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:: AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS SUMMER WITH AREA2
 

Boston, Massachusetts (April 29th, 2002)—MTV/MTV2 and Clear Channel Entertainment announced today, Area2, the Festival spearheaded by Moby last year in the form of Area: One, returns with another stellar line- up that features David Bowie, Moby, Busta Rhymes, Carl Cox and many others.  The festival will kick off in Washington, DC, on July 28, and will visit 12 cities throughout the summer.  This year's festival is presented by MTV2 and brought to you by Elements Beverages.
In 2001, the Area: One Festival quickly became the eclectic hit of the summer concert tour circuit and was awarded the Dancestar Award for “2001 Tour of the Year.”
Inspired and led by Moby, last year’s Festival featured a diverse mix of handpicked artists including Outkast, The Roots, Nelly Furtado, Incubus, New Order, Paul Oakenfold, Carl Cox, Rinocerose, The Orb, Detroit Innovators (Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May, Juan Atkins) and Timo Maas.
“My goal with the Area Festival is to put together a festival that’s genuinely interesting and eclectic, and I think that with this year’s line-up, we’ve more than surpassed ourselves.” – Moby
With many sold-out dates across the country, Area: One brought together a unique mix of everything from rock, pop, hip-hip, electronic, trance and progressive dance music.
“Any show that features Incubus, Outkast and Moby playing in a succession has to be lauded for its eclecticism.” - Los Angeles Times
“It’s like an individuality tour.” - Nelly Furtado
This year, Area2 promises another great summer concert season with a lineup that is equally as ambitious and diverse as last year’s and will include David Bowie, Moby, Busta Rhymes, John Digweed, DJ Tiesto, The Avalanches, DJ Dan, DJ Tim Skinner and the return of Carl Cox with more acts to be announced shortly.
Music fans will also be treated to new material by Moby, who will soon be releasing 18 (V2 Records), the follow-up to his hugely successful album, Play. David Bowie will also be releasing a new CD, Heathen, (Columbia Records) on June 11th.
Some of the hottest DJs on the scene will keep the beat going throughout the day and well into the night as they spin to crowds in the super surround sound Quad DJ tent.
Area2 is a joint venture produced by Moby, his American managers Marci Weber and Barry Taylor and is presented by Clear Channel. Clear Channel Entertainment, the world's leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Worldwide (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry.
This year 's festival is sponsored by MTV2 and "Elements," the official drink of Area2 and more.  Log on to MTV2.com on May 1 through May 2 for your first chance at Area2 tickets.
Elements Beverages will be fusing the hottest music from Area2 artists with live ACTION sports demos on-site. Elements will also be on hand to provide liquid action - energy and refreshment -
with their line-up of herbally infused Juice Drinks, Enhanced Waters and Venom Energy Drink.
 
:: SONY SPONSORS AREA2
Sony Computer Entertainment America is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2002 AREA: TWO music festival where concert-goers can experience the hottest new games on PlayStation®2 in the PlayStation 2 Dance Tent. Beginning June 26, 2002, just visit www.scea.com to register in the "Fly 2 Area 2 with PlayStation 2" sweepstakes to win a trip for two to San Francisco to experience the AREA: TWO music festival on August 14, 2002 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. The winner and one guest will enjoy VIP treatment including a two night hotel stay, spending money, a private limousine to and from the event, plus a special meet and greet where the lucky winner could meet AREA: TWO performers such as Moby, David Bowie , Busta Rhymes, Blue Man Group or Ash.
Already have tickets? Be sure to visit the PlayStation 2 Dance Tent at the shows this summer, where you can play the hottest new games on the PlayStation 2 including SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs, ATV Offroad Fury 2 and Jet X2O. At select venues including Chicago, Jones Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington DC, festival attendees can register to compete in our gaming tournament to win a meet and greet with the festival's acclaimed artists. Please visit www.scea.com or the PlayStation 2 Dance Tent for more information.
 
:: ELEMENTS BEVERAGE - THE OFFICIAL DRINK OF AREA2
Elements Beverages is proud to be the Official Drink of Area2 and more. Elements will be fusing the hottest music from Area2 with live MBS mountainboard demos on-site. Elements will also be on hand to provide liquid action - energy and refreshment - with its line-up of herbally infused Juice Drinks, Enhanced Waters, and Venom Energy Drink.
Be sure to log on to elementsbev.com starting June 1st for your chance to watch the show backstage in a special VIP area with your friends, meet a mainstage artist, and win other great prizes.