Children From The Garden Of Dreams Foundation To Perform As Opener For Kidz Bop Kids At Beacon Theater

By: Nov. 01, 2018
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The Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today that nine children from the Foundation will experience a once-in-a-life opportunity to perform their talents on stage as the opening acts for the finale performance of KIDZ BOP Live 2018 at the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, November 4, 2018.

The selected children performing come from various Garden of Dreams partner organizations including Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, enCourage Kids Foundation, Make-A-Wish NY and WHEDco and have all faced unimaginable hardships throughout their lives from autoimmune disorders to chronic diseases to bullying. Additionally, these children have all participated in the annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall, where more than 100 children from the Foundation grace the Great Stage to perform as part of an unforgettable evening. The performers include:

· Jasmin Villacres (13-year-old) from Woodhaven, New York - dancer

· Samantha Ortiz (13-year-old) from Washington Heights, New York - singer

· Alexsa Burgos (11-year-old) from the Bronx, New York - singer

· "The Divercity Dancers" (ranging from ages 11-17) from the Bronx, New York - dancers

Garden of Dreams works with 30 partner organizations throughout the tri-state area, including hospitals, wish organizations and community-based organizations, to reach children who are facing challenges such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care. The Foundation takes pride in its commitment to truly change lives, hosting more than 500 events and programs each year such as its annual Talent Show and Prom.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks Inc. to make dreams come true for children facing obstacles. Since the Foundation began in 2006, this collaboration has brightened the lives of more than 375,000 children and their families.

In addition, through its Garden of Dreams Giving program, the Foundation provides grants that fund important projects such as the refurbishment of gymnasiums and pediatric areas at local hospitals, and the construction of new dance and music studios. The Foundation also meets the critical needs of college-bound high school seniors by providing four-year scholarships to help students achieve their educational goal.

KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, and Live Nation are bringing KIDZ BOP Live 2018 Tour, presented by Dollar Car Rental, to New York City following record shows for the franchise this summer.

The finale performance and special fan appreciation event will also be 'Powered by KIDZ BOP Radio on SiriusXM,' where the KIDZ BOP Kids host a 24/7 party - featuring today's biggest hits, "sung by kids for kids." Dollar Car Rental, the leading family brand in the car rental industry, is the official partner of KIDZ BOP Live 2018.

KIDZ BOP Live 2018 is the ultimate family concert experience. The KIDZ BOP Kids - Billboard Magazine's #1 Kids' Artist for eight consecutive years (2010-2017) - will take the Beacon Theatre stage for the performance, which includes innovative stage design, special effects, fan interaction, and even a parent dance battle to 90's hits. This year's tour marked the debut of KIDZ BOP's most ambitious stage design and choreography to date. The Beacon Theatre show caps off an extensive national KIDZ BOP Live 2018 Tour that played to more than 55 cities across the country drawing sellout crowds from New York to California.

About The Garden of Dreams Foundation

The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks Inc. to make dreams come true for children facing obstacles. Since the Foundation began in 2006, this collaboration has brightened the lives of more than 375,000 children and their families. Garden of Dreams works with 30 partner organizations throughout the tri-state area, including hospitals, wish organizations and community-based organizations, to reach children who are facing challenges such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care. The Foundation takes pride in its commitment to truly change lives, hosting more than 500 events and programs each year such as its annual Talent Show and Prom. In addition, through its Garden of Dreams Giving program, the Foundation provides grants that fund important projects such as the refurbishment of gymnasiums and pediatric areas at local hospitals, and the construction of new dance and music studios. The Foundation also meets the critical needs of college-bound high school seniors by providing four-year scholarships to help students achieve their educational goal. For more information on the Garden of Dreams Foundation, please visit www.GardenofDreamsFoundation.org

About KIDZ BOP

KIDZ BOP connects with kids and families through its best-selling albums, music videos, consumer products and live tours. In the U.S., KIDZ BOP is the No. 1 music brand for kids, featuring today's biggest hits "sung by kids for kids." KIDZ BOP has sold over 19 million albums and generated over 1 billion streams since the family-friendly music brand debuted in 2001. The best-selling series has had 24 Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 Chart; only three artists in history-The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Barbra Streisand-have had more Top 10 albums. For more information, visit www.kidzbop.com.

KIDZ BOP is a Concord Music Company.

About Dollar Car Rental

Dollar Car Rental is the brand of choice for family travelers looking for a dependable and affordable car rental for their family vacations. At Dollar, "we never forget whose dollar it is," and that motto drives the brand's efforts to deliver the best experience, every time. For additional information, visit https://www.dollar.com/

About KIDZ BOP Radio On SiriusXM

SiriusXM is one of the world's largest subscription audio companies, with approximately 33.7 million subscribers. KIDZ BOP Radio on SiriusXM is all KIDZ BOP, all the time where the KIDZ BOP Kids host a 24/7 party-featuring today's biggest hits, sung by kids for kids. For additional information, visit https://www.siriusxm.com/kidzbop.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.



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