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HOT 107.9 ANNOUNCES KANYE WEST TO PERFORM AT BIRTHDAY BASH 20
[Atlanta, GA, May 27, 2015] Atlanta’s Hottest Hip Station, Hot 107.9 FM announces Kanye West to
perform at Birthday Bash 20, Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Philips Arena. West performed at Birthday
Bash 10 and Birthday Bash 15. His last performance in the Atlanta market was December 2013.
In a previous announcement, Hot 107.9 announced Future, Ludacris, Wale, Mike Will Made It Presents
Rae Sremmurd, Migos, K Camp, B.O.B, Big Boi, OG Maco, DJ Drama and special guests.
Operations Manager Hurricane Dave said, “Kanye West is one of the most recognized individuals in the
world right now. He's on the cover of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People. You can't get much
bigger than that. He currently has one of the hottest songs in the country climbing the charts. We are
excited that he will be making history at Birthday Bash 20.”
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This year, Hot 107.9 will celebrate its 20 birthday with the Birthday Bash 20 Weekend full of concerts
and events celebrating the past, present and future of Hip Hop with a complete weekend of activities and
VIP experiences as follows:
Friday, June 19, 2015: 8:00pm – 11:00pm
The “Classic Throwback Concert”
Kicks the weekend off celebrating the early years of Hip Hop with a concert at the historic Tabernacle
Hosted by Rickey Smiley, Da Brat and DJ Nabs. Performances by:
Trick Daddy, Bun B, Mase, Ying Yang Twins, Yung Joc, Lil Scrappy, Pastor Troy, Kilo Ali, 95
South, Shop Boyz, Gorilla Zoe, Trillville and Soulja Boy
The Tabernacle -152 Luckie Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303
Tickets $45 - $85
Preshow VIP reception 6:30pm-8:00pm
Saturday, June 20, 2015: 12 noon – 5:00pm
Birthday Bash 20 “Free Block Party”
Is the pre-Birthday Bash Block Party with live performances by new and established artists hosted by Hot
107.9 air personalities with vendors, interactive displays and contests.
Centennial Olympic Park - 265 Park Avenue West Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30313
Saturday, June 20, 2015: 7:00pm – 11:00 pm
Birthday Bash 20 Concert featuring:
Kanye West, Future, Ludacris, Wale, Mike Will Made It Presents Rae Sremmurd, Migos, K Camp,
B.O.B, Big Boi, OG Maco, DJ Drama and special guests.
Philips Arena - 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303
Tickets $10.79 - $189
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Sunday, June 21, 2015: 8:00pm -10:00pm
Birthday Bash 20 “Next to Go” The Future of Hip Hop at Variety Playhouse which is the site of the first
Birthday Bash in 1996, will host a concert highlighting up and coming artists featuring:
Fetty Wap, Kevin Gates, Chedda Da Connect, TK and Cash, Cool Amerika, Solo Lucci, Scotty ATL
and more.
Variety Playhouse - 1099 Euclid Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
Tickets $35
Tickets, hotel packages and VIP experiences are on sale now at www.birthdaybash20.com and at all
Ticketmaster Outlets, ticketmaster.com, Philips Arena Box Office, The Tabernacle, Variety Playhouse or
charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Purchase tickets by event via www.ticketmaster.com. Book hotel
rooms and VIP Experiences via www.birthdaybash20.com
For up to date information, visit www.birthdaybash20.com or follow us on twitter and Instagram
@hot1079atl and of course tune into WHTA Hot 107.9-FM.
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