Oct 16, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Fans who pre-order new studio album Sounds Good Feels Good from band’s store will gain early access to tickets; Video for new single, “Hey Everybody,” premiers today on VEVO; Sounds Good Feels Good set for elease on October 23rd on Hi Or Hey Records/Capitol Records
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 16, 2015) — On the heels of wrapping up their hugely successful “Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour,” 5 Seconds of Summer announce plans to return to North America next summer for another extensive run. The SOUNDS LIVE FEELS LIVE tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on July 1st at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT and include shows in New York City and Los Angeles.
Tickets are $75.50 and $54.50 and go on sale Friday, October 23rd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, October 24th, subject to availability.
Fans who order 5 Seconds of Summer’s new adrenaline-fueled studio album, Sounds Good Feels Good, via the band’s store HERE, will have early access to tickets. The album will be released next Friday, October 23rd, via Hi or Hey Records/Capitol Records. It is the follow-up to the band’s chart-topping, self-titled debut, which has sold more than three million copies worldwide.
Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, October 20th, at 10:00am local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit citiprivatepass.com/.
The official video for “Hey Everybody,” the band’s new single, premiered today on VEVO and can be viewed HERE. Directed by Isaac Rentz (Cage The Elephant, Blink 182), who also helmed 5 Seconds of Summer’s “She’s Kinda Hot,” “Good Girls,” “Amnesia” and “Don’t Stop” videos, the clip finds Mikey in a hot dog costume, Ash dressed as a dinosaur, Calum walking dogs and Luke stuck in a terrible internship.
“Hey Everybody” – along with “She’s Kinda Hot,” “Money,” “Jet Black Heart” and “Fly Away” – are available instantly to fans who pre-order the digital version of Sounds Good Feels Good, available HERE. The album hit #1 on iTunes in 50 countries just hours after the pre-order launched.
In their second cover story on the band, Billboard noted, “5SOS is an anomaly in 2015: a Generation Z guitar band that sells records.…On Sounds Good Feels Good, the guitars thunder more…” Alternative Press, which awarded the album four stars, observed, “Sounds Good Feels Good delivers….The album finds its crux in the first single, ‘She’s Kinda Hot,’ with the triumphant line in the chorus: ‘We are the kings and queens of the new broken scene.’” Kerrang hailed it as a “killer new album” and gave it four K’s, noting, “Opener ‘Money’ explodes into one of the biggest anthems of the year.”
“She’s Kinda Hot,” which won “Song of the Summer” honors at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, topped the iTunes charts in 44 countries and was a Top 15 hit at Top 40 radio. 5 Seconds of Summer spent three months living together in a studio in Los Angeles, writing and recording Sounds Good Feels Good, which was executive produced by Rock veteran John Feldmann (All Time Low, Good Charlotte, Boys Like Girls).
The band is among the all-star lineup of artists featured on the 2015 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour. The New York City show, which will take place at Madison Square Garden, will be streamed live on Yahoo! at yahoo.com/iheartradio on Friday, December 11th, at 8:00pm ET and a 90-minute special will air on The CW on Thursday, December 17th at 8:00pm ET/PT.
5 Seconds of Summer’s self-titled debut album entered the Billboard 200 at #1, selling 260,000 units in the U.S. in its first week of release, marking the biggest debut for a new act in 2014 and the biggest debut ever by an Australian artist. It topped the iTunes charts in a total of 76 countries. The band has won numerous awards, including an American Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, five MTV European Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and an iHeartRadio Music Award. In 2015, 5 Seconds of Summer played to more than one million fans across three continents, including three massive sold-out nights at the SSE Wembley Arena in London.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. 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, ext. 27163.
Oct 16, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Debut new track “Dangerous” today via Billboard.com
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 16, 2015) — Following the announcement of their new self-titled studio album, Def Leppard have just extended their massively successful North American tour due to overwhelming demand. The tour supported by Styx and Tesla will commence in Greensboro, North Carolina on January 27, 2016 and makes its way to Mohegan Sun Arena for a Saturday, February 13th concert, slated for 7:00pm.
Tickets are $79.00 and $59.00 and go on sale Saturday, October 24th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, October 25th, subject to availability.
