Pop star Lay Zhang to headline festival
hosted by MC Jin featuring additional performances from artists
making their arena debut in the United
States including 9m88, Karencici, ØZI and Sury Su
--Tickets on-sale THIS Friday, July 15 at seatgeek.com--
BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 11,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The MetaMoon Music
Festival, a single-day festival and cultural experience to
celebrate the Asian American diaspora, is coming to Barclays
Center in Brooklyn, New York
on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.
Founded by Hong Kong-based
Graceful Media and produced in partnership with Live Nation, the
inaugural MetaMoon Music Festival will showcase the global reach
and impact of Asian artists, music, and fans, while emphasizing the
culturally rich and diverse communities in Brooklyn and across New York City.
MetaMoon Music Festival's mission is to bridge the gap between
Asia and the United States and show that music is a
universal language. The Asian community has been historically
underrepresented in American entertainment and now more than ever,
cultural exchanges and the power of pop culture can counteract the
polarizing politics and geopolitical challenges at play in
society.
Graceful Media set out to create a platform in the United States for Asian and Asian American
artists, who may not receive the visibility they deserve, to have a
space where their fans can connect and celebrate while discovering
new music and artists. New York
City has the largest Asian-American population in
the United States – almost 15% of
the entire city's population – making Barclays Center the perfect
host venue for the festival.
"There is a great need for stronger Asian representation in pop
culture and in the media, and the mission of MetaMoon Music
Festival is to give artists the ability to shine from a prominent
stage, in the heart of Brooklyn,"
said Grace Chen, Founder of Graceful
Media. "Now more than ever, music is truly a global language, and
talent, no matter where they come from, will resonate with fans
across cultures if given the opportunity to share their passion and
creativity."
The inaugural MetaMoon Music Festival will feature performers
from Asia, including many who will
be making their United States
debut, as well as other artists who may have previously toured
the United States.
Lay Zhang, from K-pop super group EXO, will be headlining the
event, along with 9m88, Karencici, ØZI,
and Sury Su, who will be making
their arena debuts in the US. More artists and special guests are
expected to be announced and MC Jin will be hosting the evening.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday,
July 15 at 10 a.m. EST and can be purchased online at
seatgeek.com and barclayscenter.com.
"Live Nation is committed to creating endless opportunities to
connect artists of all genres and backgrounds with their fans,"
said Geoff Gordon, Regional
President, Live Nation Northeast. "The inaugural MetaMoon Music
Festival will inspire and create new and exciting opportunities for
many of today's Asian artists, from both here and abroad, to shine
brightly, and engage their fans in this epic and unforgettable
event."
"Since opening our doors in 2012, Barclays Center has hosted
some of the biggest names in the music industry, bringing countless
fans and artists together in the heart of Brooklyn," said Laurie
Jacoby, Executive Vice President and Chief Entertainment
Officer at BSE Global, parent company of Barclays Center. "Our goal
is for MetaMoon Music Festival to highlight the importance of the
Asian community while simultaneously celebrating the diverse and
exciting culture of our city."
For more information on the MetaMoon Music Festival, please
visit www.metamoonfest.com.
About Graceful Media
Graceful Media operates at the intersection of music, sports,
pop culture, content and the world's second largest economy. Based
in Hong Kong, Graceful Media works
with talent on their market entry strategy into China, and advises companies on the media and
entertainment landscape in the region. Graceful Media created the
MetaMoon Music Festival as a platform for Asian and Asian
American artists to share their talent and music with the
world.
About Live Nation
Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) is the world's
leading live entertainment company comprised of global market
leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media
& Sponsorship.
About Barclays Center
Barclays Center opened on September 28,
2012 and is a major sports and entertainment venue in the
heart of Brooklyn, New York. The
arena is home to the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and the WNBA's New York
Liberty. Since opening with the first of eight consecutive sold out
shows by JAY-Z, Barclays Center
has established itself as an industry leader in sports and
entertainment, hosting some of the greatest entertainers in the
world including Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, Drake, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Paul
McCartney, Rihanna, and The Rolling Stones, as well as major
events such as the MTV Video Music Awards, the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame Induction Ceremony, 2015 NBA All-Star weekend, nine NBA
Drafts, and nationally broadcast New Year's Eve shows. Barclays
Center has become one of the most popular and recognizable arenas
in the world – consistently ranked as a top venue by Billboard,
Pollstar, and Venues Now.
CONTACT:
Monique Sowinski / Live Nation
MoniqueSowinski@livenation.com
Rachael Lewis / Barclays Center
ralewis@bseglobal.net
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