Press Release

Monday, May 25, 2009

Blink-182 With Fall Out Boy + Planet Smashers August 7, at the Bell Centre

The band ANNOUNCES their summer tour!

Gillett Entertainment Group is proud to announce the return of blink-182 at the Bell Centre on Friday, August 7, 2009.  Setting the alternative nation abuzz with excitement and anticipation, Travis Barker, Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus, better known as blink-182, one of the world’s greatest punk rock bands, earlier this year officially announced they are back together.  The  tour kicks off on July 24th in Las Vegas, NV and culminates October 3rd at The Borgata in Atlantic City. In addition to the hit-filled headlining blink-182 set, the tour will feature a full package of support acts such as Fall Out Boy and Planet Smashers. The band chose to feature support acts that were mutual friends, along with some exciting new artists.

With more than 20 million albums sold worldwide, blink-182 is widely considered one of the best punk rock bands of all time.  Formed in the San Diego suburbs in 1993, the band found international fame, multi-platinum albums and massive radio airplay success before breaking up in 2004.  Although each member went on to their own successful projects, personal events and natural chemistry brought them back together.  In what each of the band members describe as nothing short of fate, they have newfound inspiration and creativity together, and are working to create the summer’s best rock show.  Known for connecting with their fans, blink-182 is out to prove that after five years apart, they can still deliver a massive show and this will be the highlight of the summer touring season. 

“We can't wait to get out on tour this summer.  After a four year break, we're ready to get out on the road and play what we hope will be the most amazing tour of the season. The lineup is awesome.  We've got an ever-changing roster of bands, from the most established and successful names in rock and roll, to the hottest up and coming artists on the scene.   For production, we're putting together the most ambitious stage show of our career.  Working with Martin Phillips (stage designer for Daft Punk, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails, etc), you can expect the most ridiculous display of lights and images we can imagine.  And the best part is that we're bringing all of this together for one of the lowest-priced tours of the summer…Good Times!” said blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus.  “Ever since I heard "dude ranch" I knew I wanted to meet blink-182.  They basically were saying and doing everything I wanted to, only in smarter and funnier ways. To have the chance to join them on tour has always been a dream for our band.  We thought we probably would never have the chance.  It’s good for music that blink-182 is making noise again. I'm really happy to be able to see it from such a close point of view,” said Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz.

For more info, visit:  www.blink-182.com

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