Swizz Beatz & Friends Join Forces With VH1 & The VH1 Save
The Music Foundation For Songwriters Music Series New York
NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 Save The
Music Foundation's 2012 Songwriters Music Series finale will return
on Thursday, January 17th
at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square after being postponed
due to Hurricane Sandy. Superstar artist and producer Swizz
Beatz will bring together a collection of his famous friends
for a one of a kind evening! All funds raised will benefit the VH1
Save The Music Foundation and go towards the creation of the
Tri-State Sandy Music Relief Fund, which will allow the Foundation
to provide special grants of instruments to schools affected by the
storm.
This special benefit will celebrate creativity displayed through
production and musical composition. In addition, it will help
to provide the tools needed for students to be innovative in the
classroom and beyond, encouraging them to use music as a means of
expression. The event will feature a sponsored bar featuring
premium wine from William Hill Estate Wines and passed hors
d'oeuvres as well as up close and personal acoustic performances.
Participating sponsors for Songwriters NY include: RAYMOND WEIL
USA, Monster DNA Headphones, The
Mizzy Jonas Family Foundation, Imagine Chocolate, Zico Coconut
Water and Stir Events by Match.com.
"New York City and the
Tri-State area is my home and it's a place that constantly inspires
music and creativity for myself and millions of others," says
Swizz. "I'm going to bring out some friends and put on a crazy show
to support the VH1 Save the Music Foundation and the creation of
the Tri-State Sandy Music Relief Fund so this creativity can thrive
again for kids all over the East Coast."
"It is such a thrill to have Swizz Beatz join VH1 and the VH1
Save The Music Foundation for this unique and inspired cause," said
Paul Cothran, Vice President &
Executive Director of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. "As he
rallies his friends and puts together what is sure to be an
unforgettable night, we will be able to help restore instrumental
music to schools devastated by Hurricane Sandy."
Tickets for the event can be purchased here:
www.vh1savethemusic.org/nyseries and be sure to check
www.vh1savethemusic.org/songwriters as special guests will be
announced in the coming weeks!
For more information or to see how you can get involved, please
visit www.vh1savethemusic.org/sponsors.
About The VH1 Save The Music Foundation
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in
America's public schools, and raising awareness about the
importance of music as part of each child's complete
education. To date, VH1 Save The Music has provided more than
$49.5 million in new musical
instruments to 1,850 public schools in more than 192 school
districts around the country, impacting the lives of over 2.1
million children. Get involved
at www.vh1savethemusic.com and follow us on twitter
@vh1savethemusic.
About Swizz Beatz
With over 14 years of creating music
for some of the biggest musicians in music history, Swizz has
contributed to the sale over 280 million records in just the US
alone, working with the likes of Jay-Z, DMX, Beyonce, Kanye West, and Bono to name a few. In
addition to several guest appearances and production credits, Swizz
dropped his own album One Man Band
Man in 2007. Swizz's latest single "Everyday Birthday"
was released in November 2012. The
single, which was produced by Swizz and Jukebox, also features
Chris Brown and Ludacris and was
accompanied by a video shot over a 3 day period. in Cannes. In an ever-changing music industry,
Swizz has deferred from the regular album release schedule and
instead chosen release a series of what he has coined "Memorable
Moments," singles featuring various other artists released with an
accompanying by music videos and other visuals. Swizz has also lent
his creative contributions to the likes of global brands such as
Reebok (Vice President - Sports Style Marketing, Design, and Brand
Music Development) and Lotus Cars (Vice President of Design &
Global Marketing). Swizz's latest music venture is his new
partnership with O&Media of Korea, in which his focus will be
bridging the K-Pop music scene with Western music culture. Swizz
also recently collaborated with The New York Knicks and created
their 2013 theme song. When not creating music, Swizz is an
avid art collector and painter whose goal is to inspire new artists
around the world to express themselves and is working on opening
his own international "new artist" art gallery. He is also a
philanthropist who is involved in many charities and recently
served as the first Global Ambassador for New York City's public hospitals system.
About William Hill Estate® Wines
Tucked away near the
Silverado Trail, William Hill Estate crafts luxury Chardonnay from
Napa Valley's renowned vineyards,
and red Bordeaux varietals from
the winery's estate property on the Silverado Bench. Winemaker
Ralf Holdenried makes William Hill's extraordinary collection of
elegant, expressive wines to showcase the other side of Napa—the
side that is off the beaten path. An avid supporter of the arts,
William Hill Estate is a proud sponsor of The VH1 Save the Music
Foundation, the San Francisco Symphony, Opera and Ballet, and the
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Learn more at
www.williamhillestate.com. To learn more about the VH1 Save
The Music promotion in participating restaurants during September
and October, please visit www.williamhill-vh1savethemusic.com.
About RAYMOND WEIL USA
Founded in Geneva in 1976, the Swiss family-owned
company, RAYMOND WEIL, enjoys a
special position in the exclusive world of luxury watch
making. A collection of refined timepieces that embody an
elegant and contemporary blend of elements that inspires emotions
with both customers and partners. Precision is the
inspiration for the continued horological mastery that is
RAYMOND WEIL.
RAYMOND WEIL, both nationally and
internationally, has created a strong presence in the arts, with
music at the heart; evident through with the naming of their
collections and with various sponsorships, including the BRIT
Awards, VH1 Save The Music Foundation and Elle Women In Music. RAYMOND WEIL prides itself in aestheticism,
bringing together the core elements in the excellence of Swiss
luxury craftsmanship: precision, quality, reliability, nobility and
technicality. For more information visit www.raymond-weil.com
About Hard Rock International
With a total of 178
venues in 55 countries, including 139 cafes, 18 hotels and 8
casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally
recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's
greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its
locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its
collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live
performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the
global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns,
operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including
London, New York, San
Francisco, Sydney and
Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses
and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations
include the companies' two most successful Hotel and Casino
properties in Tampa and
Hollywood, Fl., both owned and
operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations
including Bali, Biloxi, Chicago, Cancun, Las
Vegas, San Diego and
Singapore. Upcoming new Hard Rock
Cafe locations include Santiago,
Nabq, San Jose and Guatemala
City. New Hard Rock Hotel projects include Aruba, Riviera Maya, Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen and Haikou in China. New Hard Rock Casino projects in
development include Hungary and
Northfield, OH. For more
information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.
Contact:
Nick
Carcaterra
Susan Blond, Inc.
212.333.7728 ext.126
nickc@susanblondinc.com
SOURCE VH1