Family Entertainment Live & Mattel Announce 2024 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party U.S. & International Tour After Successful 2023 Run
New York, NY (September 5, 2023) Family Entertainment Live, one of the world’s leading presenters of family-oriented live events, and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world, have today announced the return of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party™, coming in 2024. Amid an extremely successful 2023 tour, with sales that continue to smash the tour’s records, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party will return in the first half of 2024 to 23 markets in North America and 14 markets across Europe and, for the first time ever, dates in Australia. The tour kicks off in North America on January 6, 2024, in Atlanta, GA, at State Farm Arena, and internationally in Madrid, Spain, on January 3, 2024 at Wiznik Center. Presale tickets for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party will be available beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2023, with the public sale beginning Friday, September 8, 2023 at hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is produced by Family Entertainment Live and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Demo Derby™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and introducing the brand new HW 5-Alarm™, the firetruck hero of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! The Glow Party production features a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team. “We’re thrilled that Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is expanding next year and that more families than ever before can experience this exhilarating show,” said Julie Freeland, Senior Director of Global Location Based Entertainment at Mattel. “The response from fans and the tour’s success has proven that Hot Wheels has the potential to entertain on various verticals and we’re excited to give fans around the world more of what they love.” “The momentum and expansion of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live not only across the United States but globally, has been incredible,” said Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Live. “We’re proud to be able to tour the iconic Hot Wheels brand in so many countries and metros in North America and provide families the opportunity to experience the Glow Party on an even grander scale.” Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ 2024 tour dates are as follows. Matinee and evening performances are available across all dates. U.S. TOUR DATES EVENT DATES CITY VENUE January 6-7, 2024 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena January 13-14, 2024 Albany, NY MVP Arena January 13-14, 2024 Austin, TX Moody Center January 20-21, 2024 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum January 27-28, 2024 Hoffman Estates, IL NOW Arena February 3-4, 2024 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center February 3-4, 2024 Charleston, WV Charleston Coliseum February 9-11, 2024 Trenton, NJ CURE Insurance Arena February 17-18, 2024 Highland Hts, KY Truist Arena February 23-25, 2024 Edinburg, TX Bert Ogden Arena March 1-3, 2024 Rockford, IL BMO Center March 2-3, 2024 Laredo, TX Sames Auto Arena March 9-10, 2024 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center March 8-10, 2024 Council Bluffs, IA Mid-America Center March 16-17, 2024 Tulsa, OK BOK Center March 23-24, 2024 Corpus Christi, TX American Bank Center April 6-7, 2024 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center April 13-14, 2024 Amherst, MA Mullins Center April 20-21, 2024 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena April 26-28, 2024 Bridgeport, CT Total Mortgage Arena April 27-28, 2024 Tallahassee, FL Donald L. Tucker Center May 17-19, 2024 Reading, PA Santander Arena May 18-19, 2024 Bismark, ND Bismark Events Center INTERNATIONAL TOUR DATES EVENT DATES CITY VENUE January 3-4, 2024 Madrid, Spain WiZink Center January 13-14, 2024 Leeds, UK First Direct Arena January 20-21, 2024 Glasgow, UK OVO Hydro February 3-4, 2024 Paris, France Paris La Défense Arena February 10-11, 2024 Berlin, Germany Mercedes-Benz Arena February 17-18, 2024 London, UK The O2 February 24-25, 2024 Manchester, UK AO Arena March 2-3, 2024 Lisbon, Portugal Altice Arena March 9-10, 2024 Málaga, Spain Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena March 30-31, 2024 Rotterdam, Netherlands Rotterdam Ahoy July 20-21, 2024 Adelaide, Australia Adelaide Entertainment Centre July 27-28, 2024 Brisbane, Australia Brisbane Entertainment Centre August 3-4, 2024 Sydney, Australia Qudos Bank Arena August 10-11, 2024 Melbourne, Australia Rod Laver Arena *More dates to be announced **Dates subject to change Hot Wheels fans also have the chance to participate in the Crash Zone Pre-Show Party, held two and a half hours prior to every performance. The unique experience provides fans access to the competition floor where they can see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks along with autograph signings from their favorite drivers and performers. Each Crash Zone ticket includes an autograph card, glow stick, souvenir pass, and a lanyard exclusive to Crash Zone attendees. Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last. The new Pre-Show VIP Backstage Experience is an exclusive tour guided by the hosts of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Experience what happens behind the scenes before all of the smashing and crashing goes down. See the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks up close and personal, get your VIP merch bundle and receive early access into the Crash Zone! VIP passes are limited and available to purchase while supplies last. Fans can go to hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com for more information. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour is a partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC. #### About Family Entertainment Live Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC is a diversified, entertainment holding company that develops family-oriented live events including Magic of Lights ®, an outdoor holiday lights drive-through experience produced at venues throughout North America and Hot Wheels® Monster Trucks Live, showcasing a toys-to-life show of Mattel’s legendary Hot Wheels Monster Trucks show presented across North America, Europe and elsewhere internationally.
