1 Apr 2021 07:00
1 April 2021
7digital Group plc
("7digital" or "the Company")
eMusic Live to livestream Alfie Boe and Friends at the Savoy Hotel in global exclusive
The Tony Award-winning tenor will be joined by Gary Barlow, Amanda Holden, Freddie Fox and Jason Manford for the worldwide livestream from London's Savoy Hotel
7digital (AIM: 7DIG), the global leader in end-to-end digital music solutions, is pleased to announce that its joint venture eMusic Live will be the exclusive livestream platform for Alfie Boe & Friends: Live at the Savoy 'THE LOCKDOWN EDITION' on Saturday 10 April 2021, performed to audiences worldwide. Tickets are available from today on eMusic Live.
eMusic Live is hosting the livestream performance which will stream the multi-camera, hour-long concert that includes special guests Gary Barlow, Amanda Holden, Freddie Fox and Jason Manford. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Hospitality Action, the UK hospitality industry's benevolent charity, and The Connection at St. Martin's, which supports thousands of homeless people to move away from sleeping on the streets.
In addition to music performances, the livestream will make use of a range of commercial and engagement tools available through eMusic Live. This will include exclusive merchandise, fan live chat and VIP experiences such as a personalised meet-and-greet with Alfie Boe.
Alfie Boe OBE, a veteran of the London stage and Broadway, boasts more than a million album sales and multiple sell-out tours, performing at both the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. He shared a Tony Award for La bohème in 2003 and is also known for his lead performances as Jean Valjean in the musical Les Misérables and as J.M. Barrie in Finding Neverland.
Paul Langworthy, CEO of 7digital, said: "It's a real thrill for eMusic Live to be hosting Alfie Boe and a star-studded line-up for a night of unmissable musical entertainment, streamed exclusively to audiences worldwide from the iconic Savoy Hotel. With eMusic Live's advanced monetisation tools, Alfie will be able to engage remotely with fans in new and exciting ways and generate maximum revenue for two very worthy causes.
"The magic of eMusic Live is that it creates immersive livestreams for artists seeking new ways to monetise performances and engage with global audiences. Since its launch, the platform has already hosted more than 50 livestreamed performances, and we are set to unveil a swathe of exciting shows in the weeks and months to come. We expect this to increase further following our livestream event with Alfie Boe which will act as a showcase for eMusic Live in the UK. We look forward to updating the market on the success of eMusic Live and its contribution to the growth of 7digital."
Alfie Boe commented: "I cannot tell you how exciting it is for me to perform at the legendary Savoy Hotel with my friends. I wanted to come together in front of our fans who can't be in the room with us yet in order to help lift people's moods and share memories of celebrated musicians who have set foot in the Savoy Hotel and have had an influence on my life - from rock band Queen to world-renowned Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, and Judy Garland. The eMusic Live platform has created a new way for us to take the virtual stage to our fans, enjoy some songs, raise a glass or two from home, and I hope people enjoy it!"
Enquiries
7digital Paul Langworthy, CEO | 020 7099 7777 |
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Arden Partners (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Richard Johnson, Benjamin Cryer | 020 7614 5900 |
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Luther Pendragon (Financial PR) Harry Chathli, Joe Quinlan | 020 7618 9100 |
About 7digital
7digital is the global leader in B2B end-to-end digital music solutions, providing a scalable cloud-based platform that enables companies and brands to connect to its global music catalogue and rights management system to launch and manage unique and engaging music experiences. Operating worldwide in over 80 markets and integrated with more than 300,000 labels and publishers, 7digital's platform automates the complex and time consuming processes of music management, making it easier to access and use music in streaming services, social media, home fitness, gaming, retail and more. With best-in-class infrastructure, deep industry expertise and intelligence tools, 7digital empowers their clients to innovate, grow and serve tomorrow's music consumer. For more information, visit http://www.7digital.com/.
About eMusic Live
In 2020, 7digital and eMusic launched their joint venture, eMusic Live, which has fast become the most advanced commercial live stream platform, offering end-to-end monetisation, engagement opportunities, and sponsorship experiences for artists, artist managers and venues around the world. Additionally, eMusic Live provides tremendous value for brands for whom music plays a key role in their engagement strategy or business model.