MCY.com Teams Up With Backstreet Boys to Webcast Spring Tour

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Jan 20, 2000 Source: MCY.com Submitted By: .:BrokLovah:. First-Ever Backstreet Boys Webcast To Debut March 15 NEW YORK, Jan 19, 2000 (ENTERTAINMENT WIRE) -- MCY.com (OTCBB:MCYC), New York-based global digital music retailer, has signed on as the official sponsor for the second leg of the Backstreet Boys' "Into The Millennium" North American Tour. In addition to serving as tour sponsor, MCY.com will air an exclusive Pay-Per-View Webcast of the opening show from State College, Pa. Fans will also have a chance to win tickets to a show in their area as well as attend a meet-and-greet with the Backstreet Boys. "The Backstreet Boys are more than just another Pop band, they are a global sensation," stated Bernhard Fritsch, Chairman and CEO of MCY.com. "Hundreds of thousands of fans missed out on seeing the sold-out tour in 1999 but will now have the chance to experience it on MCY.com. We are excited to be a part of the phenomenon." The Winter 2000 leg of the critically acclaimed tour kicks off Feb. 11 in University Park, Pa. and consists of 23 shows in 18 cities. The trek will take the Backstreet Boys into arenas, stadiums and coliseums before concluding March 15 in Toronto. Beginning in January, Backstreet Boys fans will be able to log-on to MCY.com and register to win tickets for any of the shows on the tour through a variety of Internet contests. MCY.com will also be giving away a number of "meet-and-greet" passes for selected shows, as well as autographed Backstreet Boys merchandise. MCY.com will be videotaping the opening two shows of the sold-out tour for a Pay-Per-View Webcast to be aired on their Website at www.mcy.com from March 15 through July 31. Along with the concert, fans will be treated to backstage footage and interviews with the Backstreet Boys: Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean and Kevin Richardson. SFX Marketing, a division of SFX Entertainment, which is producing the Backstreet Boys' "Into The Millennium" North American Tour, facilitated the partnership between MCY.com and the BACKSTREET BOYS. The Backstreet Boys' latest album, "Millennium," has sold more than 28 million copies worldwide and has already spent more than 33 weeks on Billboard's "Top 200 Albums," the majority of which were spent in the Top Ten. The Backstreet Boys are presently recognized as the biggest pop group in the world, having received gold and platinum awards in 45 countries. "Millennium" was recently honored with 5 Grammy nominations: "Album of The Year," "Best Pop Album," "Record of The Year," "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocal" and "Song of The Year" for "I Want It That Way," the LP's first single. MCY.com is a global online retailer of encrypted digital music and offers a dynamic variety of music and entertainment, all of which is divided into user-friendly searchable genres. MCY.com controls one of the largest exclusive catalogs of retail digital downloads from artists including Bob Marley and other top stars. Other major music content available on MCY.com ranges from Tina Turner and Bob Marley to Glenn Miller and Louis Armstrong, as well as live tracks from Luciano Pavarotti. In July 1999, MCY.com made online music history with the Webcast of the Michael Jackson and Friends concert, which received more than 10 million hits. MCY.com's cybercast of the phenomenal live performance by Paul McCartney on Dec. 14, 1999 at Liverpool's Cavern Club set a new record with 50 million hits. MCY.com is based in New York, with European headquarters in Munich, Germany, and an office in Los Angeles. Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: Barneyxcq ZITj34 http://www.LnAJ7K8QSpfMO2wQ8gO.com Submitted by: Mugenmidget as a fellow time traveler is was great to see the BSB on their live tour again after watching an ancient video our people worshipped. Submitted by: gordon r5DrW1 http://www.y7YwKx7Pm6OnyJvolbcwrWdoEnRF29pb.com Submitted by: matt QFgBgy http://www.y7YwKx7Pm6OnyJvolbcwrWdoEnRF29pb.com Submitted by: chaba Ism7aD http://www.y7YwKx7Pm6OnyJvolbcwrWdoEnRF29pb.com Submitted by: Barnypok joO2xk http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7ojQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com Submitted by: crorkzz catz w1P2by I truly appreciate this post. Submitted by: crorkservice z24OZm Thanks-a-mundo for the blog post.Really thank you! Really Cool. Submitted by: Tuna Salad The topic is pretty complicated for a beginner!... Submitted by: Coleslaw Recipe Thanks for the article! I hope the author does not mind if I use it for my course work!... Click here to see more comments. Comment on this item. Next Item: Lycos Top 10 Search Terms For The Week Ending Jan. 15, 2000 Prev Item: New Backstreet Boys Tour & Album On The Way