even if you're not at rio, you can still experience it!

[misterbrownstone]

I think it's important to share this little piece of news. It seems the next edition will be really big, a worldwide event, more than the previous editions.

http://rockinrio-lisboa.sapo.pt/artigo.html?id=636976&lang=en

Network LIVE Rocks the world with Rock in Rio

Music Fans Around The World To Say “I’m Going” to Rock in Rio Through Network LIVE taking Place in Lisbon, Portugal, May 26-27 and June 2-4, 2006.

Network LIVE, a joint venture between AOL, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, announced today that the Company has secured exclusive rights for Rock in Rio, the world’s largest multi-day music event. The agreement provides Network LIVE with the exclusive US and international sales and rights for all broadcast and media partners, outside of Portugal and Brazil.

This will be the first year that Rock in Rio will also be made available for licensing to all broadcast distribution platforms including (where applicable) Internet, wireless/mobile, satellite and terrestrial radio and television, and on a global basis.

"Consumers have unequivocally demonstrated that they are eager to experience live global music events in a truly interactive way, and they want to supplement the TV experience with additional consumption methods," said Kevin Wall, CEO of Network LIVE, at the MIDEM, in Cannes.
"With Rock in Rio, a monumental and historic music event, Network LIVE will deliver on our vision of offering fans worldwide great live music experiences â€" anytime, anywhere, on any device."

This year’s festival will take place over two weekends on May 26-27 and June 2-4, and will include live performances on multiple stages by some of the biggest names in music, including Carlos Santana and Ivete Sangalo, as well as other cultural events and attractions, producing more than 90 hours of live music entertainment.

Headliners for the last festival, taking place in 2004, included Paul McCartney, Sting, Britney Spears, Metallica, Peter Gabriel, the Foo Fighters and Alicia Keyes. Proceeds of the event have been benefiting various charities in Portugal and throughout the world. Rock In Rio is the largest music event in the world, celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2005.

"As a huge communications project, our goal is to make it possible for all music and entertainment fans, in every part of the world, to experience and interact with the power of ‘Rock in Rio’, how they want, where they want and when they want." said Roberto Medina, the creator of Rock in Rio.
"Rock in Rio will continue to grow across borders, into more and more of a global event. Network LIVE understands how to distribute live entertainment programming on their network as well as to third party networks in a compelling and engaging manner, while preserving the essence and value of the live event. Given the breadth of experience, partners and track record, Network LIVE is the ideal partner for Rock in Rio."

thanks to nesquick @ htgth!

[Nick722]

T.V.

[IllusionUser91]

Thank you! hah

Very good news.

[whpprsnpprr]

who played at Rock In RIO 1?  Just curious....I guess I could just look it up on the internet....but that's too much work

[Appetite4ChineseDe]

Will it be aired on TV in aus or is there no info on that? if so i guess i'll have to use my power lag internet to watch it, 56k blows doesn't it? =/

[mongis]

"i'm going"
*turns on tv*

[svdv22]

good so there will be at least a proshot good quality dvd of it:) like rir3:)

[mongis]

i will record it so i can go to the show atleased twice. :!:

[RKD]

I Hope they show it in the UK, especially on the terrestrial TV, hopefully Channel 4. but if not at least on MTV or such. But if all else fails i'll just find a download somewhere  

[CD06]

yeah will it be on in the UK? hopefully channel 4, that will be awesome. I'm dying to see axl return playing the new songs. The songs he played last time didnt do him justice. but can you imagine him screaming out IRS live?

Man he could give the most memorable rock in rio performance ever, providing he doesn't cancel

[GnrJanus]

well I think

MTV should be there, to record it live.

so people all over the world can see it on their regular music television!.

wouldn't it be a great move from MTV just to be there and have a live stream!

[JACKSPARROW]

wouldn't it be a great move from MTV just to be there and have a live stream!

ouuuuccchhhh....... now that's what music tv shoud be about... and not how your house's look .....

If it was up to me... I would so fuckin' have the live broadcast.... but unfortunately... its not up to me

[RKD]

Yea but they can't let the biggest comeback in rock take over the ever important repeat of Pimp My Ride or Jackass.

[understory]

well I think

MTV should be there, to record it live.

so people all over the world can see it on their regular music television!.

wouldn't it be a great move from MTV just to be there and have a live stream!

YES! YES!!!! (and then MuchMusic here in Canada can get it off MTV!!!!)

where have I been!! so much as happened?!?!
CANADA AXL CANADA!!

[Cocaine Tongue]

Yea but they can't let the biggest comeback in rock take over the ever important repeat of Pimp My Ride or Jackass.

haha welcome to MTV post 1994...shite music and crazy frog

[Cold Heartbreaker]

sweet ass! thast fuckin awesum. i think that will be the only time i will be glued to mtv without wantin to down a beer. hahaha actually i prlly will down a few but thats cuz its Guns N' fuckin Roses playin!!!! hahahah

[helmet0111]

when do you think GNR will tour in the US?

[sakuL]

yeah this is very fuckin good news ... i don't think that it will be on MTV, VH1 or Ocko ... so 5.6Mbit will do it ;-) ... than i hope as fast as i can ... get a fuckin new pro-shot DVD :-)
next station ... czech republic!!!!!      

[NewGNR16]

Greeat! I had that worry on my mind all weekend...