Def Leppard debuts new track “Dangerous,” the second off their long-awaited new studio album that will be released on October 30, 2015, via Billboard.com today. “Dangerous” follows their current #1 Classic Rock single “Let’s Go” which is climbing the Rock and active rock radio charts. The new album was recorded earlier this year at front man Joe Elliott’s studio in Dublin, Ireland. The album will feature 14 tracks in total. This self-titled album release will mark their first new collection of material in seven years and Def Leppard’s 11th official studio release.
Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums—including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria, capturing the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as “Rock of Ages,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.” The upcoming tour follows on the heels of the band’s unforgettable 2014 co-headlining tour with KISS.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. 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, ext. 27163.
Oct 12, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Superstar Country performer returns to Uncasville; Tickets on sale Friday
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 12, 2015) — Mohegan Sun Arena is excited to host the award-winning and platinum selling Country singer/songwriter, Brad Paisley, for a Sunday, January 31st concert, to take place at 7:30pm. Eric Pasley and Cam will be special guests on this show.
Tickets are $69.00 and $49.00 and go on sale Friday, October 16th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, October 17th, subject to availability.
Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including “Entertainer of the Year”), among many others. He has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001. Paisley has written 20 of his 23 #1 singles with the first being his 1999 hit “He Didn’t Have To Be” and his most recent, “Perfect Storm,” from his chart-topping 2014 album Moonshine in the Trunk. Paisley’s highly successful Crushin’ It World Tour wrapped last weekend and this week he will complete the free Country Nation College Tour presented by Zaxby’s by playing to the final two college campuses, University of George and University of South Carolina. Paisley has partnered with Boot Barn® and developed an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts and woven shirts called Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley. Fans can look for him and Carrie Underwood to return as hosts of “Country Music’s Biggest Night™” when “The 49th Annual CMA Awards” airs live from Nashville on Wednesday, November 4th (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Connect with Brad at BradPaisley.com, Facebook.com/BradPaisley, on Twitter @BradPaisley, on Instagram @Brad Paisley and YouTube at YouTube.com/BradPaisley.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. 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, ext. 27163.
Oct 9, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
World famous team announces The Great Assist program to help local communities
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 9, 2015) — Celebrating 90 years of providing smiles, sportsmanship and service to millions of people worldwide, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their unrivaled family show to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 7:00pm., during their 90th Anniversary World Tour.
Tickets are $71.50, $40.50, $27.50 and $20.50 and are available now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s National Toll Free Charge by Phone number; 1.800.745.3000 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at harlemglobetrotters.com.
Known worldwide as the Ambassadors of Goodwill™, the Globetrotters also announced today that they are giving back even more during their 90th year with The Great Assist program. Stars of the team will leave a mark in communities across North America with acts of goodwill during the tour that is set to play over 330 games in 260 cities.
Fans are encouraged to visit GreatAssist.com to nominate a worthwhile cause or a deserving family in need of a smile, and the Globetrotters will help as many fans as possible throughout the tour. In addition to fan requests, the team is planning to bring their bullying prevention program to over 400 schools and community centers, talk to youth about character education and physical fitness, visit children’s hospitals and lend a hand to those in need.
On the court, the Globetrotters’ 90-year celebration will feature some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet. With a star-studded roster featuring Big Easy Lofton,
Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard and Cheese Chisholm – plus female stars TNT Maddox and Sweet J Ekworomadu – the Globetrotters’ one-of-a-kind show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment. Every game will showcase incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.
As part of the launch of The Great Assist, the Globetrotters performed before fans in Times Square in New York City on October 6th and named TV personality Robin Roberts as just the 10th Honorary Harlem Globetrotter in history. Roberts joins the likes of Henry Kissinger, Nelson Mandela and Pope Francis, who was honored at the Vatican this past May. The Honorary Harlem Globetrotter accolade recognizes an individual of extraordinary character and achievement who has made an everlasting mark on the world. Roberts has provided inspiration for millions, as she has publicly battled life-threatening health issues.
The Harlem Globetrotters® are a worldwide icon, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans – among them popes, kings, queens and presidents – over nine thrilling decades. Sponsored by World Vision, Greyhound Lines and Baden Sports, Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: harlemglobetrotters.com.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. 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, ext. 27163.
