Jan 6, 2025 | Entertainment
Tickets on sale, Friday, January 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 6, 2025) – Taylor Nation – A Tribute To All Eras Of Taylor Swift show featuring the premier live band sing-along tribute of the iconic Taylor Swift will play a 4:00pm show live from Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, February 2nd.
Tickets to be immersed in the journey through the eras of Taylor Swift’s evolution go on sale Friday, January 10th, at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the tribute experience can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Saturday, January 11th, subject to availability.
ABOUT TAYLOR NATION TRIBUTE SHOW
Leading the charge is the extraordinary Melody Ebner, a renowned songstress hailing from the vibrant city of San Diego. With a voice that commands attention and a passion for Taylor Swift’s artistry, Melody is the driving force behind this unforgettable tribute experience. Taylor Nation is not just a band; it’s a time-traveling musical expedition. From the Country-infused melodies of Taylor’s early albums to the chart-topping Pop hits that followed, we meticulously recreate every era, allowing you to relive the magic of Taylor Swift’s music from start to finish.
Our journey through Taylor’s career is more than just playing the songs; it’s about capturing the essence of each era. Melody and our talented ensemble of musicians embody the spirit, style, and emotions that define Taylor Swift’s ever-evolving artistry. As we progress through the eras, you’ll have the opportunity to sing along to your favorite Taylor Swift classics. It’s not just a tribute; it’s a celebration of the growth and transformation that have defined Taylor’s iconic journey. Taylor Nation’s dedication to authenticity ensures that each performance is a true reflection of Taylor Swift’s unparalleled career. From the intimate storytelling of her early work to the bold, anthemic choruses of her recent albums, every song is delivered with precision and passion.
*** Taylor Nation Tribute Show is an UNOFFICIAL tribute show which has no association with Taylor Swift in any way. This is a fan-sponsored show and not endorsed by or affiliated with TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or their affiliated entities.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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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Dec 17, 2024 | Entertainment
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 17, 2024) – On Sunday, December 15th, Mohegan Sun honored iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli as the 42nd Walk of Fame inductee, ahead of his sold out Mohegan Sun Arena show. Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan, and Mohegan Sun’s Chief Marketing Officer Kim Noto, presented Bocelli with the Walk of Fame star.
“Mohegan Sun Arena is proud to induct a world-class artist like Andre Bocelli join the likes of Taylor Swift, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen to our Arena Walk of Fame, and, at the same time, celebrate our annual Christmas Tree Lighting event.” Cantone noted before introducing Bocelli amid a roar of applause and enthusiasm. “He has now performed in front of over 30,000 people, a testament to Bocelli’s great fan base and the relationship Mohegan Sun has developed with headline entertainers like him over the years.”
The award was accepted by Andrea Bocelli in front of his most impassioned supporters.
“I know many of you prefer to hear me sing, but thank you all so much for being here tonight” Andrea Bocelli told the crowd after accepting the award. “This award is a great honor, and happy holidays to you all.”
The Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame has honored artists like Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Matt Rife, Shinedown, Ringo Starr, and other long-time, sell-out acts that are enshrined outside of the Mohegan Sun Box Office forecourt. The Walk of Fame award seeks to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun Arena as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All the inductees into the Mohegan Sun Arena Walk of Fame have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
Andrea Bocelli has had an incredible year celebrating his 30th anniversary in music, which started with the Oscars performance by Andrea and Matteo Bocelli, the release of his new album Duets (Decca Records / Sugar Music), as well as the concert film Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration. Duets debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Albums chart and Classical Crossover Albums chart, marking his 22nd and 16th leaders on the lists, respectively, extending his record for the most No. 1s in each chart’s history. The celebration will continue this holiday season with the upcoming CBS network special, “CHRISTMAS WITH ANDREA BOCELLI AND FRIENDS: A GRAMMY HOLIDAY SPECIAL” airing Christmas Eve, Tuesday Dec. 24th at 8:00pm ET/PT on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
With nearly 90 million records sold worldwide, and one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry, Andrea Bocelli has sold out arena-sized concert events and performed record-breaking live-streams. Bocelli has shared his talents at many major events including the Olympic Games, the World Cup, and Global Citizen. He has earned six GRAMMY® Award nominations and six Latin GRAMMY Award nominations, a Golden Globe, seven Classical BRITs and seven World Music Awards, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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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Dec 17, 2024 | Entertainment
Tickets on sale, Friday, December 20th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 17, 2024) – One of the most successful recording artists in history, Reba McEntire, has announced a Friday, March 28th show at Mohegan Sun Arena. The 8:00pm show will be filled with her greatest hits like “Fancy,” “Is There Life Out There” and “I’m a Survivor”. It will be McEntire’s first Uncasville, Connecticut, appearance since October 2014.
On Friday, December 20th, at 10:00am, tickets for Reba’s live performance will go on sale via Ticketmaster.com. Fans of the GRAMMY®-winning artist can start buying tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Saturday, December 21st, subject to availability.
Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that includes music, television, film, theater, retail and hospitality. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has more than 50 award wins under her belt, earning honors from the ACM Awards, American Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, CMA Awards, GRAMMY® Awards and GMA Dove Awards. Reba was also a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, in addition to multiple philanthropic and leadership honors.
