
Monday, 16 October 2006
The Game, Young Buck and Lupe Fiasco are among the list of hip-hop artists who will play exclusive concerts across the United States as part of "Flash Concerts 2006."
Sponsored by Cingular Wireless and Sony Ericsson, "Flash Concerts 2006" kicked off in Atlanta , GA with Yung Joc on Sunday (October 8 ) and will continue on until December.
All concerts are free and open to the public but admission is limited. The concert series will utilize text messaging to notify fans of concert information and to grant admission to the events.
Music fans can improve their chances for entry by registering. Fans can register to "Get in and Win" by sending a text message to "FLASH" (35274) with their city's code, which will allow them to receive concert information on their mobile phone.
Registrants will receive "Alerts" including: Event details, exclusive invites, VIP access, meet & greets and special music prizing. Entry details, artist information and more can be found at http://www.flashconcerts06.com or at Cingular Wireless stores.
"Wireless is of course for people on the go. But more and more, it's become a great way for music lovers to be in the know," said Cingular Wireless Executive Director David Garver via a statement. "The Flash Concert series is just one more way that we are connecting our customers to all-things music."
Following is the full schedule of Flash Concerts 2006. Additional guests and details for New York and Seattle shows will be announced shortly:
October 26 Lupe Fiasco Philadelphia PHI
November 21 The Game Los Angeles LA
November 24 Lupe Fiasco Chicago CHI
December 1 Young Buck Miami MIA
December 4 Von Bondies Boston BOS
December 11 My Chemical Romance Las Vegas LV
TBA TBA Seattle SEA
TBA TBA New York NYC