U2 Set to join worldwide streaming of ‘A Night for Christy’

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U2 SET TO JOIN WORLDWIDE STREAMING OF ‘A NIGHT FOR CHRISTY’ FROM NEW YORK STUDIO

21 June 2013:- Aslan are delighted to announce that U2 are set to take part in the worldwide streaming of ‘A Night For Christy’ from their studio in New York.  U2 will perform the iconic Aslan track, ‘This Is’ for audiences worldwide as Aslan, in association with technology and production partners Aer TV, Streamworks, Edgecast and Mobile Rider, will stream the event to a global audience.

While access to the live stream from the concert will be free, Aslan have asked that viewers make a donation to this charitable event on the website, prior to viewing. The sold out event takes place in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre this evening, Friday 21 June.

Aslan announced details of the worldwide streaming on their Facebook/Twitter last week and with the support of the streaming team, will to be able to provide a global audience with the opportunity of attending, participating and donating to this unique event.

Mark Downing of AMA Music Agency  said, “We’re delighted by the incredible response that we’ve had from the folks at AerTV, Streamworks, Edgecast and Mobile Rider – they’ve pulled together to make this happen in incredibly short timescales and under huge pressure, and are doing this entirely at their own cost. We’re really grateful for all they’ve done”.

Speaking on behalf of Streamworks, Edgecast and Mobile Rider, Ray Mia CEO of Streamworks said, “We are pleased to have the chance to participate and provide a means for a global audience to attend this special event.”

Philippe Brodeur, Director of Aertv at Magnet Networks said:  “This is going to be one of the biggest streaming events ever to originate in Ireland.  By embracing new technologies and new ways of thinking, Aslan are hosting a unique concert of Irish music  shared with a world-wide audience.  It’s set to be a truly historic Night for Christy.”

 

The event will feature the best of Aslan songs performed by the best in the industry, as they come together to show their support for Christy Dignam on this very special night. The one-off event will feature live performances from Bressie, Danny O’Reilly (The Coronas), members of Horslips, Ryan Sheridan, Paul Brady, Shane MacGowan, Mary Black, Don Mescall, Tom Dunne (Something Happens), Jerry Fish, Steve Wall (The Stunning), Gavin Friday, Mark Feehily, Paul Walsh (Royseven), The Riptide Movement, Jedward, Gavin James and Kiera Dignam. All artists have handpicked their favourite song from the Aslan setlist and will step into Christy’s shoes for one night only. It’s an unmissable night for fans as they can experience each performers’ own interpretation of an Aslan song performed with Aslan exclusively in the Olympia Theatre on Friday 21 June.

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If you have an online site and would like to stream the event from you own site please contact Gillian Verrecchia at AerTV (gillian@aertv.ie) or call 01 6810213/ 0861245392.

 

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