Reba has celebrated unprecedented success including 35 career No.1 singles and more than 58 million albums sold worldwide. Reba earned her 60th Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, extending her record for the most Top 10 hits among female artists. Reba’s Top 10 success spans five straight decades, landing her in the singular group with only George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton who have the same achievement. The Oklahoma native and Golden Globe® nominated actress has multiple movie credits to her name, a critically acclaimed lead role on Broadway in Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun and starred in the six-season television sitcom Reba. Reba has also proven to be a savvy entrepreneur, with longstanding brand partnerships including her Dillard’s clothing line and western footwear collection REBA by Justin™. She has even added restauranteur to the list with Reba’s Place, a restaurant, bar, retail and entertainment venue in Atoka, Oklahoma. Her book Not That Fancy landed on the New York Times bestseller list. Reba has returned as a coach on Season 26 of NBC’s The Voice. Reba also stars in and executive produces on the NBC sitcom Happy’s Place. For more information, visit www.Reba.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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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Dec 9, 2024 | Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, December 13th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 9, 2024) – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®-inducted icons and Rock music legends Def Leppard, will bring their electrifying performance to Mohegan Sun Arena for one night on Thursday, July 3rd. The unforgettable night of Rock ‘n’ Roll kicks off at 8:00pm. Known for their timeless hits and energetic live shows, the evening will include performances from Def Leppard’s legendary catalog, including chart-topping classics hits like “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Photograph,” and “Love Bites.”
With over 110 million albums sold, two prestigious U.S. Diamond Awards, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® induction, Def Leppard—Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar), and Rick Allen (drums)—are hailed as one of the greatest live Rock bands of all time. Known for groundbreaking albums Pyromania and Hysteria and an arsenal of hits like “Rock of Ages,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” and “Foolin’,” they bring unmatched energy and showmanship to the stage. Since launching their catalog on streaming platforms in 2018, the band has gained 5.5 billion streams and continues to expand its global fanbase. The band’s critically acclaimed album Diamond Star Halos debuted in Billboard’s Top 10, while “Drastic Symphonies” with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra reached #4 in the UK, spending 15 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Classical chart. After a recent collaboration with Tom Morello on “Just Like 73,” which soared to #1 on the Classic Rock chart, Def Leppard remains a dominant force, inspiring new generations with its electrifying live performances.
Tickets will be available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com starting at 10:00am on Friday, December 13th. Beginning on Saturday, December 14th, fans of the Rock icons can buy tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
ABOUT DEF LEPPARD
With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard – Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums) — continue to be one of the most important forces in Rock music. Over the course of their career, the band has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard to be heralded as the world’s greatest live Rock band. 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— the former of which is now celebrating its 40th anniversary — capturing the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as “Rock of Ages”, Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.” For the first time, in January 2018 Def Leppard debuted their full recording catalog worldwide via streaming and download platforms. In May 2022, Def Leppard released their critically and commercially acclaimed twelfth studio album Diamond Star Halos. The album debuted at #1 on the Apple and Amazon Music charts, scored a Top 10 debut on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, marking the band’s eighth Top 10 album of their career, and garnered a #1 debut on Billboard’s Hard Rock chart.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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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Dec 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Tickets on sale Friday, December 6th
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 2, 2024) – Get ready for an unforgettable night of Rock ‘n’ Roll as Vince Neil & Ace Frehley join forces at Mohegan Sun Arena for a concert like no other. The two legendary performers take the 10,000 seat Arena stage on Friday, January 31st at 8:00pm.
Tickets will be available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com starting at 10:00am on Friday, December 6th. Beginning on Saturday, December 7th, fans of the Rock icons can buy tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
January 31st Lineup:
Vince Neil
Vince Neil, the legendary front man of Mötley Crüe, is an international superstar, accomplished businessman and heartfelt philanthropist. His unmistakable voice leads some of the greatest Rock songs of a generation including “Wild Side”, “Shout at the Devil”, “Home Sweet Home,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Kickstart My Heart,” and many more. Raised on the tough streets of Compton, California, Neil fell in love with music as a child, developing a broad vocabulary that ranged from classic Motown to Hard Rock. As a teenager, he began performing with local bands and soon discovered a passion for the stage and a natural talent as a singer and performer. Neil fronted the popular band Rock Candy before reuniting with high school buddy Tommy Lee in 1981, establishing his spot in Rock history with the formation of Mötley Crüe.
Mötley Crüe’s epic run included countless platinum releases, more than 22 hit singles 100 million albums sold, and dozens of global tours with sold out arenas, inclusive of some of the largest venues in the world.
Ace Frehley
The only thing more recognizable than Ace Frehley’s signature “Spaceman” makeup is his guitar playing. Those thundering riffs and singable solos have enshrined him as one of the most influential, inspiring, and impactful musicians of all time. Among hundreds of accolades, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inducted him in 2014 as a Co-founder and the original lead guitarist of Kiss. As it turns out, the man who once sang “Shock Me” is as much of a livewire as ever in 2024 and beyond.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is also a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and G2E Las Vegas. 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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