(Macao, September 12, 2012) – Following the success of the Star TV China Music Awards at
The Venetian® Macao this past April, the integrated resort
is now bringing the hugely-popular The Voice of China to Macao, a
continuation of the partnership between The Venetian Macao and Star China Media
Ltd. 28 contestants from the show and their four celebrity mentors will perform
a special gala concert at the CotaiArena™ Friday, September 21 at 7:30pm.
Tickets were all sold out within two hours. To meet the overwhelming demand and
to thank the public for its great support, The Venetian Macao announced that the
28 contestants will perform an extra show on September 22, with tickets going on
sale Thursday, September 13 at 10 am. The September 21 event will be broadcast
to over 500 million Asian viewers on Zhejiang Television, Star TV and major
internet portals on September 28 – two days before the highly-anticipated finale
on September 30.
“The Voice of China has been a runaway hit in the mainland,
and The Venetian Macao is thrilled to bring it to Macao, thriving our continuous
commitment to develop the city into a world centre of tourism and leisure,” said
Edward Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sands China Ltd. “The
show will feel right at home at the CotaiArena, the region’s entertainment venue
leader. We have a superb track record of bringing the best in Asian and
international superstar events to Macao, and we continue that proud tradition
with a phenomenal record breaker like The Voice of
China.”
The Voice of China hit the airwaves in July, having since garnered a devout following
of 120 million TV viewers on stations like Channel [V] and Zhejiang Television,
plus 400 million more online. An international reality show franchise, The
Voice has a unique twist that sets it apart from other talent search
programmes – contestants on the show are selected via blind auditions. Judges
have their backs toward the show’s hopefuls, and must make their selections
based on the quality of the singers’ voices alone. Successful auditions result
in the contestants being paired up with one of four celebrity coaches, who serve
as mentors throughout the competition’s battle and live performance rounds, as
the pool of singers shrinks down toward the ultimate
finale.
The Voice follows a tried-and-true formula: mentors are always celebrities,
and typically feature a similar set of recurring figures – a big name from the
music industry, a home-grown singer, at least one female and someone to pull in
the ever-important youth demographic.
The foursome of mentors for The Voice of China features Liu
Huan – China's very own ‘King of Pop,’ famous for his many theme songs,
including his duet with Sarah Brightman, “You and Me,” for the 2008 Olympics in
Beijing, and the theme from the popular TV drama, A Native of Beijing in New
York. The other mentors are mainland Mandopop singers Na Ying and Yang Kun,
and Harlem Yu, the award-winning Taiwanese 'God of Music' famous for his many
hits, including 2001’s smash, “Qing Fei De Yi.”
Originating in Holland, international versions of the competition
have been held in the United States, Portugal, South Korea, Germany, France and
the UK. One key difference in China’s version though, is in the selection of the
winner. Rather than a public vote, The Voice of China will rely on the
four-coach celebrity panel, plus representatives from different media outlets,
as judges for the finale.
It seems a big part of the show’s appeal lies in the fact that the
contestants – like the viewers – are ordinary people. One popular contestant
from the countryside enjoys singing songs from the hit British artist Adele,
without even understanding English. It’s that kind of relatability that helps
The Voice of China draw in its huge fan base in mainland China, and will
undoubtedly spawn even more devotees from Hong Kong and Macao, as the
international sensation makes its way to the CotaiArena
soon.
Don’t miss your last chance to experience the magic of The
Voiceof China up close – tickets for the 8 pm, September 22 gala
concert at the CotaiArena are MOP 80 each and go on sale Thursday, September 13,
2012 at 10 am, at all Sands China box offices*. Tickets can be
booked online at www.CotaiTicketing.com,
or by phone at +853 2882 8818 (Macao) / +852 6333 6660 (HK) / 4001 206 618
(China toll-free) and are also available at Tom Lee Outlets and through Hong
Kong Ticketing (customer service fee applies) online at www.HKTicketing.com or by
phone at +852 3128 8288.
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Entertainment at Sands
China Ltd. Properties
Sands China Ltd. has as a
clear vision to establish Macao as Asia’s top entertainment
destination.
The 15,000-seat
CotaiArena™ is the only venue in Asia ranked in Pollstar’s Top 100 Worldwide
Arena Venues based on ticket sales. It is the top entertainment destination in
southern China, hosting the world’s and the region’s biggest names in music,
sports and awards shows. Superstars frequently choose the venue as the starting
point of their Asian tours.
The 1800-seat,
multi-purpose Venetian Theatre is one of the most luxurious entertainment venues
in greater China. Featuring ushers in black-tie, champagne service, gourmet food
and beverage items and other unique, premium amenities, it offers an intimate,
luxurious and exclusive venue experience. The Venetian Theatre is playing a key
role in bringing the best in international and Chinese entertainment to Macao,
with a luxury theatre experience like no other in the
region.
The 650-seat Sands Macao
Hotel theatre regularly features internationally-renowned singers, performers
and artists of the highest calibre. From traditional Chinese-costumed dancers to
modern performances, and from singing troupes to contemporary bands, everything
from Western rock to Cantonese pop is covered.
With an unbeatable
diversity, the entertainment offering of Sands China Ltd. is ushering in a new
era of entertainment in Macao.
For more information,
please visit www.cotaiticketing.com.