Hottest Mexican Group Kicks-Off U.S. Tour with Wireless Technology that
Lets Fans Savor the Experience Beyond the Concert
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Camila, the hottest group
in Latin music right now, is launching their first headlining U.S. tour
with a 17-city schedule that kicks off in Miami, on June 6. This Latin
sensation, whose albums have sold in excess of 800,000 units worldwide, has
joined forces with Verizon Wireless to further connect with fans via mobile
technology. Camila's song, "Todo Cambio," recently won two Billboard awards
for the album of the same name, which has sold nearly 400,000 copies in the
U.S. in 12 months.
Verizon Wireless customers who download Camila's content via their V
CAST-enabled handsets will have a chance to win a pair of tickets sent
directly to their phones. These mobile tickets will be their entry into the
show. Others may purchase tickets at traditional outlets. For more
information go to http://www.camilainconcert.com
"We can't wait to embark on our first ever U.S. tour, where we will get
to meet our Latin fans in America," said Jorge Juarez, manager for Camila.
"We couldn't be more excited to finally hit the road on our first tour of
the U.S. with Verizon Wireless, who is always at the forefront of mobile
technology and great new music. We're going to do it Latin style and it's
going to be a HOT summer run."
"We are thrilled to deliver our customers the hottest Latin group in
music right now," said Ed Ruth, director of digital music for Verizon.
"Together we will reach Camila fans via their cell phones and deliver a fun
and interactive tour experience that will extend far beyond the live
performance."
Verizon Wireless extends the Camila experience before and after each
show by delivering the following:
Exclusive Music
Verizon Wireless will deliver six Camila songs exclusively to V CAST
Music customers. These songs are not available anywhere else in the U.S.
and can be downloaded over-the-air directly to fans' phones as a full-song
download, a ringtone or ringback tone.
The Camila Experience
Customers who have downloaded Camila music, ringtones or ringback tones
will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes to win a chance to meet
Camila in person. Ten winners and their guests will have the opportunity to
be a part of the Camila VIP Experience, which includes an acoustic
performance, a short Q&A and a photo taken with the band. This is the
ultimate fan experience.
Green Screen
At select shows, fans have the opportunity to star in a music video
with Camila via a green screen. Fans can "be in the band" and appear as
though they are performing with Camila. Video clips will be sent directly
to fans via their mobile phones, to share with their friends.
Mobile Tickets
Verizon Wireless customers in each of the tour cities who have
downloaded any type of Camila mobile content from V CAST will be entered
for a chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets. These loyal customers and
fans will receive a mobile ticket sent directly to their phones that is
good for two tickets to the hottest Latin show in town.
Song ID
Song ID stations will be set up at each venue to demonstrate to fans
how to use V CAST Song ID to listen to a four-song live Camila EP available
exclusively through Verizon Wireless. Fans can easily purchase songs from
Camila, including the exclusive live EP, the matching ringtone or ringback
tone with just one click. The Camila tour presented by Verizon Wireless is
in support of their latest album, "Todo Cambio," which has already spawned
the hit title track "Todo Cambio," which was nominated last year for a
Latin Grammy. The album has been hailed as one of the most important and
romantic releases of 2007 and has placed them at the top of the Mexican and
U.S. charts as one of the fastest growing Latin groups today.
Camila In Stores
In support of their U.S. tour fans are invited to meet and greet
Mexican pop Camila at five participating Verizon Wireless Communications
Stores, including:
June 10, 2008 Atlanta
3625 Satellite Blvd.
Duluth, Ga. 30096
June 14, 2008 Chicago
6451 W. Diversey Ave.
Chicago 60707
June 17, 2008 Fresno
550 S. Clovis Ave. Suite 105
Fresno, Calif. 93727
June 20, 2008 Las Vegas
2225 Civic Center Drive Suite 120
Las Vegas 89030
June 29, 2008 San Antonio
7635 NW loop 410 #101
San Antonio 78245
Fans can download Camila's songs, including their latest single, "Yo
Quiero," as ringback tones, true tones and full-song downloads, both
over-the-air and on their PCs via V CAST Music. Customers will be charged
$1.99 per megabyte for data usage when downloading ringtones or ringback
tones. However, megabyte pricing is not charged for downloading music, or
text, picture and video messaging.
For more information on mobile music from Verizon Wireless, visit a
Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit
http://www.verizonwireless.com/music. For information on Camila, visit
http://www.camilainconcert.com or visit the Spanish-language site at
http://www.camilaenconcierto.com.
Schedule for the Camila tour Presented by Verizon:
Date Location Venue
June 6, 2008 Miami Fillmore
June 9, 2008 Kissimmee, Fla. Kissimmee Civic Center
June 10, 2008 Atlanta Atlanta Nightlife
June 11, 2008 Charlotte, N.C. Neighborhood Theater
June 13, 2008 New York Nokia Theatre
June 14, 2008 Chicago Congress Theater
June 15, 2008 Denver Ogden Theater
June 17, 2008 Fresno, Calif. Rainbow Ballroom
June 18, 2008 San Francisco Grand Ballroom
June 19, 2008 Irvine, Calif. UCI Bren Center
June 20, 2008 Las Vegas The Joint
June 21, 2008 Tucson, Ariz. Ava Del Sol Casino
June 22, 2008 Phoenix Celebrity Theater
June 26, 2008 Dallas Far West
June 27, 2008 McAllen, Texas Civic Center
June 28, 2008 Houston Arena Theater
June 29, 2008 San Antonio Club Rio
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and
data network, serving 67.2 million customers. Headquartered in Basking
Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint
venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE:
VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and
request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of
Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia
Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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