Mar 14, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, March 18th
Latin music’s most iconic duo, Wisin y Yandel, have announced that they will embark on one final tour to celebrate the upcoming release of their newest album and 19 years as a duo, making these shows the last time fans can see them on stage together. Wisin y Yandel returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for one night at 8:00pm on Thursday, October 6th.
Tickets are $69, $59, $49, and $39 and go on sale Friday, March 18th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, March 19th, subject to availability.
Produced by Live Nation, the 26-city tour kicks off on September 30th in Miami before making stops across the U.S. and wrapping up in their home island of Puerto Rico.
During today’s tour press conference, Sony Music Latin presented Wisin & Yandel with the following RIAA Certifications for their previous studio album Los Campeones Del Pueblo: “The Big Leagues,” five-time multi-Platinum; ”Reggaetón En Lo Oscuro,” six-time Multi-Platinum; “Chica Bombastic,” Gold, Platinum and two-time Multi-Platinum; “Dame Algo,” Gold, Platinum and three-time Multi-Platinum; “Callao,” Gold, Platinum and three-time Multi-Platinum; “Aullando,” Gold, Platinum and 22-time Multi-Platinum; “Ganas De Ti,” Gold, Platinum & two-time Multi-Platinum; “Guaya,” Gold and Platinum; “La Luz,” Gold and Platinum; “Ojalá,” Gold and Platinum; “Deseo,” Gold; and “Mi Intención,” Gold.
Wisin y Yandel recently released the second single “No Se Olvida” from their upcoming album La Ultima Misión and will be honored with the “President’s Award” from BMI on March 15th.
Wisin y Yandel are revered artists who have achieved continuous success in their solo careers, yet as a Latin music duo they have enjoyed unparalleled success. During their 19-year career as a duo, they have received numerous multi-platinum certifications in the U.S. and Latin America and several prestigious awards, including a Grammy and two Latin Grammys, as well as 10 Billboard Latin Airplay chart-toppers. On tour, Wisin & Yandel have proven to be a force like no other in the Urban music world.
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Mar 9, 2022 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale Friday, March 11th
Following My Chemical Romance’s triumphant return to the stage in Los Angeles in 2020, My Chemical Romance have announced additional North American tour dates to their already massive run. My Chemical Romance will take the stage at 7:30pm on Thursday, September 1st at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $229.50, $179.50, $149.50, and $129.50 and go on sale Friday, March 11th at Noon via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, March 12th, subject to availability.
In addition to 14 new arena shows, the group has released additional tickets for their already existing and previously sold out North American shows. The 14 new shows include 10 cities across the states, as well as additional evenings in Brooklyn, Toronto, Boston, and Los Angeles.
The group will also have a number of incredibly talented acts joining them on the road as support. Waterparks and Meg Myers will join My Chemical Romance at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Mar 7, 2022 | Entertainment
Mohegan Sun Arena looks to take home its eighth Academy of Country Music Award
The Academy of Country Music recently recognized Mohegan Sun Arena as a nominee for “Casino of the Year – Arena.” Mohegan Sun Arena is one of four nominees for the prestigious honor. The Academy of Country Music will award a winner at its 15th annual Industry Honors ceremony in the fall.
“It’s always an honor and of course a tribute to our world-class venue and team to be included, especially last year as we reimagined our venue to stay open with sports and entertainment programming all throughout the pandemic,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment.
The award is presented to an outstanding arena within a casino and selected by a professional panel of judges. In order to be eligible for the award, casino arenas must have bought or promoted at least four Country concerts during the year, be in good standing with all agents, and help promote Country ticket sales.
Mohegan Sun last took home the award in 2019, its last year of eligibility since winners from previous years are not considered for consecutive nominations in the category. A win would make it the eighth time the ACM has honored Mohegan Sun Arena, and its 17th national award for the 10,000-seat Arena.
With one of the most successful years in its history, including being named Innovator of the Year by Celebrity Access, Mohegan Sun Arena drew more than 450,000 people in 2021, making it the top casino venue in the world despite being open for less than half the year.
Mohegan Sun Arena hosted Lady A – who is nominated for “Group of the Year” at this year’s award ceremony – to launch their first full-capacity national tour since re-opening for live entertainment in late July last year. Since then, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Brett Young, and Chris Young also performed to sold-out crowds in the Arena in 2021. Chris Young, who made his Mohegan Sun Arena debut in December, leads all artists with seven ACM nominations, including “Album of the Year” and “Single of the Year.” Three of his nominations are shared with country superstar Kane Brown for their song “Famous Friends.”
Kane Brown and Walker Hayes, who will be performing back-to-back shows at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 4th-5th, combined for eight nominations at this year’s awards. Hayes, who will be opening for Brown alongside Raelynn, received five nominations as a first-time nominee, including “New Male Artist of the Year,” and “Song of the Year.” The second Brown concert at Mohegan Sun Arena was added by popular demand after the initial show sold out on the first day of ticket sales.
Mohegan Sun Arena already has an All-Star lineup of Country acts for 2022, including Brad Paisley, Sam Hunt, and Keith Urban, in addition to Kane Brown. More information on ticket prices and additional shows can be found at Mohegan Sun.
The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards will stream live on Prime Video on Monday, March 7th at 8:00pm. It will make history as the first major awards show to livestream exclusively.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently ranked among the top three “Arenas in the World for its Size” and top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award – winning venue is the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Mar 7, 2022 | Entertainment
Special guest illuminati hotties set to open for Death Cab for Cutie
Eight-time Grammy-nominated Rock band Death Cab for Cutie will take the stage for one night at 7:30pm on Friday, July 15th at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Tickets are $45 and $35 and go on sale Friday, March 11th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, March 12th, subject to availability.
