VOOM¹S RAVE HD TO PREMIERE EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON OF ³SOUNDSTAGE² MAY 25
NEW SEASON FEATURES PERFORMANCES BY MACY GRAY, ROB THOMAS, DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL AND JEWEL
Enhancing its already impressive catalogue of groundbreaking musical content featuring legendary icons and trend-setting new acts, VOOM HD Network¹s Rave HD‹the first and only 24/7 high definition music channel‹will premiere a new season of ³Soundstage² on Friday, May 25 at 9 P.M. E.T. Recorded at the Soundstage studio in Chicago, the season premiere features Macy Gray as she performs her hit songs and tracks from her new album Big. Rave HD is the only network in the U.S. to show the new episodes in high definition.
³Soundstage² is one of the most acclaimed concert series on television. The new season features Rob Thomas¹ performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheater airing June 1, Dashboard Confessional¹s show at world-renowned Madison Square Garden airing June 8 and Jewel¹s two-hour performance at the historic Rialto Square Theater in Chicago airing June 15.
Rave HD is a new way to experience music on television. The first-ever 24/7 high definition music channel, Rave HD offers commercial-free programming that harnesses the surround-sound power of Dolby Digital 5.1 and the breathtaking depth and clarity of state-of-the-art HD video technology to showcase music with a physical and emotional impact that television has never delivered before. Rave HD is one of the VOOM HD Networks, a critically acclaimed collection of 15 high-def channels with programming that also covers sports, videogames, movies, art, family fare and news. Rave HD is currently available on channel 9470 on the DISH Network.
Other Rave HD Programming:
Rave HD offers an extensive selection of series and concerts with performances and interviews featuring world-class talent. Programming is broadcast in true high definition and 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound and features U.S. premieres of the series ³LaterŠwith Jools Holland² and ³Soundstage² along with Rave HD original series ³Talks with Dave Fanning² and ³Beautiful Noise.² With its special concert programming, Rave HD also offers a larger-than-life experience of the world¹s most exciting concerts.
About VOOM HD Networks:
Rainbow¹s VOOM HD Networks (www.voom.com) comprise the world¹s largest suite of high-definition content for distribution through satellite and cable operators. With programming in categories as diverse as sports, movies, fashion, music and art, the VOOM HD Networks are available in the U.S. on Echostar¹s DISH Network. The 24/7 linear VOOM HD channel is available globally. It is currently distributed in Scandinavia, Estonia and Latvia, and will soon debut in Asia. Similarly, select VOOM HD programming is available worldwide and has been licensed to viewers in more than 50 countries. Building on Rainbow¹s history of original programming innovation, VOOM HD was developed to meet the growing worldwide demand for quality high-definition programming.
About Rainbow Media Holdings LLC:
Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC). Rainbow Media is a leading producer of targeted, multi-platform programming for global distribution, creating and managing some of the world's most compelling and dynamic entertainment brands, including AMC, fuse, IFC, WE tv, Rainbow Sports Networks managed FSN Bay Area and FSN New England, LIFESKOOL, SPORTSKOOL, and VOOM HD Networks. The company also manages Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation, its advertising sales division, and Rainbow Network Communications, its full service network programming origination and distribution company.
NEW SEASON FEATURES PERFORMANCES BY MACY GRAY, ROB THOMAS, DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL AND JEWEL
Enhancing its already impressive catalogue of groundbreaking musical content featuring legendary icons and trend-setting new acts, VOOM HD Network¹s Rave HD‹the first and only 24/7 high definition music channel‹will premiere a new season of ³Soundstage² on Friday, May 25 at 9 P.M. E.T. Recorded at the Soundstage studio in Chicago, the season premiere features Macy Gray as she performs her hit songs and tracks from her new album Big. Rave HD is the only network in the U.S. to show the new episodes in high definition.
³Soundstage² is one of the most acclaimed concert series on television. The new season features Rob Thomas¹ performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheater airing June 1, Dashboard Confessional¹s show at world-renowned Madison Square Garden airing June 8 and Jewel¹s two-hour performance at the historic Rialto Square Theater in Chicago airing June 15.
Rave HD is a new way to experience music on television. The first-ever 24/7 high definition music channel, Rave HD offers commercial-free programming that harnesses the surround-sound power of Dolby Digital 5.1 and the breathtaking depth and clarity of state-of-the-art HD video technology to showcase music with a physical and emotional impact that television has never delivered before. Rave HD is one of the VOOM HD Networks, a critically acclaimed collection of 15 high-def channels with programming that also covers sports, videogames, movies, art, family fare and news. Rave HD is currently available on channel 9470 on the DISH Network.
Other Rave HD Programming:
Rave HD offers an extensive selection of series and concerts with performances and interviews featuring world-class talent. Programming is broadcast in true high definition and 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound and features U.S. premieres of the series ³LaterŠwith Jools Holland² and ³Soundstage² along with Rave HD original series ³Talks with Dave Fanning² and ³Beautiful Noise.² With its special concert programming, Rave HD also offers a larger-than-life experience of the world¹s most exciting concerts.
About VOOM HD Networks:
Rainbow¹s VOOM HD Networks (www.voom.com) comprise the world¹s largest suite of high-definition content for distribution through satellite and cable operators. With programming in categories as diverse as sports, movies, fashion, music and art, the VOOM HD Networks are available in the U.S. on Echostar¹s DISH Network. The 24/7 linear VOOM HD channel is available globally. It is currently distributed in Scandinavia, Estonia and Latvia, and will soon debut in Asia. Similarly, select VOOM HD programming is available worldwide and has been licensed to viewers in more than 50 countries. Building on Rainbow¹s history of original programming innovation, VOOM HD was developed to meet the growing worldwide demand for quality high-definition programming.
About Rainbow Media Holdings LLC:
Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC). Rainbow Media is a leading producer of targeted, multi-platform programming for global distribution, creating and managing some of the world's most compelling and dynamic entertainment brands, including AMC, fuse, IFC, WE tv, Rainbow Sports Networks managed FSN Bay Area and FSN New England, LIFESKOOL, SPORTSKOOL, and VOOM HD Networks. The company also manages Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation, its advertising sales division, and Rainbow Network Communications, its full service network programming origination and distribution company.
