www.howardhughes.com.
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"enables," "realize", "plan," "intend," "assume," "transform" and
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Media Contacts
Live Nation
Jenna
Roper
JennaRoper@livenation.com
917-421-5006
The Howard Hughes Corporation
Cristina Carlson
VP, Corporate Communications & Public Relations
cristina.carlson@howardhughes.com
646-822-6910
For HHC Investor Relations
David
O'Reilly
Chief Financial Officer
david.o'reilly@howardhughes.com
214-741-7744
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