January 17, 2008
VIDEO GAMES LIVE ANNOUNCES 40
SHOWS FOR 2008 WITH MORE ON THE WAY!
Countries Include Taiwan, Brazil,
Germany, France, England, Scotland, Mexico, China, U.S., Canada & MORE
Special Performances to Take Place
During Game Developers Conference, San Diego Comic-Con, Leipzig Games
Convention, Broadway in New York City and a 7,000 Seat Bullring in Mexico!
Having already performed to sold out
audiences around the world since 2005, the most successful video game concert in
the world – Video Games Live will continue its ground-breaking tour in 2008 with
the announcement of 40 performances across the globe. Video Games Live is
produced and created by veteran video game composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack
Wall. It features music from the most popular video games performed by top
orchestras and choirs, combining exclusive video footage and music arrangements
along with synchronized state-of-the-art lighting, solo performers, special fx,
stage show production, electronic percussion, unique on-stage interactive
segments with the audience and a pre-show festival.
Video Games Live is best described
as utilizing the power & emotion of a symphony orchestra mixed with the energy
and excitement of a rock concert combined with the cutting edge visuals,
technology, interactivity and fun that video games provide. Video Games Live is
not just a concert, but a celebration of the entire video game industry that
people of all ages adore.
The highest and most prestigious
level of symphony and venue quality continues with the announcement of some of
the world’s most renowned orchestras and local theatres, halls, auditoriums and
arenas. To further attract the biggest audience possible, Video Games Live also
partners with pop-culture’s most important conferences and conventions.
SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Orlando, FL
January 24, 2008
Hard Rock Live
Otronicon
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St. Louis, MO
January 26, 2008
Fox Theater
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Montreal, QC
February 7, 2008
St. Denis Theatre
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Montreal, QC
February 8, 2008
St. Denis Theatre
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Toronto, ON
February 9, 2008
Massey Hall
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FT. Wayne, IN
February 15, 2008
Embassy Theatre
Ft. Wayne Phil
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Edmonton, AB
February 17, 2008
Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
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San Francisco, CA
February 22, 2008
Nob Hill Masonic Center
GDC
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Milwaukee, WI
March 1, 2008
Riverside Theater
Milwaukee Symphony
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Phoenix, AZ
March 7, 2008
Maricopa Center
Phoenix Symphony
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Mexicali, Mexico
March 15, 2008
Plaza Calafia Bullring
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Ogden, UT
March 27, 2008
Browning Arts Center
Utah Symphony
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Salt Lake City, UT
March 28, 2008
Abravanel Hall
Utah Symphony
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Salt Lake City, UT
March 29, 2008
Abravanel Hall
Utah Symphony
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New York City, NY
April 26, 2008
Beacon Theatre
MSG Entertainment
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Las Vegas, NV
June 14, 2008
Henderson Pavilion
Las Vegas Phil.
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Austin, TX
July 11, 2008
Long Center
Austin Symphony
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Austin, TX
July 12, 2008
Long Center
Austin Symphony
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Louisville, KY
July 18, 2008
Kentucky Center for Arts
Louisville Orchestra
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San Diego, CA
July 24, 2008
Embarcadero Marina Park
San Diego Symphony
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Taipei, Taiwan
August 9, 2008
Pan-Chiao Stadium
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Taipei, Taiwan
August 10, 2008
Pan-Chiao Stadium
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Leipzig, Germany
August 20, 2008
ARENA Leipzig
Games Convention
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Birmingham, AL
October 9, 2008
Jefferson Conv. Complex
Alabama Symphony
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Vancouver, BC
October 29, 2008
Orpheum Theatre
Vancouver Symphony
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Carnival Cruise Ship
November 14, 2008
Normandy Lounge
NAVIGaTR Cruise
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Seattle, WA
January 24, 2009
Paramount Theatre
Exact dates and venues for the
following cities are to be announced (TBA) shortly:
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Anaheim, CA
Atlanta, GA
Boston, MA
Brazil (multiple cities)
Dallas, TX
Glasgow, Scotland
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Los Angeles, CA
Milan, Italy
Paris, France
Shanghai, China
Winnipeg, MB
All past, current and future tour
dates and ticket information can be found at:
www.videogameslive.com/dates
“Our goal of building Video Games
Live as a worldwide brand has become a reality,” said Marc Geiger, Senior
Executive Vice-President of Touring for the William-Morris Agency. “Tommy & Jack
have created a very special and unique event experience that is not only a hit
with gamers but also speaks to a general mainstream global audience as well.”
