FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TRAIN SET TO PERFORM IN SINGAPORE AT THE GRAND THEATER, MARINA BAY SANDS
th Singapore 18 May 2012 - LAMC Productions & BASE Entertainment today announce that Grammy Award th Winning band TRAIN is set to perform in Singapore on Sunday June 17 at the Grand Theater, Marina Bay Sands. Tickets are now on sale.
TRAIN is touring to support the release of their new album California 37, which is the follow-up to the band’s multi-platinum 2009 release Save Me, San Francisco which featured the biggest song of 2010, “Hey Soul Sister.” Train recorded the new album in San Francisco and Los Angeles with Butch Walker and Espionage producing the record.
"After being in Singapore only one time in our careers, we describe it as a favorite place we love to play music and experience the culture. We can't wait to return in June. So excited Singapore, here we come!"
The first single from California 37, “Drive By,” rocketed up the sales and radio charts in February this year, with over 67,000 singles sold in only the first three weeks after its release. The song was most added at multiple formats for several weeks in a row and was charting at Top 40, Hot AC and AAA radio in the US. Internationally “Drive By” has been embraced in the UK, Canada, Japan, France, Australia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Switzerland and other countries.
The multiplatinum band TRAIN made its mark on music history with their GRAMMY-Award-winning song “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” and chart-topping singles “Meet Virginia” and “Calling All Angels.” Train earned their third GRAMMY in 2011 for the worldwide smash “Hey Soul Sister” from SAVE ME, SAN FRANCISCO. “Hey Soul Sister” was the biggest selling single of 2010 and hit #1 at radio in the US and in 15 countries abroad. SAVE ME, SAN FRANCISCO has sold over one million albums worldwide and over eight million tracks. In addition to taking the sales and radio worlds by storm, Train has been all over television. They have performed on the NFC Championship Game, American Music Awards, the Grammy Nomination Concert, Crossroads, The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Monday Night Football, A&E Private Sessions, America’s Got Talent, The View, Dancing With The Stars, and Live With Regis and Kelly, Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Bachelor, Rachael Ray and more.
Train will also unveil the third varietal from their Save Me, San Francisco Wine Company, a Cabernet Sauvignon called ‘California 37’ this spring. This will follow the previous varietals, ‘Drops of Jupiter Petite Syrah’ and ‘Calling All Angels Chardonnay.’ A portion of the proceeds goes to the San Francisco charity Family House, which provides temporary housing to families of seriously ill children. For more information please visit www.familyhouseinc.org
TICKETING INFORMATION
Day / Time A Reserve B Reserve C Reserve D Reserve
Sun 17 June: 8pm $168 $148 $128 $98
Excludes SGD$3 booking fee per ticket
FOR TICKET BOOKINGS:
THROUGH INTERNET : www.marinabaysands.com/ticketing or www.sistic.com.sg BY PHONE : +65 6688 8826 BOOK IN PERSON AT : Marina Bay Sands Box Offices (Museum, Theaters, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 Lobby). For more information, log on to the official website www.marinabaysands.com
More information can be found at www.lamcproductions.com or www.trainline.com
TRAIN IS PRESENTED BY:
LAMC PRODUCTIONS Is Asia’s leading concert promoter bringing world class entertainment in the genres of Pop, Rock, Jazz & Comedy. The Company recently presented 2 Sold out nights with International comedy phenom, Russell Peters setting attendance records at Singapore’s Indoor Stadium on May 5th and 6th. Over 18,000 fans attended the shows at what are now the largest and fastest selling comedy shows in Singapore history. www.lamcproductions.com
BASE ENTERTAINMENT BASE Entertainment specializes in the development, production, programming and management of live entertainment properties and theatre operations. BASE develops, produces and manages intellectual properties which reach audiences through various platforms, including live, digital, broadcast and licensing. BASE Entertainment founders include Brian Becker and Scott Zeiger, who have 45 years combined experience in the live entertainment industry. The company has offices in Singapore, New York, Las Vegas, and Houston. Since their Asia office opened in Singapore in 2010 Base Entertainment has brought a wide array of live entertainment to Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands’ two theaters, including Disney’s The Lion King, Riverdance, A R Rahman, Thriller Live, Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cirque Éloize iD, Bar at Buena Vista, The Imperial Ice Stars productions of Swan Lake on Ice and most recently BASE was the presenter of WICKED. www.BASEentertainmentAsia.com
Media Contact Amanda Osborne (+65) 9046 7009 / [email protected]
Official Venue:
MARINA BAY SANDS Marina Bay Sands is the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia. It features large and flexible convention and exhibition facilities, 2,560 hotel rooms and suites, the rooftop Sands SkyPark, the best shopping mall in Asia, world-class celebrity chef restaurants and an outdoor event plaza. Its two theaters showcase a range of leading entertainment performances including world-renowned Broadway shows. Completing the line-up of attractions is the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands which plays host to permanent and marquee exhibitions. For more information, please visit www.marinabaysands.com