Press Release
Prestigious China Music Awards Hosted at Venetian Macao for Third Consecutive Year Cotai Arena stage packed with international stars
(Macao, April 23, 2014) – Sponsored by The Venetian® Macao, the prestigious China Music Awards, with a theme of “Music My Heart, Dream the Future,” returned to the integrated resort for the third consecutive year, bringing some of the biggest and brightest stars from China and beyond to the Cotai Arena stage Wednesday night.
Excited fans lined the red carpet at The Venetian Macao main lobby to catch glimpses of their favourite superstars attending this year’s 18th Channel [V] China Music Awards and Asian Influential Power Grand Ceremony, including Latin prince Ricky Martin, Korean boy band EXO-M, Japanese singer Kana Nishino, Alan Tam, CoCo Lee, Show Lo, Jimmy Lin, Hins Cheung, Chi-Lam Cheung, Kevin Zheng, Sun Nan, Yu Quan, Yang Yu-Ying, among dozens of others. Joining them on the red carpet were representatives from Star China Media Ltd., and Toh Hup Hock, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Sands China Ltd.; Toh was one of the evening’s award presenters, along with Ciarán Carruthers, Senior Vice President and Director of Venetian and Plaza Operations. International superstar David Beckham also attended the red carpet and award ceremony, and was one of the award presenters at the mega-event.
A total of 37 awards were presented at the event, including Asian Most Popular Singer, Asian Most Influential Japanese Singer and the China Music Lifetime Achievement Award, among others. Beckham presented the Asian Most Stylish Singer and Most Popular International Chinese Singer to CoCo Lee.
The presence of over 100 members of the press from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao was a testament to the magnitude of the event, which was broadcast and webcast live to an estimated global audience of 2 billion viewers.
The China Music Awards launched in 1994 and has since gathered the nation’s top music industry talent in host cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Macao and Taipei.
Page 1 of 5 It is the only Chinese music awards show that is telecast through Star TV and Channel V in China and around the world.
Besides hosting high-profile awards shows, the Cotai Arena has staged performances by some of the Asia’s and the world’s biggest music superstars, including the Rolling Stones, Rihanna, Eason Chan, Girls’ Generation and the stars of the hit TV reality series “The Voice of China.” In 2013 alone, broadcasts (both television and online) of events held at or sponsored by Sands China properties reached an estimated audience of over 900 million viewers in mainland China. Taking into consideration international broadcasting, the impact spreads further still, pushing global viewership to well over 1 billion.
Photo caption: International superstar David Beckham walks the red carpet at the prestigious China Music Awards Wednesday night at The Venetian Macao.
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Photo caption: Latin prince Ricky Martin walks the red carpet Wednesday night at The Venetian Macao for the China Music Awards.
Photo caption: Korean boy band EXO-M was among the numerous celebrities on the red carpet Wednesday night for the China Music Awards at The Venetian Macao.
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Photo caption: (clockwise from top left) Nishino Kana, Show Lo, Momo Wu, Li Yuchun and Chi-Lam Cheung were among the celebrities attending the China Music Awards Wednesday night at The Venetian Macao.
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Entertainment at Sands China Ltd. Resorts Sands China Ltd. has as a clear vision to establish Macao as Asia’s top entertainment destination.
The 15,000-seat Cotai Arena is the only venue in Asia ranked in Pollstar’s Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues based on ticket sales. It is the top entertainment destination in southern China, hosting the world’s and the region’s biggest names in music, sports and awards shows. Superstars frequently choose the venue as the starting point of their Asian tours.
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The 1800-seat, multi-purpose Venetian Theatre is one of the most luxurious entertainment venues in greater China. Featuring ushers in black-tie, champagne service, gourmet food and beverage items and other unique, premium amenities, it offers an intimate, luxurious and exclusive venue experience. The Venetian Theatre is playing a key role in bringing the best in international and Chinese entertainment to Macao, with a luxury theatre experience like no other in the region.
The 650-seat Sands Theatre regularly features internationally-renowned singers, performers and artists of the highest calibre. From traditional Chinese-costumed dancers to modern performances, and from singing troupes to contemporary bands, everything from Western rock to Cantonese pop is covered.
With an unbeatable diversity, the entertainment offering of Sands China Ltd. is ushering in a new era of entertainment in Macao.
For information about upcoming shows and events, visit www.venetianmacao.com/entertainment.html.
About Cotai Strip Resorts Macao – Macao’s Integrated Resort City Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Cotai Strip Resorts Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao has transformed a gaming-centric day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.
Pulsating with life, both night and day, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with 600 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, 1.3 million square feet (120,000 square metres) of meeting and exhibition space for Asia’s leading conferences and exhibitions, gaming excitement, transportation offerings and well over 100 dining options, including international restaurants, bars and lounges. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is a must-see destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.
Comprised of The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, featuring the world’s largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn hotels, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is where Asia’s ultimate destination is all within reach.
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