Death Cab for Cutie originally formed in Bellingham, Washington, in 1998. Their 2005 studio release, Plans, proved the band’s popular breakthrough, earning RIAA platinum certification, as well as spawning the chart-topping singles, “Soul Meets Body” and “I Will Follow You Into The Dark,” the latter of which was honored with a Grammy nomination for “Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocals.” Plans also received a nod for “Best Alternative Album” at the Grammy’s. Their following albums, Narrow Stairs (2008), The Open Door (2009), Codes and Keys (2011), and Kintsugi (2015), also all received various Grammy nominations, yielding their fourth straight nomination for “Best Alternative Music Album” and bringing their nominations to eight overall.
Death Cab for Cutie’s most recent full-length release, Thank You for Today (2018), is the sound of a band both expanding and refining 22 years into its evolution, and still uncovering new curves in signatures and new sonic corners to explore. The Seattle group’s ninth studio album was heralded by lead single “Gold Rush,” which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Songs chart.
In December 2020, ahead of the run-off elections in Georgia, the band released The Georgia E.P., featuring covers of iconic artists from the state. Originally released as a 24-hour Bandcamp exclusive, the EP raised more than $100,000 for Fair Fight Action, Stacey Abrams’ voting rights organization promoting fair elections around the country through voter education, election reform, and combating voter suppression.
Throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, lead vocalist and guitarist Benjamin Gibbard helped raise more than $250,000 in donations and supplies for various Seattle-area relief organizations via his series of at-home livestream performances.
Most recently in February 2022, Gibbard conceived, curated, and executive produced Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono – a tribute to the acclaimed singer, songwriter, multimedia artist, and activist. Death Cab for Cutie themselves contributed a cover of “Waiting For The Sunrise,” with other artists on compilation including David Byrne, Japanese Breakfast, The Flaming Lips, and Sharon Van Etten.
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Mar 2, 2022 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Sports Betting
Mohegan Sun to Host Michael Buffer, Larry Holmes, Chris Hogan, Dan Koppen and more for a Grand Opening Celebration of the new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
WHAT: The all-new 11,000 square foot multi-level
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will host a Grand Opening celebration, open to the public, on Saturday, March 5th from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. This Grand Opening party will be a star studded affair, bringing together the world-renowned ring announcer, Michael Buffer, former Heavyweight champion, Larry Holmes, former New England Patriot linemen, Max “Big Country” Lane and Dan Koppen as well as stand-out NFL wide receiver Chris Hogan, who played on the championship winning 2017 New England Patriots.
A special parade is also set to kick the festivities off, traveling from Sky Tower hotel lobby to the new sportsbook, beginning at 6:30pm. At 7:00pm, a champagne toast MC’d by Michael Buffer, alongside officials from Mohegan Sun and FanDuel, will take place to officially launch the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, which also just opened a full drink + dining menu and a high stakes Race Book section. Guests will be able to wager on the biggest games that night, as well as enter to win great prizes like a signed Derek Jeter baseball, a signed Aaron Rodgers football and more.
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, March 5th from 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook located in Casino of the Earth
WHO: Mohegan Sun President & GM, Jeff Hamilton | Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook GM, Brad Bryant | FanDuel CMO, Mike Raffensperger | Michael Buffer | Former NFL player, Chris Hogan |Former Heavyweight Champion, Larry Holmes |Former NFL player, Max Lane | Former NFL Pro Bowl Center, Dan Koppen| DJAE Melee |Additional special guests
IN DETAIL: The Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is one of the of the largest FanDuel Sportsbook’s in the United States, checking in at 11,000 square-feet and featuring luxury seating for more than 200 people, an incredible 140-foot Hi-Def video wall, six cashier windows and 39 easy-to-use betting kiosks available 24/7 for a variety of sports betting opportunities on all major sports like NCAA Basketball, NBA, MLB, MMA, Boxing, NHL and much more.
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook also rolled out a full dining menu on February 28th, offering Philly cheese steaks, pizza, tacos, wings, nachos and a variety of specialty burgers (including Impossible™ Burger options). The drink menu includes highlights like the “Shooter McGavin” (Basil Hayden bourbon, Proof white peach syrup, lemon sour and black tea), the “Jesus Shuttlesworth” (Knob Creek Rye Mohegan Sun Series 1, Fruitful Blackberry liqueur, lime sour and Fever-Tree ginger beer). Craft beer favorites include the likes of Blue Moon, Sam Adams, Cisco Brewers, UFO, Outer Light Brewing Company and plenty more.
The Grand Opening event on March 5th celebrates the completion of this exciting new sportsbook, which has created 120 new jobs. The Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will roll in this new era of casino resort sports betting with the one-and-only, Michael Buffer, alongside a collective of some of the biggest names in sports, past and present.
Guests 21+ can experience the ceremony beginning at 7:00pm and then enter to win prizes that will be given away every 20 minutes through 10:00pm. Prizes include a signed Chris Paul basketball, a signed Derek Jeter baseball, a signed Aaron Rodgers football and more. Additionally, a very special guest is slated to make an appearance just after the festivities begin. DJAE Melee, one of New England’s best, will be spinning throughout the evening. For more information, click HERE.
*Media interested in a tour of the new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook this week for coverage opportunities ahead of this Grand Opening event can reach out to PR Manager, Cody Chapman, at [email protected]. Credential requests for the Grand Opening on March 5th can also be submitted to Mohegan Sun PR via the above email.
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