Jul 26, 2016 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 29th
The 1975 have announced that they will return stateside this fall for a North American headline tour in support of their #1 US and UK sophomore album, I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it (Dirty Hit / Interscope Records). The UK art-pop quartet will kick off their tour in Phoenix, AZ on October 13th at Comerica Theatre and will hit Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on Saturday, November 5th at 8:00pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, July 29th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, July 30th, subject to availability.
Following their North American run, the band heads to the UK for a December arena tour which includes two dates at London’s The 02 Arena, the first of which sold out in less than three hours. The new shows will form part of a series of concerts that will be toured worldwide with expanded visuals and a brand new set list including songs that have never been played live. The 1975’s constantly evolving performance will fuse art and technology to create a unique live experience.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Jul 20, 2016 | Entertainment
Rockers will be live in Mohegan Sun Arena on October 13th
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 20, 2016) – Global Metal pioneers Megadeth have announced fall dates for the North American leg of their Dystopia World Tour. The tour kicks off in Casper, WY on September 20th and will be swinging through Connecticut for a live performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, October 13th at 6:00pm with special guests Amon Amarth, Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church and Havok.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Friday, July 29th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, July 30th, subject to availability.
Megadeth burst onto the scene thirty years ago, virtually inventing a genre with their debut album Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good! (recently recognized by VH1 as the “Greatest Thrash Metal Debut Album of All Time”). The band has sold more than 38 million albums worldwide, earning numerous accolades including 11 Grammy® nominations and scoring five consecutive platinum albums—including 1992’s two-million-selling Countdown to Extinction.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Jul 12, 2016 | Breaking News
Brand Reveals Celebratory Lineup Featuring “20th Anniversary Comedy Special” hosted by Kevin Hart and Friends, Bruno Mars’ sole concert appearance of the year and performances by Sia, Carrie Underwood, Sam Hunt, KISS, and even more to be revealed in coming months!
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 12, 2016) – After twenty years of welcoming millions of guests through its doors to experience the region’s finest accommodations, casino offerings and live entertainment, Mohegan Sun is pleased to announce today the exciting lineup of special events to take place throughout October in tribute to the property’s 20th anniversary celebration. From Country to comedy and Hip-Hop to Rock n’ Roll, the East Coast’s top entertainment destination is rolling out the red carpet for the world’s biggest performers and celebrity talent in what is sure to be the must-see celebration of the fall season.
As part of this huge milestone, Mohegan Sun will be presenting a “20th Anniversary Comedy Special” hosted by Kevin Hart & Friends. Set to feature an evening of stand-up comedy performances by various comedy stars, it will take place on Friday, October 14th, the same day as the release of Hart’s groundbreaking movie What Now, performed in front of an 50,000 people at Lincoln Financial Field. The 20th anniversary festivities will continue throughout the weekend with an incredible A-list musical talent lineup, and celebrity appearances and more shows to be exclusively released later this summer.
“We are thrilled to be celebrating our anniversary with this stellar talent roster and the guests who have supported us over the last 20 years,” said Ray Pineault, General Manager at Mohegan Sun. “It is a privilege to be hosting one-of-a-kind events such as Kevin Hart & Friends and Bruno Mars’ only concert appearance of the year, for our 20th anniversary celebration. We are eager to announce even more live entertainment and celebrity appearances that will take place at Mohegan Sun this October.”
From October 1st through October 30th, Mohegan Sun’s nationally recognized, 10,000-seat Arena, which was recently named the 2016 “Arena of the Year” at the ACM Awards in Las Vegas and known for showcasing top headlining concerts and premier sporting events, will host more than 10 musical acts (with nearly 30 Grammy Awards among all) for fans to enjoy throughout the month.
The following Arena performances are scheduled as part of Mohegan Sun’s 20th Anniversary celebration with additional talent to be confirmed soon:
- Tim McGraw on Saturday, Oct. 1st (2016 CMT Award winner for “Video of the Year” and has a current song in the top 10)
- Bruno Mars on Friday, Oct. 7th (Makes return to Mohegan Sun Arena with only concert appearance of the year)
- Boston Celtics vs. Charlotte Hornets pre-season game on Saturday, Oct. 8th
- Kevin Hart & Friends host the “20th Anniversary Comedy Special” at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, Oct. 14th
- Comix Comedy Presents Dane Cook at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, Oct. 21st
- Sam Hunt on Saturday, Oct. 22nd (Last year’s “Artist of the Year” at the Country Music Awards and #13 currently on the Hot 100 Country Songs Billboard chart with, “Make You Miss Me.”
- Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire on Sunday, Oct. 23rd (Lifetime Achievement Award at The 2016 GRAMMY Awards)
- Sia with special guests Miguel & AlunaGeorge on Wednesday, Oct. 26th (#6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 with, “Cheap Thrills” featuring Sean Paul.
- Carrie Underwood on Friday, Oct. 28th (2016 CMT Award winner for “Female Video of the Year” as well as currently #2 on the Hot 100 Country Songs Billboard chart with “Church Bells.”
- KISS on Saturday, Oct. 29th (2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees)
Laugh Out Loud…
In addition to the spectacular musical entertainment slated for this fall, the 20th anniversary fun continues at COMIX Mohegan Sun, an upscale Comedy Club and Craft Beer Bar, where guests can witness well-known comedic talent including national headliners, superb regional and local talent and off-beat shows.
The October COMIX lineup includes:
- Bobcat Goldthwait on Friday, Sept. 29th and Saturday, Oct. 1st
- Deon Cole on Thursday, Oct. 6th through Saturday, Oct. 8th
- Lenny Clarke on Thursday, Oct. 20th through Saturday, Oct. 22nd
- Tom Arnold on Thursday, Oct. 27th through Saturday, Oct. 29th
Check out mohegansun.com for the latest updates on shows and ticketing information, celebrity appearances, special promotions and various 20th anniversary events that are taking place on-property at Mohegan Sun this October.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Jul 11, 2016 | Entertainment
Singer-Songwriter will perform live on September 15th
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 11, 2016) – Seattle based Singer-Songwriter Brandi Carlile will be hitting the road this fall and is making her way to Connecticut for a live performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, September 15th at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $35.00 and go on sale Saturday, July 16th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Sunday, July 17th, subject to availability.
Since her heralded, genre-defying 2005 Columbia debut, Brandi Carlile and her indispensable collaborators, Tim and Phil Hanseroth, aka The Twins, have always offered listeners both control and abandon, often within a single song. The most well-known Brandi Carlile tunes, 2007’s “The Story” and 2012’s “That Wasn’t Me,” are dynamic journeys in themselves, encompassing myriad emotions and varied stylistic touches; “The Story” morphs from understated balladry to epic stadium Rock, while “That Wasn’t Me” effortlessly straddles Country Soul and Pop Gospel. Infused with Carlile’s clarion voice, The Twins’ tight sibling harmonies, and stellar musicianship from everyone, it all simply sounds like Brandi Carlile.
“Everyone needs to be risking something,” says Carlile. She’s discussing the M.O. behind The Firewatcher’s Daughter, her stunning new release – her first for artist-friendly indie label ATO. The 12-song collection marks a triumphant return after a three-year recording hiatus, and her strongest, most Rock & Roll album to date.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
Jun 20, 2016 | Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun
Rockers will be in the Arena on August 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 20, 2016) – Assembling as a politically-charged response to 2016’s tumultuous election year, the newly-formed Prophets Of Rage, features Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real and DJ Lord. Best described by Morello as an “elite task force of revolutionary musicians determined to confront this mountain of election year BS,” the group combines the sonic firepower of Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy and Cypress Hill. The band has said that “dangerous times demand dangerous songs” and has fans using #MakeAmericaRAGEAgain and #TakeThePowerBack to engage across social media. In what the LA Times headlined simply as “Revolutionary,” the band’s mission is clear, promising “No Sleep till Cleveland,” the home of the 2016 Republican National Convention this July, where they have a planned performance on July 19th. They will then make their way to Connecticut for a live performance in Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, August 28th at 7:00pm with special guests AWOLNATION.
Tickets are $69.00, $49.00 & $18.00 and go on sale Wednesday, June 22nd at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Thursday, June 23rd, subject to availability.
Following two sold-out shows at The Whisky and The Hollywood Palladium that had thousands of hopeful fans lined up in Los Angeles, and a sold-out show in Brooklyn at Warsaw Ballroom, the group announced a national North American tour. The MAKE AMERICA RAGE AGAIN TOUR, will kick off in Cleveland, OH on July 19th, in tandem with the Republican National Convention. From there the tour will include stops in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville and Atlanta before concluding in San Diego, mere weeks before 2016 Election Day. A portion of the proceeds from each show will benefit a local homeless charity.
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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. 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.
