Clear Channel Media And Entertainment Announces New EDM Station 鈥淓volution鈥 On iHeartradio
Clear Channel Media And Entertainment Announces New EDM Station 鈥淓volution鈥 On iHeartradio
Pete Tong To Launch Station With A Five-Day Radio Takeover Featuring An Exclusive Playlist
Afrojack to Host Evolution Kick Off Event With iHeartRadio Live Performance in New York City
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NEW YORK 鈥 November 8, 2012 鈥 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, today announced the launch of EVOLUTION, a new Electronic Dance Music (EDM) station on iHeartRadio, Clear Channel鈥檚 industry-leading digital radio platform.听 The station will celebrate the recent explosion of electronic music and will be hosted by Pete Tong, the iconic British DJ behind BBC Radio 1鈥檚 renowned Essential Mix radio show.听 Evolution will kick off November 12, with a five-day studio takeover by Tong as well as an intimate iHeartRadio Live performance by Grammy winning DJ/producer, Afrojack, in New York City on November 14.
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The station takeover will feature special interviews with world-famous DJs such as Axwell of Swedish House Mafia, all-new guest mixes and non-stop music from Pete Tong鈥檚 hand-curated playlist.听 Beginning November 19, the station will air its full schedule of programming and will feature 鈥淎ll Gone Pete Tong,鈥 a live, two-hour daily show that will include Pete鈥檚 Essential New Tune of the Week, as well as hit songs from the global Top 100 chart on Beatport.com, the world鈥檚 largest music store and community for DJs.听 The show will broadcast Monday through Friday from 7-9 p.m. EST.
Tong鈥檚 show will join an impressive lineup of radio shows hosted by a rotation of popular and up-and-coming DJs including: Diplo; Wolfgang Gartner; Morgan Page; Fatboy Slim; Yung Skeeter; Dim Mak; Manufactured Superstars; Roger Sanchez; Dillon Francis; Doorly; Eats Everything; Jaymo and Andy George; The 2 Bears; Tom Staar; and Hot Since 82.听 Evolution will also air exclusive content from Swedish House Mafia鈥檚 final tour in addition to their featured show with all-new mixes.听 Programing will also include special spin sessions, on-air interviews and guest-hosted radio shows with world-class, progressive DJs and EDM producers.听
鈥淚鈥檓 excited to be a part of Evolution,鈥 said Tong.听 鈥淓lectronic Dance Music has seen a major rise in popularity in North America over the past few years so this is exactly the right time to provide a new and groundbreaking music service.听 I have spent my whole career seeking out and championing the hottest new electronic artists and I鈥檓 inspired by the opportunity that iHeartRadio has given me.听 Clear Channel is dedicated to giving a voice to a variety of music genres, and I鈥檓 sure Evolution will grow to become a major asset to electronic music.听 I look forward to working with iHeartRadio to provide a new platform for both the established and most exciting new artists and DJs.鈥
The dynamic station will be promoted across Clear Channel鈥檚 Contemporary Hit Radio, Rhythmic and Alternative stations, on iHeartRadio鈥檚 digital EDM stations Electric Sound Stage and Trancid, and in leading dance clubs and venues across the country on Pete Tong鈥檚 North American 鈥楢ll Gone鈥 Tour beginning November 23.听 Listeners will be the first to hear exclusive show content and will enjoy a robust variety of EDM, ranging from bass-heavy dubstep and moombahton, to house, techno and electro.听
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鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to kick off our newest EDM station with Pete Tong 鈥 the collaboration is a natural fit,鈥 said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.听 鈥淎s the popularity of electronic music increases, the introduction of Evolution shows Clear Channel鈥檚 commitment to its listeners as well as to music variety and discovery.听 iHeartRadio has an unparalleled ability to connect with its audience through a variety of great music and top-billed live events.听 At this year鈥檚 iHeartRadio Music Festival, performances by EDM artists Swedish House Mafia, deadmau5 and Calvin Harris were highlights for many of our listeners and reaffirmed that Evolution will be a popular addition to our station lineup.鈥
To celebrate the launch of Evolution, Afrojack, one of the most sought-after producers and DJs in the world, will perform live at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by P.C. Richard and Son in New York City on Wednesday, November 14.听 The private, live performance will feature his massive dance beats, previews from his upcoming debut album, his recent radio hit 鈥淐an鈥檛 Stop Me鈥 featuring Shermanology and the No.1 Beatport hit, 鈥淩ock the House.鈥
EDM fans can listen to Evolution at .听 iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service: instant access to more than 1,500 of the nation鈥檚 most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from 150 cities, plus user-created custom stations inspired by favorite artists and songs.听
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Pete Tong鈥檚 鈥楢ll Gone鈥 North American tour dates:
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22-11 Beta - Denver
23-11 Ruby Skye - San Francisco
24-11 Exchange - Los Angeles
25-11 XS - Las Vegas
26-11 Caprice - Vancouver
05-12 The Estate - Boston
06-12 Lit Ultrabar - Philadelphia
07-12 Pacha - NYC
08-12 - UR1 Festival, Miami
09-12 Mansion - Miami