Metallica Will Make Quebec City History With Two Memorable Concerts
One of the world's biggest concert draws, Metallica will have the double honour of closing the Colisée Pepsi on September 14, 2015 and becoming the first international act to play the Videotron Centre on September 16, 2015
(firmenpresse) - QEEBEC CITY, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 04/20/15 -- Pierre Dion, President and CEO of Quebecor, and Benoit Robert, President and CEO of Quebecor''s Sports & Entertainment Group, are pleased to announce that Metallica is coming to Quebec City for two historic concerts, the first at the Colisee Pepsi on September 14, 2015 and the second at the Videotron Centre on September 16, 2015.
The thirty-year love story between Metallica and Quebec City will reach new heights with these two sure-to-be-memorable concerts. The group''s loyal fans in Quebec City and from around the province will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Metallica play the "old Coliseum" on September 14, and then break in the city''s new arena on September 16.
Metallica will be performing 2 different shows. The Colisee Pepsi show will be in a regular arena configuration with an end stage and unique set list. Centre Videotron will feature a 360 degree in the round configuration and a different set list from the first night. Metallica fans will be able to see 2 unique shows, in 2 different venues, 2 days apart.
"We are very proud to be able to bring this major international act to Quebec City, particularly since there was strong local sentiment in favour of having Metallica inaugurate the new arena and the band itself expressed interest in doing the honours. We listened!" said Benoit Robert. "Metallica concerts in Quebec City have always been phenomenal events. We are very pleased to have signed them for this occasion and to be able to put their stamp on the history of the Colisee Pepsi and the Videotron Centre."
"Having Metallica perform the Videotron Centre underscores the venue''s status as a new stop on the international circuit of premier stadiums and arenas," said Pierre Dion, President and CEO of Quebecor. "We are eager to announce dates for other Quebec and international artists who will be performing at the Videotron Centre in its first weeks."
Since forming in 1981, Metallica has become one of the most popular and influential bands in history. The group has sold 100 million albums worldwide, with a dozen multi-platinum releases including 1991''s eponymous album (also known as The Black Album), which sold 16 million copies in the United States alone and is considered the best-selling album of all time. The group''s most recent disc, Death Magnetic, topped the Billboard 200 and international charts in 27 countries when it was released in October 2008. In 2012 Metallica released the Quebec Magnetic DVD, recorded at two sold-out shows at the Colisee Pepsi on October 31 and November 1, 2009. In its storied career Metallica has won a raft of awards including nine Grammy Awards and two American Music Awards. Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 24 at noon. Tickets to the September 14 concert at the Colisee Pepsi will be available at the Colisee Pepsi box office, by phone at 418 691-7211 or 1 800 900-SHOW, or through the Billetech network at or . Tickets to the September 16 concert at the Videotron Centre can be ordered at and or by phone at 1 855-790 1245. Ticket prices: $76.00 / $97.50 / $120.00 (taxes and service fees included ).
About Quebecor Sports & Entertainment Group
Quebecor Sports & Entertainment Group produces, distributes and promotes diverse cultural and entertainment content featuring Quebec and international talent. Sports & Entertainment Group is a fully integrated suite of companies dedicated to delivering the best possible customer experience: the Videotron Centre, Armada de Blainville-Boisbriand, Remparts de Quebec, Gestev, Musicor and Distribution Select offer a wide variety of high-quality, multiplatform, convergent content, shows and sporting events.
Contacts:
Martin Tremblay
Vice President, Public Affairs
Quebecor Media
514-380-1985
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