Family Entertainment Live and Mattel Announce 2023 Expansion of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™
(March 7, 2023)—To meet growing demand from fans and venues, Family Entertainment Live and Mattel today announced a major expansion of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party North American tour, coming in the second half of 2023. Following record-breaking sales in 2022 and the beginning of 2023, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party has added 23 markets to its expanding schedule, including some of the country’s most preeminent arenas such as the Barclays Center (Brooklyn), Chase Center (San Francisco), Target Center (Minneapolis), and Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia). The newly announced tour dates will begin in July, filling the 2023 Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live schedule with more events than ever. Presale tickets will be available on March 8, with public sale beginning on March 10, in most markets. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is produced by Family Entertainment Live, and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Boneshaker™, Bigfoot®, and the all-new Gunkster™, to name just a few. The Glow Party production features a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, and lots of Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Fans can also witness a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing, transforming robot MEGASAURUS™, plus the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross. “After a record-breaking season in 2022, the tour’s expansion to more cities and renowned venues across the United States ensures that Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live can build upon the incredible momentum that began with Glow Party,” said Julie Freeland, Senior Director of Global Location Based Entertainment at Mattel. “Our exhilarating tour theme, coupled with a robust second half schedule, means even more families will be able to connect and engage with their favorite real-life Hot Wheels Monster Trucks like never before.” “After so much early success with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, we thought this was the perfect time to take it to another gear across the U.S.,” said Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Live. “The fans’ response has been incredible both domestically and overseas. Families will now have even more opportunities to experience the party at some of the most well-known venues throughout the major metros of North America.” Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ 2023 extended tour* dates are as follows. Matinee and evening performances are available across all dates. July 29-30 INTRUST Bank Arena Wichita, KS August 5-6 Chase Center San Francisco, CA August 5-6 Blue Cross Arena Rochester, NY August 12-13 XL Center Hartford, CT August 12-13 Veterans Memorial Coliseum Portland, OR August 19-20 Desert Diamond Arena Glendale, AZ August 26-27 Toyota Arena Ontario, CA August 26-27 Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia, PA September 2-3 Orleans Arena Las Vegas, NV September 9-10 Acrisure Arena Coachella Valley, CA September 23-24 Pechanga Arena San Diego, CA September 23-24 KFC Yum! Center Louisville, KY Sept 30 Barclays Center Brooklyn, NY October 7-8 T-Mobile Center Kansas City, MO October 7-8 Scope Arena Norfolk, VA October 14-15 DCU Arena Worcester, MA October 14-15 Cross Insurance Arena Portland, ME October 20-22 Cross Insurance Center Bangor, ME November 4-5 FedExForum Memphis,
ASM Global’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Slays Attendance Marks With Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Partnership
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Via a “family-first” strategy, ASM Global’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is shattering nearly a half century of attendance records most recently with the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party, which produced the highest-grossing shows and ticket sales for the property’s newest tour. This continues a highly successful run of family shows in recent years at the storied venue including Cirque du Soleil’s Musica and Volta tours, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, ACE Comic Con, Jurassic Quest, the WWE, and the Empire State Fair. ASM Global Executive Vice President of Stadiums and Arenas Doug Thornton said, “We’ve worked hard in this market to set a bar that few other properties can match. Because of its placement in the center of Long Island and New York City’s suburbs, it was a natural to leverage the family needs. It’s a strategy that’s pleasing millions of our guests in the appropriate markets around the United States.” Nassau Coliseum General Manager Joseph Zino cited historical ticket data reflecting 60% of ticket sales to families with children. “There are 3 million residents living in Nassau and Suffolk counties—all east of Queens. Nassau’s central location makes it conveniently accessible via major roadways and transportation hubs with acres of ample parking,” he said. Combined with ASM Global’s increasing entertainment booking prowess, we have a winning combination unique in the industry. We are absolutely a favorite family destination.” “Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live’s partnership with ASM Global has been record setting multiple times over the past six months, culminating with three sellouts in Uniondale, New York, at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Joe Zino, Julyett Spoltore and the entire Nassau Coliseum team are fantastic partners. We look forward to raising the bar and continuing to shatter records together for years to come,” said Nick Shane, Family Entertainment Live, vice president of booking. Hot Wheels joins events like the Empire State Fair and Jurassic Quest that were so successful in 2022 they have extended their Nassau 2023 dates. About ASM Global ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management—delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. asmglobal.com Contacts Jim Yeager breakwhitelight (for ASM Global) jim@breakwhitelight.com Mobile: 818-264-6812
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Receives Esteemed Nomination in the 34th Annual Pollstar Awards for Family, Event or Non-Music Tour of the Year!
