NICKELODEON PARTNERS WITH 6 DEGREES GROUP TO GIVE FAMILIES THE SLIME OF THEIR LIVES.
SLIMEFEST RETURNS FOR A SECOND SLIME 27 SEPTEMBER - PRE-SALE TICKETS ON SALE 17 JUNE SYDNEY, 11 JUNE 2013 -- Nickelodeon Australia today announced a partnership with industry leading entertainment company 6 Degrees Group to produce the second annual SLIMEFEST. Scheduled for two shows on 27 September at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Sea World and Bratz have signed on as the first official sponsors. Based upon the success of the inaugural SLIMEFEST in 2012, the partnership between Nickelodeon and 6 Degrees Group will expand the 2013 shows from the stage to the showground. Working together to produce Australias only kid-orientated, family friendly music festival, this year SLIMEFEST will feature live performances, games, rides, stunts, exclusive consumer product offerings as well as lots of opportunities for kids and their parents to get covered in Nicks trademark green slime. Performers and celebrity guests appearing at SLIMEFEST will soon be announced. Pre-sale tickets will be available on Monday 17 June via Ticketek ([Link]) using the codeword Nick. Inspired by the popular Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, a one-hour version of SLIMEFEST will air exclusively on Nickelodeon in October. Footage for the special will be shot at both the 11:00AM and 6:00PM shows, as well as throughout the SLIMEFEST festival grounds. Nickelodeon Australias General Manager, Ben Richardson said: SLIMEFEST has fast become our favourite occasion on the calendar and were excited to be partnering with the best in the business to create an even bigger, better and greener show than last year. SLIMEFEST combines huge stars with incredible stunts and heaps of slime, offering an enormous opportunity to engage audiences in a completely unique way. Its the biggest event that we produce and last years concert experience was a massive success. Were happy that were able to extend our offering this year, with an outdoor festival before each show to give Aussie kids and families an even greater (and slimier!) experience. 6 Degrees Groupss Managing Director, Titus Day said 6 Degrees is thrilled to be partnering with Nickelodeon on SLIMEFEST. Were currently working on delivering a star-studded line-up of talent that will offer electrifying music performances by celebs who cant wait to immerse themselves in green slimy goodness The inaugural SLIMEFEST was staged at Horden Pavillon in September 2012 with live performances by Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Reece Mastin, Stan Walker, Johnny Ruffo and Justice Crew,
featuring several show-stopping moments including Dare To Be Square celebrities Rove, Delta Goodrem, Lisa Wilkinson, Karl Stefanovic, Ruby Rose and Cody Simpson introducing the new prosocial campaign for positivity, inspired by the ever-optimistic SpongeBob SquarePants. Last years SLIMEFEST telecast is nominated for Most Outstanding Music Program or Coverage at this years 11th Annual ASTRA Awards. In Australia, Nickelodeon is seen exclusively on Foxtel. Media contacts for further information or interview requests:
Nickelodeon Jaye Sellen Ph: 02 9813 6246 | 0423 320 588 [Link]@[Link]
Klick Communications Lori Susko Ph: 02 8353 7114 | 0415 460 027 lori@[Link]
Amy Lucas Ph: 02) 8353 7112 | 0422 331 271 amy@[Link]
About Nickelodeon Networks: Now in its 34th year globally and 18th year in Australia, Nickelodeon is the number one entertainment brand for kids and the company has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. Nickelodeon Australia has been named Channel of The Year twice by the ASTRA Awards and won numerous other awards for local productions and digital applications. Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels air 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are seen in over 2.3 million households via FOXTEL and FOXTEL Regional. The company portfolio extends across television, online, mobile, theme parks, consumer products and music. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the worlds leading creators of programming and content across all platforms. [Link] About Foxtel Foxtel is one of Australias most progressive and dynamic media companies, directly employing around 2,500 people, and delivering a diverse subscription television service to both regional and metropolitan areas over cable, satellite and broadband distribution. We offer a better entertainment experience every day to each one of our 2.3 million subscribing homes through delivery of exclusive and inspiring programming across all genres, the worlds most popular channel brands, and investment in high quality local content. As constant champions of innovation we have brought customers the iQ personal digital recorder, Australias largest HD offering, Foxtel 3D, and more recently, the Foxtel Go App for iPad. Foxt el is owned by Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556 (50%) and The News Corporation Ltd (50%). [Link] About 6 Degrees Group 6 Degrees was formed in July 2009 by founder and managing director Titus Day. It has set out with the goal of becoming a leader in the field of personal management of media personalities, artists, athletes and celebrities. 6 Degrees offers exclusive services and expertise to its clients in the fields of television, radio, print media, music, sports, licensing, publishing and crisis management.