COSTA MESA, Calif.,
Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Vans is excited to announce the launch of Channel 66, a
digital livestream network broadcasting weekdays from New York City, Chicago, Mexico
City, and Los Angeles to
audiences around the world. Vans version of community radio meets
public access TV, Channel 66 is an embodiment of Vans' commitment
to support artists and creatives while also uplifting communities
during such an unprecedented time. The COVID-19 pandemic has
forever altered the events landscape and Vans has a deep history of
reimagining event experiences and grassroots programs.
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Channel 66 spotlights each city's unique heritage in sub-culture
by programming through the lens of the people who live it. Channel
66 offers a live audio and video broadcast featuring DJ sets,
curated radio shows, talks, workshops, and musical performances
across music, art, action sports and community. The General in
Brooklyn, NY, House of Vans
Chicago, Mexico City
(broadcasting Spanish speaking shows), and Vans DTLA serve as
Channel 66 studio locations.
Programming highlights include curated shows like Chessboxing
with GZA, New Direction New York Hardcore show with Walter Schreifels, Afropunk's Channel
Interference, Poetry and lyricism by Young Chicago Authors, The
Girl Ultra Show connecting music and fashion, and All Ages Show
spotlighting Los Angeles's rich
heritage in DIY and punk.
Early show guests and DJs feature Japanese Breakfast, Channel
Tres, Vic Mensa, Laura Jane Grace,
Duckwrth, Rosa Pistola, Flea, Serena
Isioma, Vans Pro skater Daniel Lutheran and many more.
Additionally, Channel 66 turns over the airwaves to local skate
shops, restaurants, music venues, and independent record
labels.
Channel 66 went live on February
8th and will continue to broadcast starting
at 11:00am EST / 8:00 am PST every weekday with Friday nights
featuring marquee live performances and dance-oriented DJ sets. As
distance and separation from others has become an unfortunate
reality for everyone across the world, Vans strives to cultivate
Channel 66 as a place where audiences from all walks of life can
come together to find inspiration.
To stay up to date with Channel 66 broadcasts and upcoming
events online follow along at vans.com/channel66.
Follow Channel 66 on Instagram at vanschannel66.
About Vans
Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE:
VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and
accessories brand. Vans® authentic collections are sold
in 97 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and
international offices. Vans® has over 2,000 retail
locations globally including owned, concession and partnership
doors. The Vans® brand promotes creative self-expression
in youth culture across action sports, art, music and street
culture and delivers progressive platforms such as Vans
Checkerboard Day, Vans Park Series, Vans Triple Crown of
Surfing®, Vans Custom Culture, and Vans' cultural hub
and international music venue, House of Vans.
Vans, "Off the Wall" Since '66
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Grandstand Media:
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