iHeartMedia Inc.

10/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2024 07:11

iHeartMedia Brings Alternative Rock’s Biggest Names Together Live for the 2025 “iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One”

iHeartMedia Brings Alternative Rock's Biggest Names Together Live for the 2025 "iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One"

The event will feature Cage The Elephant, Fontaines D.C., Glass Animals, Incubus, St. Vincent, The Head And The Heart, The Lumineers, The Offspring and a special performance from Damiano David on January 11 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles

NEW YORK - October 15, 2024 - iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the eighth annual "iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One." The biggest names in Alternative Rock will come together including Cage The Elephant, Fontaines D.C., Glass Animals, Incubus, St. Vincent, The Head And The Heart, The Lumineers, The Offspring and a special performance from Damiano David at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on January 11, 2025 hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7's nationally syndicated "The Woody Show." The event will broadcast live for fans on iHeartRadio Alternative and Rock stations across the country and on iHeartRadio.com.

"For the 8th year in a row, every other option was exhausted, and with the announcement looming, a decision had to be made," said Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7's nationally syndicated The Woody Show. "That's when we were handed the keys and warned that we had better not screw this up. It's an honor - one we fully intend to live up to. Here's hoping January 11 arrives before iHeart realizes their mistake!"

All this week, iHeartRadio is giving Alternative Rock fans the opportunity to win trips to Los Angeles to attend the "iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One" before the tickets go on sale. The promotion will run across more than 80 Alternative, Rock and Classic Rock 90s iHeartRadio stations nationwide.

"We are thrilled to present this incredible lineup of artists representing all genres of Alternative and Rock returning to one of the most iconic Rock venues Los Angeles has to offer, the Kia Forum," said Lisa Worden, Program Director for ALT 98.7 and Senior Vice President of Rock and Alternative for iHeartMedia. "It's our 8th year doing this and each year it keeps getting better."

Returning as the national presenting partner for iHeartRadio ALTer EGO, Capital One is helping eligible cardholders get early access to high demand tickets through a Capital One Cardholder presale:

  • The iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 48-hour Capital One Cardholder presale begins on Tuesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. PT and runs through Thursday, October 24 at 10 a.m. PT, or while presale supplies last.
  • <_w3a_sdt id="-1630778670" sdttag="goog_rdk_1">Eligible cardholders can add a Capital One Access Pass to presale ticket purchases to attend an exclusive event before the show including a private soundcheck performance by Cage The Elephant, complimentary food and drinks, and more. Presale tickets and exclusive cardholder offers will be available at iheartradio.com/capitalone.

Listeners will then have access to a limited number of tickets through ALT 98.7, LA's New Alternative, 24-hour VIP-Sale. Fans can become an ALT VIP at www.alt987fm.com to access tickets beginning Thursday, October 24 at 10 a.m. PT through Friday, October 25 at 10 a.m. PT or while supplies last. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 25 at 12 p.m. PT via Ticketmaster.com.

"iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One" is part of iHeartMedia's roster of incredibly successful, nationally recognized concert events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartPodcast Awards and the iHeartCountry Festival presented by Capital One.

Proud partner of this year's event include presenting partner Capital One, with more to be announced.

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.

With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company's live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry's largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.

The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company's fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company's digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.

The company's Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation's largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.

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