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Motor Show Music Festival More Acts Announced

The British International Motor Show Music Festival – Alice Cooper, Chicago and Meat Loaf added to the line up

23 July to 02 August 2008, ExCeL London

London, Thursday 13th March, the multi award-winning British International Motor Show today announces the second wave of artists scheduled to appear in its Music Festival which takes place in the specially created riverside concert venue, as part of the Motor Show at Excel London this Summer. An impressive collection of world-famous live acts will perform nightly concerts in the purpose-built dockside arena each night of the Motor show. The line up so far includes UB40, Status Quo, Squeeze, Here and Now 80s Tour (featuring Bananarama, Belinda Carlisle, Paul Young, Toyah, Kid Creole, Midge Ure and Nick Heyward) Deep Purple and Jools Holland featuring Marc Almond. Today we announce that Alice Cooper, Chicago and Meat Loaf have been added to the bill.  The final two artists will be announced soon, and further updates to the full line up can be found at www.britishmotorshow.co.uk. Music Festival tickets will be sold separately but include free access to The British International Motor Show on the day of the concert giving you two shows for the price of one, saving between £10 to £14.

British International Motor Show Music Festival
Live Concert Dates July / August 2008:

Wednesday 23 July  UB40
Thursday 24 July     Alice Cooper
Friday 25 July     Status Quo
Saturday 26 July     Squeeze
Sunday 27 July     Here & Now 80’s show
Monday 28 July   Artist TBC
Tuesday 29 July  Artist TBC
Wednesday 30 July    Deep Purple
Thursday 31 July  Chicago
Friday 1 August   Jools Holland feat. Marc Almond
Saturday 2 August  Meat Loaf

More Acts to be announced shortly - check out www.britishmotorshow.co.uk for latest updates

Ticket prices: £ 25.00/ £30.00/ £27.50 / £32.50 – Wheelchair spaces are available with free tickets for accompanying carers (All tickets subject to booking fees).

Tickets available now from www.seetickets.com

The British International Motor Show is open from 10.00am – 9.00pm daily. The actual concerts commence at 9.00pm with doors open at 8.00pm
Motor Show on the same day - worth £10 - £14!
Building on the runaway success of 2006, which saw the British International Motor Show return to London for the first time in 30 years, the two week extravaganza expects to attract over half a million people, making it the biggest consumer show in the UK.  

With over six hundred cars, 60 car marquees, plenty of global premieres and interactive features, the Show promises something for everyone from car enthusiasts to families looking for an exciting day out. 

Visitors can look forward to brand new, exciting features, including:

The Heritage Enclosure and Parade
A unique driving display of high performance super cars from the last five decades, from the 1950s to today.  Positioned right at the front of the Show, the parade will rev up regularly throughout the day.

The Autoglym Supercar Paddock
A high-octane collection of exotic marquees, the Autoglym Supercar Paddock is your chance to get up close and personal with some of the fastest, sexiest, most expensive and highly revered performance cars on the planet. 

The Honda Theatre of Dreams
The 3,500-capacity purpose built Motor Theatre will provide wheel-spinning, awe-inspiring stunts in an all-action live show.  Breath-taking stunts will wow crowds with performances throughout the day.

The Marine Experience
A partnership with National Boat Shows means visitors to the dockside will find an incredible line up of boats ranging from million pound yachts and motor cruisers to more affordable ribs and sailing dinghies.  An exciting programme of on-water entertainment will also be on hand to thrill dockside crowds.

Kidz Car Zone
The Kidz Car Zone is a fun-packed area for the drivers of tomorrow.  Children of 2 to 14 years of age will be kept amused with ‘car-themed’ entertainment whilst learning important lessons about cars and road safety.  This zone will also feature motoring services designed for parent drivers.

The Greener Driving Pavilion & Electric Vehicle Village
An interactive showcase of green innovations and exciting new automotive technologies. The feature includes a seminar area where hot or contentious environmental topics will be debated by industry movers and shakers and visitors will find essential information like tips on greener driving and how the latest technologies will work with differing lifestyles.  This feature also boasts an impressive collection of the latest electric cars. 

My Car is the Star
One lucky person will win the incredible opportunity to see their own car proudly displayed at The British International Motor Show.  To be in with a chance, simply send a photograph of you and your car to mycaristhestar@britishmotorshow.co.uk along with 300 words on what your car means to you and why your car should be chosen.  Hundreds of runners up will be able to see their car displayed on a huge “My Car is the Star” wall of fame at the Show. 

IMIE Marketing Director Kirsty Perkinson said, “This year’s show is set to be even bigger and more exciting than ever before.  Whilst we have the largest collection of cars under one roof in the UK, the Show is not just for petrol-heads.  With fun features like the Kidz Car Zone, the Marine Experience and all new Motor Show Music Festival, there really is something for everyone.”

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Notes to editors:

For all Artist Interview, Preview and Music Festival PR Enquiries:
Steve Guest – Press and PR Manager – Live Nation Music UK
Steve.guest@LiveNation.co.uk (0) 207 009 3371 www.livenation.co.uk or Christine.gorham@livenation.co.uk or Charley.johns@livenation.co.uk

Further information on sponsors, celebrity appearances, exhibitors and launches at the show can be obtained from Michelle Saxby, Isabel Shirley or Nicki Akers at Seventy Seven PR on 020 7492 0977, michelle.saxby@77pr.co.uk, isabel.shirley@77pr.co.uk or nicki.akers@77pr.co.uk.

Photography of the show and its features can be viewed and downloaded at www.w-w-i.com.

The British International Motor Show
Tickets are on sale now. Adult tickets start at just £10, children’s tickets start at £6.  Family tickets start from just £25. Group tickets start at £8.00. For more information about the show or to book tickets visit www.britishmotorshow.co.uk or call 0871 230 5588.

The British International Motor Show is open to the public from 23 July to 3 August 2008, ExCeL London. 22 July is international press day.  Accreditation for press day will be arranged in advance of the Show. Details of how to register for accreditation will be coming soon.

The Show is organised by International Motor Industry Events (imie) under licence from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

imie
imie, International Motor Industry Events Limited, is an independent professional exhibition and event organiser, headed up by Single Market Events MD Tim Etchells and London EventCo MD Rob Mackenzie.  imie organises The British International Motor Show under licence from the SMMT.  International Motor Industry Events Ltd, Broadwall House, 21 Broadwall, London, SE1 9PL. tel: +44 (0) 20 7654 0600 fax: +44 (0) 20 7654 0601 email: info@imie.co.uk.

SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is the trade association for the UK motor industry. Founded in 1902, the Society organised the first British International Motor Show at Crystal Palace. In 1978, the Motor Show moved to Birmingham's NEC where it was held every second year until 2004.  In 2006, SMMT took the ground-breaking decision to move the Motor Show to ExCeL London and granted imie a ten-year licence to organise the biennial show.  For further information contact Nigel Wonnacott or Janet Wilkinson at SMMT’s Press Office on +44 (0) 20 7235 7000.

ABOUT LIVE NATION:
Live Nation is the future of the music business.  With the most live concerts, music venues and festivals in the world and the most comprehensive concert search engine on the web, Live Nation is revolutionizing the music industry: onstage and online.  Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV."   Additional information about the company can be found at www.livenation.com under the “About Us” section.