\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Allentown, PA (February 7, 2019) \u2013<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Three-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Pentatonix have announced a 45-date tour produced by Live Nation to kick off their World Tour. Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling recording artist Rachel\u00a0Platten will join as special guest on all dates. The North American dates will begin at Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA on May 11th<\/sup><\/span> and include a stop in the Lehigh Valley on <\/span>June 4 <\/span>at PPL Center.\u00a0Additional cities, countries, and continents will be announced soon.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tickets for the tour will be available via a\u00a0Patreon\u00a0member presale running from Monday, February 11th<\/sup>\u00a0at<\/span> 10:00 a.m.<\/span> until Thursday, February 14th<\/sup>\u00a0at 10:00 p.m. American Express\u00ae Card Members can purchase tickets in select markets before the general public beginning Tuesday, February 12th<\/sup>\u00a0at 10:00 a.m. through Thursday, February 14th<\/sup>\u00a0at 10:00 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tickets will be available to the general public starting Friday, February 15th<\/sup>\u00a0at 12:00 p.m.<\/span> at the QNB Box Office, PPLCenter.com<\/a>, or by phone at 610-347-TIXX [8499].<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n About Pentatonix:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Three-time Grammy\u00ae Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling artist Pentatonix has sold nearly 10 million albums in worldwide consumption and performed for hundreds of thousands of fans at their sold out shows across the globe. Their YouTube channel boasts more than 15.5 million subscribers, yielding over 3.4 billion video views. Their 2015 self-titled album is certified gold after debuting #1 on Billboard\u2019s 200.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, nine of their albums reached the top 10 on Billboard\u2019s 200 chart (two albums reaching #1) and received multiple RIAA certifications for multi-platinum, platinum and gold selling albums and singles. Their tracks, \u201cMary, Did You Know?\u201d and \u201cHallelujah\u201d were certified platinum, while the Pentatonix original, \u201cCan\u2019t Sleep Love,\u201d was certified gold.\u00a0 The group has had two holiday specials on NBC, released their tour documentary – On My Way Home – in 2015 and appeared in the feature film, Pitch Perfect 2. In October 2017, Pentatonix released a deluxe version of their certified platinum 2016 holiday album, A\u00a0PENTATONIX CHRISTMAS DELUXE<\/i>, and completed their sold-out A Pentatonix Christmas Tour in December. The following year, in April 2018, Pentatonix released the first collection in the group\u2019s PTX Presents series,\u00a0PTX PRESENTS: TOP POP VOL. 1<\/i>, which features 11 PTX-curated modern pop performances, and just wrapped their 39-city North American tour in September.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Most recently, Pentatonix released their fourth holiday album,\u00a0CHRISTMAS IS HERE!<\/i>\u00a0accompanied by a new single, \u201cMaking Christmas.” They have also announced their Christmas is Here! Tour that starts this November and finishes with four nights at The Beacon Theatre in New York City.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For More Information:<\/b><\/p>\n Official Website:\u00a0http:\/\/ptxofficial.com\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n YouTube Page:\u00a0http:\/\/youtube.com\/Ptxofficial<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Facebook:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Pentatonix<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Twitter:\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/PTXofficial<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Instagram:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ptxofficial\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n About Rachel\u00a0Platten:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Born in New York City and raised in Massachusetts, Rachel\u00a0Platten\u00a0is an Emmy Award winner,\u00a0multi platinum\u00a0selling recording artist. Few artists in the past decade have struck a chord of hope and resilience like she did with her empowering hit \u201cFight Song.\u201d Listeners instantly adopted the transformative anthem as their own, linking fans\u2019 tales of personal empowerment across the globe.\u00a0\u00a0Rachel topped countless radio and iTunes charts worldwide, with her major label debut album \u201cWildfire\u201d which also included the platinum Billboard Hot 100 hit, \u201cStand By You.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0In 2017, Rachel released Waves which again delivered a searing, emotionally and socially relevant pop gem that has connected audiences and moved women to stand up for each other while also amplifying the power of individuality \u201cBroken Glass\u201d as well as sultry, infectious \u201cShivers\u201d and more intimate songs such as the bewitching \u201cCollide.\u201d Most recently, while awaiting the arrival of Rachel\u2019s precious baby girl, she released \u201cYou Belong\u201d as a dedication and anthem for expectant moms everywhere.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n About Live Nation Entertainment:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world\u2019s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit\u00a0<\/span>www.livenationentertainment.com<\/a><\/span><\/u>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and announcements, follow us at\u00a0<\/span>@PPLCenter<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0To receive advance notice, exclusive pre-sales, and special offers to future events, join the free PPL Center Cyber Club by clicking <\/span>here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n PPL Center<\/span><\/b> (<\/span>pplcenter.com<\/a><\/span>) is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue in downtown Allentown, PA. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region’s largest events venue. The amenities-packed PPL Center <\/span>hosts<\/span> more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, figure skating events, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, Disney on Ice, conferences, graduations and many more events. PPL Center is currently the main catalyst to the revitalization and growth of downtown Allentown. <\/span>Spectra <\/span>provides the Venue Management<\/span>, <\/span>Food Services and Hospitality<\/span>, and Partnerships divisions<\/span> at PPL Center.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nKatie Nork
\nDirector of Marketing
\nLehigh Valley Phantoms
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