Nominees for the annual awards, which will be announced during the Pollstar Live! Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, Feb. 21-23, have been revealed in more than 45 categories among the concert industry’s top tours, artists, venues, executives, support companies and more. Click HERE for more information.
All-New Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ Announces 2023 North American & European Tour Schedule
World’s Fastest Growing Monster Trucks Show Brings Fans a Thrilling Hot Wheels® Glow Party Experience for the Whole Family! Newly launched Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party will light up the first half of its 2023 lineup with a robust 14-city tour across the US, while embarking on a 9-stop tour in Europe. Fans of all ages will be dazzled as they watch the iconic Hot Wheels Monster Trucks light up the floor in this one-of-a-kind, high-energy Glow Party experience. Coming off a hugely successful Glow Party debut, the popular family entertainment tour quickly added 10 more Glow Party shows to its 2022 back half calendar, including a sell-out event in Ontario, Calif, followed by other highly anticipated stops in Portland, OR, Fort Worth, TX and Minneapolis, MN. The tour will kick off its 2023 campaign with a sweeping Glow Party experience across the US and Europe. The thrilling new experience brings audiences the only opportunity to watch their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks – Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Boneshaker™, Bigfoot® and more, plus the all-new Gunkster™ – LIGHT UP the floor in outrageous monster trucks competitions and battles. Event performances will also feature spectacular laser light shows exhilarating dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Plus, a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing transforming robot MEGASAURUS, and the electrifying high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Freestyle Motocross! Special kids pricing is available for all shows providing a BIG value for the whole family! The exciting Crash Zone Pre-Show Party will be held 2-1/2 hours before every performance. The unique experience provides fans access to the competition floor to see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks along with autograph signings from their favorite drivers and performers. Each Crash Zone ticket includes an autograph card plus a souvenir pass and lanyard exclusive to Crash Zone attendees! Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last. HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE GLOW PARTY 2023 U.S. TOUR DATES: January 7th – 8th Thompson-Boling Arena Knoxville, TN January 14th – 15th MVP Arena Albany, NY January 21st – 22nd Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, NY January 28th – 29th NOW Arena Hoffman Estates, IL February 4th – 5th Peoria Civic Center Peoria, IL February 10th – 12th CURE Insurance Arena Trenton, NJ February 18th – 19th Truist Arena Highland Heights, KY February 25th – 26th Bert Ogden Arena Edinburg, TX March 3rd – 5th BMO Harris Bank Center Rockford, IL March 10th – 12th Mid-America Center Council Bluffs, IA March 17th – 19th Show Me Center Cape Girardeau, MO March 25th – 26th John Paul Jones Arena Charlottesville, VA April 1st – 2nd Bryce Jordan Center State College, PA April 22nd – 23rd Donald L. Tucker Civic Center Tallahassee, FL HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE GLOW PARTY 2023 EUROPE TOUR DATES: January 2nd – 3rd OVO Hydro Glasgow, UK January 6th – 8th The
All-New Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ Lights Up Back Half of 2022 Tour
The first-ever Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party™ embarks on a robust 10-city fall tour across the US, starting September 3-4, at Toyota Arena in Ontario, Calif. Fans of all ages will be dazzled as they watch the iconic Hot Wheels Monster Trucks light up the floor in this one-of-a-kind, high-energy Glow Party™ experience. Complete fall tour listing below. Coming off a successful launch of its brand-new Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party™ show in Hoffman Estates, IL, the popular family entertainment tour will highlight the back half of its 2022 lineup with 10 additional Glow Party™ shows. The thrilling new experience brings audiences the only opportunity to watch their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks – Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Boneshaker™, Bigfoot®, and more, plus the all-new Gunkster™ – LIGHT UP the floor in outrageous monster trucks competitions and battles. Event performances will also feature a dazzling dance party, spectacular laser light shows, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Plus, a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing transforming robot MEGASAURUS, and the electrifying high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Freestyle Motocross! Special kids pricing is available for all shows providing a BIG value for the whole family! The exciting Crash Zone Pre-Show Party will be held 2-1/2 hours before every performance. The unique experience provides fans access to the competition floor to see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! Each pass includes an autograph card plus a souvenir pass and lanyard exclusive to Crash Zone attendees! Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last. HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE GLOW PARTY™ 2022 TOUR DATES: September 3rd – 4th Toyota Arena Ontario, Calif September 10th – 11th Mechanics Bank Arena Bakersfield, Calif September 17th – 18th Veterans Memorial Coliseum Portland, OR September 24th – 25th Pechanga Arena San Diego, Calif October 1st – 2nd Scope Arena Norfolk, VA October 8th – 9th KFC YUM! Center Louisville, KY October 15th – 16th Greensboro Coliseum Complex Greensboro, NC November 5th – 6th Family Arena St. Charles, MO November 12th – 13th Dickies Arena Ft. Worth, TX November 19th Target Center Minneapolis, MN The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour is a partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC.