Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside in Essex Opens its Doors

Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside at intu Lakeside in Essex has officially opened its doors today much to the delight of eager families!


The Nickelodeon-themed indoor family entertainment centre from Nickelodeon and Parques Reunidos provides pure entertainment for kids and families. Boasting a colourful décor, the centre is highly interactive with a large variety of adventure zones as well as a dedicated space for the younger members of the family, numerous attractions and Nickelodeon-themed areas - perfect for birthday parties and family get-togethers. Experiences include character meet-and-greets featuring some of Nickelodeon's most beloved characters, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and The Fairly OddParents. Building on intu Lakeside's highly successful catering offer, it also boasts a dedicated food and beverage area called the Slime Cafe and a Nickelodeon retail space offering Nickelodeon merchandise.


Nickelodeon Opening from Jennifer Fage on Vimeo.

At Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside:

Discover Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob SquarePants:

- Mrs. Puff's Boating School: Get your boat captain’s license and sail through SpongeBob’s hometown. Shout “Ahoy!” to Patrick, Squidward, Mrs. Puff, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, and Plankton as you sail on by!

- Chum Bucket: What’s Plankton’s latest plan to steal the secret Krabby Patty formula? Push the plunger and watch his giant robot rise up from the bottom of the sea!

- Jellyfish Stampede: One jellyfish after another is rising up over that distant sand dune. Look out! They’re getting closer!

- Patrick’s Jellyfish Frenzy: Dive into the world of SpongeBob and friends and help Patrick catch as many jellyfish as you can. Compete with your friends or try to beat your own record.

- Rock Bottom Organ: Jump up and down on the keys to play the Rock Bottom Organ. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the weird creatures popping up out of its pipes!

Get ready for action with the PAW Patrol!

- Paw Patrol - Command Center: Climb to the top of the Command Center and help the PAW Patrol get to their next mission on the double!

Relax in the 4D Cinema:

- Watch episodes of your favourite Nickelodeon shows on the big screen in the 4D Cinema!

-- Climb through the sewers of New York with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:

- Donatello's Ninja Flyers: Pedal and fly Donatello's Ninja flyers through New York City.

TMNT Action Zone: Climb, crawl and explore the Ninja Turtles’ New York City like a true ninja! Parkour through the tunnels or jump from one skyscraper ledge to the next with Donnie, Mikey, Leo and Raph. Booyakasha!

Enter Nickelodeon Central:

Blaze’s Monster Machine Race: Race with Blaze, Zeg, and Starla. Who will be the winner?

Climbing Tubes: Climb through and explore Nick Central using the interactive climbing tubes

Dora's In The Night Sky: Create your very own out-of-this-world constellation with Dora The Explorer!

Go on a rampage with the Rugrats:

Rampaging Rugrats Toddler Play: Let your inner Reptar out in the Rugrats soft play area! Parents can keep an eye on little ones from the comfort of Slime Café as they build up and then destroy a Rugrats city of padded blocks.

Recharge your batteries in the Slime Café:

- Good times don’t have to come to an end just because you’re hungry! Situated just a few steps away from the Rugrats zone, you can enjoy a family meal, light bite to eat or simply relax with a Starbucks coffee, and a sweet treat. (If we can tempt you!) Please notify a member of our Slime Café, if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies.

- From salads and wraps to burgers and fries, there’s something for everyone at the Slime Café!

-- Get a souvenir of your visit to Nickelodeon Adventure at the Nickelodeon Store!

- The Nick Shop is the place to go for official products from your favourite Nickelodeon shows like Dora the Explorer, PAW Patrol, TMNT, SpongeBob SquarePants and much more!

Have your birthday party at Nickelodeon Adventure!

- Have a Birthday party to arrange? Nickelodeon Adventure has got you covered! Book one of the centre's party rooms, and they'll will take care of the rest. Leaving you to enjoy the day and have fun!

- Birthday party menu: Choose from Pizza or Nuggets, with either Chips or a Fruit Bag. Followed by Ice Cream; Squash and water will be served during the party; Please notify the centre when booking if you have any special dietary requirements or allergies.

- * A themed Birthday Cake is available at an additional cost or you are welcome to bring your own.

- Create your very own personalised invitation to send to your friends (coming soon): Design your very own invitation with your favourite Nickelodeon characters. You can print it or send it by email to your friends!

Expand your experience:

- Meet your favourite characters!: Have fun and play with your favourite character inside Nickelodeon Adventure. If you see one of Nickelodeon's photographers, be sure to strike a pose and have your photo taken with them too, so you have a memory to take home.

-- Had a photo taken at Nickelodeon Adventure? Download your photo here!: https://photo.imageinsight.com/nickelodeonadventure/


Tickets and Pricing:

Tickets prices to enter Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside are:

ADULT: £7.50
CHILD: £14.95
SENIOR: £7.00
STUDENT: £7.00
DIS/CARER: £7.00
DISABLED CHILD: £12.85
FAM3 (1 Adult + 2 Children): £34.90
FAM 4 (2 Adults + 2 Children): £37.90

Separate annual passes also available.

Children under three (or under 90 cm tall) receive free admission to the centre.

Prices for large families and visitors with special needs can be found here.

Benefit from a special discount for groups or school trips (>10 people). Groups of 10 people or more. Advance booking necessary.

Visitors can beat the queues by booking their tickets online.

Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is open 364 days a year. The centre will be closed on Christmas day.

Opening Times: Monday – Sunday 10am – 6pm. Last entry 5pm.*

*Hours are subject to change for bank holidays and other holiday periods.

Promotional discount codes will be available.

Are you a teacher? Sign up to organise an educational trip to Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside!: https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk/schools-groups/registry/

The opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is part of Viacom's partnership with Parques Reunidos to open Nickelodeon-branded indoor family entertainment centres in shopping centers around Europe has also seen the opening of Nickelodeon Adventure Murcia in Merlin Properties' Thader Shopping Center in Murcia, Spain, which has been operating since December 2017.

For more information about Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, visit https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk plus make sure to Like Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside on Facebook and follow Team Nick on Twitter and Instagram for the latest Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside news, highlights and exclusive offers!

ViacomCBS Networks International Announces New Africa Executive Leadership Team as Alex Okosi Moves to a New Opportunity

VIACOMCBS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES NEW AFRICA EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM AS ALEX OKOSI MOVES TO A NEW OPPORTUNITY

Craig Paterson and Monde Twala elevated to lead ViacomCBS Networks Africa


Madrid, January 21, 2020 – ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) announced today that following the departure of VCNI veteran Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of VCN Africa and BET International at the end of February 2020, Craig Paterson and Monde Twala will be named as co-General Managers of ViacomCBS Networks Africa.

“Alex has made an immeasurable impact on our business in Africa,” said Raffaele Annecchino, President of ViacomCBS Networks Europe Middle East, Africa and Asia. “Since launching MTV Base in 2005, Alex has spearheaded the development of our business on the continent, which now delivers more channels to Africa than any other international network – reaching 100 million viewers in 48 territories across MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and BET.”


Okosi took over leadership of BET International in 2017 and has continued to advance the value of the brand internationally delivering double-digit distribution growth and improving profitability and margins. Under Okosi’s leadership, BET International elevated its presence at the BET Awards by incorporating the “Best International Act” award into the live broadcast, which simulcasted live in Africa for the first time. In addition, BET International expanded its presence during the BET “Hip Hop Awards” by launching a new category to honor artists from around the world.

“I am proud to have had the opportunity to build our Africa business from the ground up,” said Okosi. “This has played a pivotal role in transforming the music and content space and changing the narrative on Africa. Leading our Africa and BET International businesses to success is testament to the extraordinary teams, colleagues and partners that I have worked with throughout my tenure. ViacomCBS has been my home for more than 20 fantastic years, and I leave behind incredible creative and commercial talent that will continue to deliver growth.”

David Lynn, President & CEO of ViacomCBS Networks International added, “I’m immensely grateful to Alex for his contribution to the success of VCNI, including his role in developing such a strong team of successors. Alex’s leadership has been essential to our success in Africa and to the continued growth of BET International.”

VCN Africa Leadership Team:

Effective March 1, 2020, Monde Twala and Craig Paterson will assume their new roles as General Managers of VCN Africa.

As co-head of the business, Twala, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Editorial VCN Africa, will focus on content, creative, editorial and marketing for VCNI brands. Twala is currently the Vice President of ViacomCBS Networks Africa’s BET, Youth & Music, ViacomCBS Networks International and Africa. Twala is responsible for driving the development and growth of iconic music, youth and entertainment brands BET, MTV, MTV Base and MTV Music24, across the African continent. Monde joined the company in 2016 after nearly 20 years’ experience in the South African broadcasting and media industry.

Paterson, Senior Vice President & General Manager, VCN Africa, will be responsible for all corporate functions, including business development and strategy. Currently Senior Vice President, Business Operations for ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Paterson is responsible for driving strategic growth and business opportunities in Africa. Prior to this role, Paterson was responsible for Operations and Finance for multimedia brands MTV, MTV Music24, Nickelodeon, Nick Toons, Nick Junior, MTV Base, BET and Comedy Central on the African continent. He spent nearly five years at Viacom beginning in 2011 as VP of Operations and Finance in Africa and returned to the company in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Business Operations in Africa.

“I am delighted that Craig and Monde will take over leadership in this important market,” said Annecchino. “Both have worked with Alex for years, which coupled with their expertise will ensure a seamless transition. Craig and Monde are experts in their respective areas and in addition to incredible business acumen, have demonstrated leadership and collaborative excellence throughout each of their careers and tenures with the company.”


Craig Paterson


Monde Twala


Raffaele Annecchino


David Lynn

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ViacomCBS Networks International

ViacomCBS Networks International, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC), is comprised of many of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. Its portfolio includes Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, Viacom 18, ViacomCBS International Studios, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network and Pluto TV among others. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS Networks International provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents and across more than 180 countries.

Event Capital announces the 4th edition of Nickelodeon Windmill Festival in India

Mumbai: The 4th edition of India’s largest festival for kids, Nickelodeon Windmill Festival, an initiative of Event Capital and Tribe Asia, is all set to take place on 22nd and 23rd February, 2020 at JioWorld Garden, BKC in Mumbai! The festival offers a wholesome experience for toddlers, pre-teens and parents. The key objectives of the festival are to give the urban child an outlet to be creative, to gain information and to encourage quality time with family through recreational experiences curated at the festival.


Nickelodeon Windmill Festival brings to life children’s most loved tales through musical plays, dance shows and never seen before performances. Patrons present at the festival can also enjoy a specially curated flea market with a wide variety of food and other recreational activities including interaction with their favourite Nickelodeon toons. Various experiential zones like ballet parade, Bungee Park, Trampoline Park, Vertex tunnel and Human Claw and more will be set to entertain everyone.

An array of over 50+ workshops specially designed to cater to various age groups on a variety of topics like indoor gardening, beat-boxing, science on wheels, robotics, Lego workshops, stop motion animation, aeronautics, karate and kick-boxing, storytelling, doodle art, wheel pottery and many more. With a petting zoo available at the venue kids can interact and play with a variety of adorable animals.


Speaking on this, Janak Vora, CEO, Event Capital said, “In its previous editions, the festival has witnessed a footfall of over 20,000+ attendees and over 50+ brand associations. This year, we aim to create a more holistic family ambience with unique range of activities and workshops that would encourage families to get outdoors. Through this festival, we want the child to discover his/her innermost passion and get inspired!”

Commenting on the upcoming festival, Mahesh Shetty, Head - Network Sales, Viacom18 said, “With Peppa Pig Musical, we forayed into kids live entertainment genre and with Windmill festival we have taken the next big leap. Event Capital has cultivated the festival very well over past few years and we are very excited to collaborate with them and scale up Nickelodeon Windmill Festival. The festival brings alive the concept of quintessential outdoor learning and is backed by widespread activities such as indoor gardening, workshops, aeronautics and more. The Nickelodeon Windmill Festival is a combination of educational and fun activities for the young generation.

Nickelodeon WindMill will take place on 22nd and 23rd February, 2020 at JioWorld Garden, BKC and the tickets can be bought on: https://bit.ly/2R3lwEw

Update (4/2) - Official Event Capital press release via PR Newswire:

Nickelodeon WindMill Festival 2020 to be Hosted in Mumbai

India's largest festival for kids presents a wholesome experience for children and parents

MUMBAI, Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Event Capital and Tribe Asia presents India's largest festival for kids, 'Nickelodeon WindMill Festival' that is taking place on 22nd and 23rd February 2020 at JioWorld Garden, BKC in Mumbai. The festival aims to give both the parent and the child a wholesome experience. The key objective of the festival is to give the urban child an outlet to be creative, to gain information and to encourage quality time with family through recreational experiences curated at the festival. Another reason for which a kid should be taken to the festival is to get outdoors and reconnect with nature. To touch, feel, see and be a part of the beautiful outdoors, which unfortunately has been forgotten by everyone. Here are some of the things that one can expect at Nickelodeon WindMill 2020 that will get both parents and children excited:

Creativity: In today's time what kids need is an opportunity to explore different activities and also get a chance to take break from books and think beyond. A few exciting activities that one can definitely explore at the WindMill festival are 'Djembe Workshop' which is a fun filled energetic drum circle for all ages alike, 'Banana Piano, Cuica and Sound Tubes' where one can invent a new musical instrument using fruits and everyday objects. 'Happy and Footloose' which is a unique sport with a holistic combination of martial art, music, dance, language and performance arts; and fluid art amongst the others.

Outdoor activities: The fest has many exciting activities where the kids will get an opportunity to learn new things. This will help to not only boost their imagination skills as they are physically and mentally involved interacting with other kids but will also improve their social and communication skills. Activities like 'Pottery on Wheels Workshop', a theatre workshop and 'Mindfulness Mandalas' an art of Zentangles & Mandalas touches on the creative edge in every child.

Bonding with kids: Windmill aims to create moments between parents and children that can be cherished for a lifetime. A food and flea market that is specially curated for the tastes and likings of the families. This festival freshness brings along new hopes, aspirations and a chance to strengthen the ties between parent and child.

Unique experiences: This unique festival brings in a lot more to explore and is ready to take everyone on an adventurous ride. Activities that are rarely seen in a kids festival are 'S.H.E.(SIMPLE, HANDY, EFFECTIVE )' which is a self-defense workshop for all, 'TINGA TINGA & TURKISH MOSAIC WITH POMEGRANATE' where one can travel the world with Tinga Tinga Art and Turkish Mosaic and many more. Robotics, Lego and science experiments amongst other to inspire young minds at the festival.

Playdate with furry friends: One of the unique features of this festival is the petting zoo. Nickelodeon Windmill intends to give every child hands-on experiences with different kinds of pets. This not only gives the child exposure to animals but also creates a sense of empathy and love for animals.

About Event Capital:

Founded by Deepak Choudhary in 2013, Event Capital (EC) is India's most diverse IP specialist company involved in aggregating and consolidating Event IPs across interest communities. With expertise in creating and curating successful event IPs in music, lifestyle, education, gaming, fashion, EC engages over 100 million consumers annually through live events. Event Capital has curated and executed highly successful properties like Social Nation, The Great Indian Dandiya Festival, India Event IP Conclave, Bollywood Music Project, India Kids Fashion Week, The Edutainment Show, Times Travel Show. The company has also recently acquired promising IP's like India Bridal Fashion Week and IGX, India's largest gaming festival.

Website: http://eventcapital.in/

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From Television Post:

An Indian IP For Kids: Brands Collaborating With Windmill Look To Create Meaningful, Interactive Conversations

MUMBAI: The 4th edition of Nickelodeon Windmill Festival, an initiative by Event Capital and Tribe Asia, will take place on 22nd – 23rd February 2020 at JioWorld Garden, BKC. Having grown into India’s largest children’s outdoor festival, Windmill has brought on board sponsors like Hershey’s, Kotak Mutual Funds, Soulfull, V-Nourish, Toppscholars, WOK, Sarda Farms, Laughing Cow, Enrich and Club Mahindra who are looking to create deeper brand connects with consumers.

The need of the hour today is to better understand children as consumers, and communicate with this segment in an impactful, integrated manner. Windmill as a platform is built as a fun, safe and interactive environment which attracts hundreds of parents and children year on year.

Commenting on the upcoming event, Janak Vora, CEO, Event Capital said, “We are pleased to announce our sponsors for the 4th edition of Nickelodeon Windmill Festival. With the support of brands collaborating with us, we look forward to provide a better platform for them to engage with families in the best way possible. Our aim is to encourage families to step out and involve their kids to discover their inner passion and interact with various brands as well.”

Brands coming on board have chosen the platform as a less intrusive form of marketing, as it enables the brand to start a relationship with potential customers and strengthen the bond with existing customers effortlessly. As compared to in your face advertising, playing a pivotal role enhancing a kid’s experience builds a positive recall value which works wonders for a brand.

The collaborations have all come on board with a purpose in mind and are perfect brand fits to avoid mindless clutter.

Brands who have chosen to collaborate with Windmill have similar sentiments in mind.

Commenting on this, Rasika Prashant, CMO, Soulfull said,”Windmill Festival has been a tent pole partnership for Soulfull. We have been able to reach out to thousands of kids and mothers during the event and establish meaningful conversations with them. The event organization is very good and allows us to showcase brand Soulfull in an impactful manner.”

Adding to this, Mrs.Kiran Agarwal, Founder, WOKA said, “Associating with WindMill is always special as they cater to children as we at WOKA feel the same. Connecting at a platform with which WindMill comes in the market is a great way to reach children with different backgrounds, age and sensibilities. WOKA looks for opportunities such as these where we can showcase our association and connect with children through our value based animation films and yet exchange a bond of happiness with our young minds.”

Building a healthy ecosystem for effective play and learning, Windmill is dedicated to the best interests of kids.

WindMill will take place on 22nd and 23rd February 2020 at Jio Gardens, BKC and the tickets can be bought on: https://bit.ly/2R3lwEw

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Updates: Photo gallery - Celebs along with their kids at Nickelodeon WindMill Festival!

Rannvijay Singha Has Fun Time With Daughter At Kids' Fest

Mumbai got outdoors at the year's premier festival curated for kids

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Originally published: Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Original source: Indian Television Dot Com; Additional source: TelevisionPost.

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Kidrobot Announces SpongeBob & TMNT Donatello Bhunny Figures

Art toy company Kidrobot, best known for their stylized and bizarre vinyl figures and unique licensed offerings like Godzilla and Rick & Morty, has announced their new line of figures at Toy Fair 2020 with the much-anticipated Bhunny line!


Designed by world-renowned artist and Kidrobot Chief Creative Officer Frank Kozik, the series stylizes characters (and real people) from various properties with "distinctly oversized head and mini body" and Bhunny Paw accessory. The first series of these features six iconic licensed characters including: Godzilla, from the Classic Toho ‘kaiju’ monsters, followed by SpongeBob SquarePants, Donatello from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Bob Ross, Hello Kitty and Beetlejuice.


Each limited edition Bhunny is numbered and available at the suggested retail price of $11.99 (USD). The Bhunny figures will all be shipped with custom boxes including original art from the character's respective universe.

"Once each Bhunny sells out, it will never be available again," Kozik said. "That's why we crafted this series so carefully—no two Bhunny figures are the same in shape and color. We recognize that these pieces aren't just toys but unique pieces of collectible, colorful art that celebrate iconic pop culture."


Fans looking to grab the kaiju-based Godzilla Bhunny figure, the first in the series, will be able to snag him by subscribing to the March 2020 box from Loot Crate, the exclusive seller of the toy. After Godzilla is released, the other five launch figures will debut simultaneously as retailers around the country including stores like Target, Walmart and other specialty stores. Additionally, the Bhunny collection is available in a 5-pack set right now at Kidrobot.com and select retailers, while supplies last.



(Photo: Zachary D. Roberts/ComicBook.com)

Below is Kidrobot's official product description for the BHUNNY 5-Pack Series 1 Set: BHUNNY 4" Vinyl Figures:

The newest vinyl line from Kidrobot elevates the toy collecting experience to an art form!

BHUNNY by Kidrobot brings the iconic collectible vinyl format to a new level: striking designs become art pieces that won't break the bank. BHUNNY features top entertainment licenses that will welcome casual collectors to the world of art vinyl. Each style is numbered for collectability and includes a portable reminder of the acquisition - a matching lucky BHUNNY PAW keychain - and comes in high-end retail packaging that will stand out on the shelf and in the home. The first editions will be truly limited. Once they're gone, they’re gone forever.

BHUNNY: Truly collectible vinyl at an affordable price.

This bundle includes 5 BHUNNY Figures total including:

1 x Bob Ross 4" Vinyl Figure BHUNNY (II-20)
1 x Spongebob Squarepants 4" Vinyl Figure BHUNNY (III-20)
1 x TMNT Donatello 4" Vinyl Figure BHUNNY (IV-20)
1 x Beetlejuice 4" Vinyl Figure BHUNNY (V-20)
1 x Hello Kitty 4" Vinyl Figure BHUNNY (VI-20)

ABOUT BHUNNY

Kidrobot just announced at New York Toy Fair the much-anticipated Bhunny figure designed by Frank Kozik, world-renowned artist and Kidrobot Chief Creative Officer. The first series features six iconic licensed characters including Godzilla from the Classic Toho ‘kaiju’ monsters, Bob Ross, Hello Kitty®, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Donatello and Beetlejuice.

“Once each Bhunny sells out, it will never be available again,” said Kozik. “That’s why we crafted this series so carefully—no two Bhunny figures are the same in shape and color. We recognize that these pieces aren’t just toys but unique pieces of collectible, colorful art that celebrate iconic pop culture.”

Each 4” figure is a stylized version of the character from which it was inspired. Every Bhunny features a distinctly oversized head and mini body and is accompanied by a Bhunny Paw, Kidrobot’s version of a rabbit’s foot, as an additional collectible feature. The limited series is creatively packaged in custom boxes, featuring original art from each character’s respective universe. Sold at an attainable price point, the Bhunny provides all pop culture fans the opportunity to own a piece of art.

Loot Crate subscribers will have exclusive access to Godzilla, the first Bhunny of the series. This kaiju-based Bhunny will be available to Loot Crate subscribers who purchase the March 2020 Loot Crate on www.lootcrate.com.

The series’ remaining five figures are now available, with hundreds of new licensed Bhunnies coming. The Bhunny collection is available in a 5-pack set right now at Kidrobot.com and select retailers, while supplies last.

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Kidrobot previouslly teamed up with Nickelodeon to release collections inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants, '90s Nickelodeon, Ren & Stimpy and TMNT.

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K-Pop Supergroup Monsta X Records 'All That' Performance

K-pop supergroup and worldwide phenomenon Monsta X recently filmed a performance on Nickelodeon's legendary All That stage! The recording took place during their whirlwind two week tour of the U.S.


To celebrate, the group shared a selection of photos from their appearance on All That on their official Twitter feed, including with the band hanging out with the stars of All That. Monsta X's episode of Nickelodeon's hit sketch comedy series will air in the coming months.


The news comes as their brand new album ALL ABOUT LUV debuted at a very respectable No. 5 on the Billboard 200 Chart. “The set, which is the act’s first all-English language album, launches with 52,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Feb. 20, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. Of that sum, 50,000 are in album sales,” reports Billboard.

The album makes history, with ALL ABOUT LUV marking the first all English-language album released by a K-pop group ever. This highly anticipated release has garnered a sky-rocketing trajectory of success

In order to celebrate the album's arrival, the group launched a series of sold out events across the U.S., as well as immersive activations, and television appearances on Nickelodeon’s All That, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Today Show. The Monsta X U.S. takeover started in LA, from shutting down the Sunset Strip with police escorts riding in Jaguars, to hosting an ALL ABOUT LUV pop-up at the iconic Tower Records, and a fan event at the world-famous Roxy. Rolling Stone got a glimpse of the pandemonium stating: “you heard it in the screams of hundreds of sleep-deprived fans who packed the legendary Roxy Nightclub in Hollywood for a private Monsta X performance, and then snaked a line down four blocks of Sunset Boulevard.” The band wrapped up their two-week promotion on the East Coast, with more fan meetings, performances, live Q&A’s, and sold out events at Chelsea Music Hall, The Paramount, and YouTube Space NYC.

This summer, Monsta X kick off their biggest North American headline tour to date. Hitting arenas coast-to-coast, it begins June 2 in Minneapolis, MN at The Armory, rolling through major markets, and closes out at The Forum on July 11. Tickets are available here.

All That airs Saturdays at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The series, a revival of Nickelodeon's iconic '90s sketch comedy show, was recently renewed for 10 additional episodes.

Fans can vote for All That in the 2020 Kids' Choice Awards at http://www.kidschoiceawards.com!

Subscribe to the official All That YouTube channel!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UzskfVDPkJ5aSe755ZGgQ

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Originally published: Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

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