The 2011 Honda Civic Tour Revs Up Tomorrow in New Jersey
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LOS ANGELES--August 4, 2011: The 2011 Honda Civic Tour drops the green flag on August 5th at PNC Bank Arts Center, with the annual summer concert series redlining the excitement with a stellar lineup. Over the past decade, The Honda Civic Tour has provided more than two million fans with an exclusive, interactive concert experience featuring up-close and personal access to bands including Paramore, The Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional, Maroon 5 and Panic at the Disco. For the tour’s 10th Anniversary, blink-182--the band from the inaugural tour in 2001--is back, along with My Chemical Romance. The 2011 tour will hit in 38 U.S. cities before crossing the finish line at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl on October 8th. Special guests Rancid, Manchester Orchestra and Matt & Kim will perform at select dates (visit hondacivictour.com for full details).
“the best rock record of the year”
Tom DeLonge of blink-182 says, “We’re all very excited to get out on the road. On this tour, the Honda Civic Tour, people are going to see blink in a way that they never have before. I can’t wait to get on stage, and just be me."
In addition to the A-list musical entertainment, fans will be treated to the Honda Civic Tour’s variety of free thrills, exhibitions, games and chances to win prizes galore. In every city, Honda will present fans with an opportunity to check out one-of-a-kind vehicles that have been customized by the headlining bands. Attendees can visit the tour’s on-site electronic touch-pad kiosks to enter for a chance to win those rides -- blink-182’s customized and autographed all-new 2012 Civic Si Coupe* and My Chemical Romance’s one-of-a-kind, signed Honda CBR250R motorcycle and helmet**. There will also be the opportunity to win an exclusive fly-away*** to Los Angeles that includes two signed guitars, front-row seats, a meet and greet with both bands at the world famous Hollywood Bowl, and more. Every fan is a winner once they arrive on site, when they can get their hands on the 36-page pocket guide that’s packed with artist and tour information. Airbrush artists will be at the venues to “ink” fans with their choice of tour and band logos, and raffles, fishing games and more will offer instant prizes.****
The new Honda Civic Tour mobile app, presented by Honda Financial Services, is a free download on both iOS (iPhone, iPod Touch, etc.) and Android platforms, which keeps fans in the loop wherever they are. The app includes basic tour and ticketing info, news, promotions, greening programs, and updates. Download here for free. In addition, the Honda Civic Tour boasts a closed circuit interactive TV channel at center stage, showing a stream of band videos, PSAs and music videos; while fans can even Tweet using #hondacivictour to get their message displayed on screen.
The Honda Civic Tour offers tickets priced for maximum affordability, providing an awesome musical experience at an incredible value. Recently, blink-182 celebrated the release of their first new music in eight years--the lead single "Up All Night" from the band’s forthcoming album Neighborhoods (DGC Records/Interscope)--with an “Up All Night” promotion. Shortly after the track made its radio debut on stations across the country, fans were able to log on to purchase $20 all-in tickets for 2011 Honda Civic Tour dates. From 9:00pm to 12:02am--exactly 182 minutes--local time on July 16th, fans enjoyed no hidden fees, no service charges and no extra parking prices.
Produced by Venice, CA’s Marketing Factory, the Honda Civic Tour brings innovation and environmental consciousness to the masses by combining the hottest in automotive technology with the hottest in music. The 2011 Honda Civic Tour is teaming up with non-profit sustainability partner Reverb to ensure a tour that supports the concert series’ dedicated environmental action plan. blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Honda and Reverb will be raising awareness around the issues of single use plastics and water quality with non-profit partner Surfrider Foundation, all while engaging fans with fun, interactive exhibits. On-site concert innovations will also aim to encourage fans that it’s “easy to be green” by promoting simple, environmentally-friendly initiatives such as corn-based cups, free water refill stations and more. Honda, blink-182 and My Chemical Romance have also each engaged in programs benefitting the victims of Japan’s Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. blink-182 recently introduced a limited-edition T-shirt at shop.bompa.com/blink182, and My Chemical Romance created an exciting project at singitforjapan.com/index.
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About blink-182
With thirty-million-plus records sold worldwide, blink-182 is back in 2011 and ready to continue the musical journey that has thrilled legions of fans for nearly two decades. The band launched the inaugural Honda Civic Tour in 2001, during which they were riding on the success of their #1 album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket. Currently putting the finishing touches on their first new recording together since 2003, titled Neighborhoods, the group is pushing their musical boundaries, all while keeping a firm hold of the multi-platinum sound that took them to the top in the first place. In addition to the Honda Civic Tour dates, blink-182 will tour Canada -- visit blink182.com for more information.
About My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance released their fourth studio album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, on November 22nd, 2010. The album was #1 on Billboard‘s Rock Albums and Alternative Albums charts, while reaching #8 on the Billboard 200, in addition to being named one of Rolling Stone‘s “30 Best Albums of 2010.” NME praised it as “the best rock record of the year,” while Alternative Press stated that “MCR have fully followed their own larger-than-life creative vision.” Danger Days was the follow-up to 2006’s The Black Parade, which shot to #2 on Billboard's Top 200 album chart, sold more than 240,000 copies in its first week of release, and spawned four Modern Rock smash singles.
About Honda Civic
Redesigned for the 2012 model year, the Civic lineup features six distinct models: Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe, two Civic Si models, Civic Hybrid, a Civic Natural Gas and an all-new Civic HF high fuel economy model. For 2012, all existing Civic models achieve higher EPA fuel-economy ratings1 compared to the 2011 models, up by as much as 8 percent on the highway in Civic Sedans and Coupes equipped with automatic transmissions. The Civic Hybrid achieves an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating2 of 44 mpg city, 44 mpg highway and 44 mpg city/highway combined, making it the most fuel-efficient compact sedan currently available in the U.S. Additionally, the all-new Civic HF model debuts as a value-oriented, high fuel-economy sedan with an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy rating2 of 41 mpg, the highest highway rating for a conventional, gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission. The entire Civic lineup is available at Honda dealerships nationwide with a suggested retail price2 (MSRP) starting at $15,605. For high-resolution photos, broadcast quality video and media information of the entire 2012 Civic lineup, please visit hondanews.com.
1 Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
2 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $750.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
About Honda CBR250R
The all-new 2011 CBR250R brings a fresh take on the fun side of motorcycling. Beginners and experienced hands alike will key in on the extreme versatility of this sporty, fun-to-ride and affordable new offering from Honda. This dependable and lightweight machine delivers nimble handling, a broad spread of easily accessible power, a 200-plus-mile cruising range and low operating costs all in one. Whether the day calls for a commute to work, quick trips around town or all-day explorations in the countryside, the CBR250R offers as much fun per mile as anything around, all at a price that just about anyone can afford. facebook.com/CBR250R
About Reverb
Reverb is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2004 by environmentalist Lauren Sullivan and her musician husband, Adam Gardner of Guster. Reverb provides turnkey greening programs for artists' tours, while conducting grassroots outreach and education with music fans everywhere.