Oct 5, 2015 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets on sale October 17th; New album Revival out October 9th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 5, 2015) — Multi-platinum singer and actress Selena Gomez announced today she will embark on her worldwide “Revival Tour” in 2016. The first leg will find Gomez traveling to 41 cities across the United States and Canada. The tour will kick off in Las Vegas on May 6th and will be making its way to Mohegan Sun Arena for a Sunday, May 29th concert set for 7:30pm. Additional international territories and dates are expected at a later time.
Tickets are $76.00, $56.00 and $46.00 and go on sale Saturday, October 17th through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, October 18th, subject to availability.
Citi cardmembers & Selenagomez.com music store customers will have access to a presale beginning Tuesday, October 13th at 9:00am via citiprivatepass.com. For complete tour details please visit SelenaGomez.com and for early ticket access and other exclusives, visit smarturl.it/REVIVALTour.
“I am ready to get back on the road and see my fans in person!” said Gomez. “This album marks a new and very important chapter in my life. I cannot wait to get on stage and perform this new material.”
“The Revival Tour” will follow the October 9th release of Selena’s new album Revival via Interscope Records. The lead single “Good For You” recently topped the Top 40 Radio charts for three consecutive weeks. Gomez, who has sold over 22 million singles worldwide, embarks on her first tour since the sold out 2013 “Stars Dance Tour.”
REVIVAL is now available for pre-order from all participating digital partners. A deluxe edition featuring 14 tracks is available HERE and a Target deluxe version with 16 tracks is available HERE. Also available is a limited edition deluxe version with an autographed book journal, color vinyl, forward by Gomez and exclusive and unreleased photos. Fans should visit Gomez’s online store for special pre-order packages and bundles.
Be sure to catch Selena’s performance of her new single “Same Old Love” live for the first time on television this Friday on Ellen.
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Also in 2013, Mohegan Sun won “Casino of The Year” in 2 categories at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 Arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. 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, ext. 27163.
Sep 30, 2015 | Entertainment, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 30, 2015) – Fright all night at Mohegan Sun during Halloweekend. Tricks and treats on are the list plus live entertainment, costume parties, nightlife specials and more!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
On Saturday, October 31st, the Teseracte Players return to Mohegan Sun for a spooktacular screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Watch the characters come to life inside The Cabaret Theatre at 11:30pm. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free; all guests attending must be 21 years or older.
AVALON Saints & Sinners Party
It’s good versus evil at AVALON during the Saints & Sinners Party on Halloween night. Find you inner angel or don those devil horns; best dressed Sinner and best dressed Saint each take home a ghoulish grand prize. DJ St. Clair drops the hottest Halloween beats for what is sure to be the Halloween party you won’t want to miss.
Doors open at 9:00pm. Ladies free until 10:00pm. Free cover for those costumed in the Saints & Sinners theme. Men not costumed to the theme pay $20.00, ladies not costumed to the theme pay $10.00.
Orange Party at VISTA
It’s a penitentiary party at VISTA on Halloween featuring a DJ set by Taryn Manning, the notorious inmate ”Pennsatucky” on the Emmy nominated Netflix series Orange Is The New Black. The ‘behind the bars’ bash begins at 9:00pm with no cover all night long.
Face paint and masks are prohibited on the gaming floor. Must be 21+ with a valid ID. Admission subject to management discretion.
Halloween 2015 at MIST
It’s a battle for best costume on Halloween night at MIST featuring music by Jay Dabhi. Think outside the ‘boo’ box for this no cover, costume contest and you may pocket the biggest prize of the night. The most original costume and sexiest costume each take home $500.00, the best overall costume scores $1,000.00!
Face paint and masks are prohibited on the gaming floor. Must be 21+ with a valid ID. Admission subject to management discretion.
Costume Party at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House
Whether you choose to be a ghost, a demon, a vampire or a mouse…duh, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House is the place to be on Halloween. This Halloween costume party is sure to be hauntingly hot with the best music from DJ Crib 9:00pm – 2:00am.
The Haunted House
The fright fest at Mohegan Sun starts early with a Haunted House open Wednesday, October 28th through Sunday, November 1st. Journey into The Shops concourse and take a chilling trek through the Haunted House for a killer time . . . if you dare.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and view us on YouTube.
