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Essence Festival 2012

January 12, 2012 by · Comments Off on Essence Festival 2012 

Essence Festival 2012, The ESSENCE Music Festival and QuintEvents are elevating the fan experience to a new level in 2012 with special, behind-the-scenes access to America’s largest annual gathering of African-American music and culture.

The New Orleans extravaganza, which drew over 422,000 for its 17th edition last July, is offering a wide variety of travel, ticket and hospitality packages featuring pre-access to events, premier ticket locations in large blocks so groups can sit together, exclusive in-stadium hospitality, hotel accommodations and transportation through QuintEvents, the Exclusive Official Provider of ESSENCE VIP Ticket, Travel and Hospitality Packages for the Festival.

The Official packages are available now at www.QuintEvents.com and will be featured on a separate website, www.ESSENCEVIPEvents.com in early 2012.

“The ESSENCE Music Festival is so much more than a concert; so much more than a cultural happening,” stated Brian Learst, C.E.O. of QuintEvents, which provides similar services to the NFL, NBA and Kentucky Derby. “It is one of the nation’s elite events and there is demand for an ‘insider’ experience that has a once-in-a-lifetime feel.”

“With the size and scope of the Louisiana Superdome and the event infrastructure we have, it’s time to add this dimension for our fans,” offered ESSENCE General Manager Joy Collins.

The program is named ESSENCE VIP Events and all tickets and amenities are available only from ESSENCE, which owns and operates the world-renowned festival. By purchasing direct from the “Official” source, fans have a one-stop shopping experience for their transportation, hotel accommodations, hospitality and ticket needs, eliminating the uncertainties of purchasing on the secondary market.

Exclusive benefits include:

Single-source buying from QuintEvents, ESSENCE’s Official Travel and Hospitality Provider
Block group seating
Food and beverage at on-site hospitality venues
30-minute VIP pre-access to Empowerment Seminars and Tradeshow
Official Essence VIP Events gift bag
Lanyard and ticket sleeve
Official ESSENCE Music Festival program
Ground transportation to and from hotels, Superdome and Convention Center
Convenient payment terms.

Official ESSENCE VIP Events Ticket Packages can include accommodations at a variety of New Orleans hotels, located just a few blocks from the Louisiana Superdome and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center: The Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt Regency, InterContinental, JW Marriott, Westin, Hilton – Riverside, Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center, Holiday Inn – Downtown Superdome and Hampton Inn & Suites Convention Center.

Essence Music Festival

January 11, 2012 by · Comments Off on Essence Music Festival 

Essence Music FestivalEssence Music Festival, The 2012 ESSENCE Musical Festival celebrates “The Power of Our Voice” during its 18th anniversary held in New Orleans July 6, 7 and 8. This year’s theme reflects the audiences’ turn to powerful voices—whether through song, the political arena or community organizing—for strength and inspiration during challenging times. The annual Festival promises to deliver a stellar line-up of musical artists as well as leading thinkers, authors, innovators and influencers who will empower and motivate the audience to make a difference in each of their communities. The annual weekend of entertainment and empowerment will feature an unprecedented three days of cultural celebrations over the festive Fourth of July holiday weekend in the Crescent City. With a combination of iconic musical performances and thought-provoking dialogue, the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival will be an unforgettable experience.

“The theme of this year’s Essence Music Festival celebrates our most powerful voices. Whether it’s Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul commanding respect or Rep. Maxine Waters demanding better conditions for our community, these powerful voices resonate with our audience like no other,” said Michelle Ebanks, president, Essence Communications Inc. “As we all face a new reality in these critical times, we want to inspire our Festival-goers to leave this year’s Festival even more resilient and motivated so that they can be empowered to create change in their own communities.”

After another record-breaking year in 2011, this year’s line-up promises to be a weekend to remember. Stellar acts leading the list of artists set to perform at the legendary Louisiana Superdome include: Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Stephanie Mills, Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole, Ledisi, SWV, Dru Hill, Raheem DeVaughn, Estelle, Goapele, Vivian Green, Kindred the Family Soul, Luke James, Eric Roberson, The Stylistics, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Bridget Kelly, The Original Pinettes Brass Band, The Stooges Brass Band and Khris Royal & Dark Matter.

In addition, ESSENCE will honor iconic singer Aretha Franklin with “The Power Award.” The Queen of Soul previously performed at the Festival in 1995 and 2005.

In addition to the colossal music line-up, the audience can look forward to the annual ESSENCE Empowerment Experience, which is free and open to the public at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Festival-goers will experience three full days of socio-political dialogue, health and wellness discussions and spiritual inspiration led by dynamic motivational speakers. The initial roster of leading authors, speakers and leaders include: Steve Harvey, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Maxine Waters and Dr. Steve Perry. The weekend will culminate on Sunday with a rousing All-star Gospel tribute honoring gospel mega-stars Fred Hammond and Mary Mary.

In an effort to continue to give back to the New Orleans community, ESSENCE will also partner with the City of New Orleans to benefit their initiatives focused on saving our youth.

Now in its 18th year, the ultimate destination for entertainment and inspiration hosted over 422,000 attendees last year. What began in 1995 as a one-time event to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ESSENCE magazine has now grown into one of the country’s “Top 10 Leading Brand Events” by Advertising Age. The ESSENCE Music Festival is the nation’s largest annual gathering of African-American music and culture. Throughout its history, the Festival has featured an array of performers including Alicia Keys, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, Destiny’s Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Maxwell, The O’Jays, Prince, Rihanna, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams, among others.

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