VIDEO
GAMES LIVE ADDS 30 MORE SHOWS TO THEIR RECORD BREAKING 2009 WORLD TOUR
Countries Include China, Japan, Taiwan, Poland, Brazil, Ireland, France, Portugal, Spain, England, Wales
and the United States
LOS ANGELES, CA - August 27, 2009 - Veteran video game composers Tommy Tallarico and
Jack Wall have performed Video Games Live to over 500,000 people across the world since 2005 and their efforts are only starting
to begin. Video Games Live is proud to announce the addition of 30 new performances to their highly acclaimed
award-winning tour. Some highlights include a 2 evening performance in Tokyo at the largest indoor theatre
in Japan (taking place during the Tokyo Game Show), an invitation by the Chinese government to perform all across China, the
highly anticipated and acclaimed return to Broadway in New York City, and first ever game music performances in locations
such as Ireland, Poland, Shanghai, Oregon, Salvador, Barcelona and others.
“Our
goal and dream of successfully showcasing the video game industry and video game music to the masses has really taken off.”
said prolific game composer and VGL co-creator Tommy Tallarico.
“The support and
interest from around the world has been absolutely amazing and we’re really looking forward to continuing this for many
years to come.” Co-creator
and fellow game composer Jack Wall added, “One of the important things
for us is to always change and improve the show. We’ve added so much new material and production
elements this year that it’s really exciting to see how it’s evolved and become something that is enjoyed by everyone…
whether you play video games or not.”
Tickets for the 2009 World Tour are ON SALE TODAY at videogameslive.com. Over 70 shows are currently being planned for 2010 so please sign up to the Video Games Live Mailing
List and request your city to be added.
September 21, 2009 – Tokyo, Japan
September 22, 2009 – Tokyo, Japan
September 25, 2009 –
Augusta, Georgia, USA
September 30, 2009 – Belo Horizonte, Brazil
October 1, 2009 – Salvador, Brazil
October 4, 2009 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
October 7, 2009 – Sao Paulo, Brazil
October 11, 2009 –
Philadelphia, PA, USA (2 shows)
October 13, 2009 – Shanghai, China
October 17, 2009 – Taipei, Taiwan
October 25, 2009 – New York City, New York, USA
November 7, 2009 – Portland, Oregon, USA
November
8, 2009 – Portland, Oregon, USA
November 16, 2009 – Poland
November 17, 2009 – Poland
November
18, 2009 – Poland
November 21, 2009 – Paris, France
November 25, 2009 – Gateshead, England
November 27, 2009 – Lisbon, Portugal
November 29, 2009 – Dublin, Ireland
December 3, 2009 –
Cardiff, Wales, UK
March 13, 2009 – Tuscon, Arizona, USA
March 14, 2009 – Tuscon, Arizona, USA
April
10, 2009 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Other places TBA for 2009 include Scotland, more locations in China and Barcelona, Spain.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
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