NASHVILLE |DATE: JUNE 26, 2008
FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/KRISTINE ASHTON-MAGNUSON
VOODOO EXPERIENCE
ADDS CHART TOPPER AND NEW ORLEANS NATIVE
LIL WAYNE
TO THIS YEAR’S LINE-UP
‘THE TENTH RITUAL’
SET FOR
OCTOBER 24, 25 AND 26
IN NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans native Lil Wayne is the latest addition to the line-up for this year’s VOODOO EXPERIENCE that features more than 100 acts. Lil Wayne is described as “one of the most prolific performers in hip-hop” by the New York Times (6/18), “…one of the most compelling performers around” by the Los Angeles Times (6/18) and “…arguably the most prolific rapper of the past few years,” by Nola.com/Times Picayune (6/18). As the latest addition of New Orleans talent, Lil Wayne reunderlines the VOODOO EXPERIENCE’s commitment to honoring the vast and rich musical traditions of this unique American city.
This news comes as Lil Wayne’s album–his first in three years–sold more than one million copies in its first week while topping Billboard’s Top 200 album, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album, Top Digital Album, Comprehensive Album and Top Digital Album charts. The album’s first single, “Lollipop” has also topped Billboard’s Hot 100, Hot Rap Track and the Hot 100 Airplay charts.
The VOODOO EXPERIENCE–set for October 24, 25 and 26 in New Orleans’ historic and scenic City Park–will be highlighted by performances from R.E.M., Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots, Death Cab for Cutie, Thievery Corporation, Wyclef Jean, Panic at the Disco, Joss Stone, Dashboard Confessional and Erykah Badu, among others (full line-up is available at www.thetenthritual.com). These acts will appear in the VOODOO EXPERIENCE’s three distinct performance areas–Le Ritual, Le Flambeau and Le Carnival –on six stages, each of which highlights a unique side of the personality of New Orleans. This year, the annual event celebrates a milestone–its Tenth Ritual–honoring 10 years of music as well as New Orleans’ bohemian culture, arts and cuisine.
Tickets are on sale now via www.thetenthritual.com and Ticketmaster and www.ticketmaster.com. All tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. General admission tickets at $115 for weekend passes; LOA VIP Experience passes are offered for $450 which includes 3-day admission with in/out privileges, grandstand viewing of the main stage, reserved parking, full bar services, exclusive New Orleans cuisine, private bathrooms, a Tenth Ritual poster autographed by the artist, exclusive experiences and more.
This year’s VOODOO EXPERIENCE sponsors are Miller Lite, Southern Comfort, PlayStation, Natural American Spirits, Billboard.com Southwest Airlines, Marriott and Pickup Pals. Media Partners include Alarm, Filter, Spin, URB, Big Easy, New Orleans Magazine, OffBeat, Where y’at Magazine, WWOZ and Nola.com.
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VOODOO EXPERIENCE ADDS CHART TOPPER AND NEW ORLEANS NATIVE LIL WAYNE TO THIS YEAR’S LINE-UP ‘THE TENTH RITUAL’ SET FOR OCTOBER 24, 25 AND 26 IN NEW ORLEANS
