Global Superstar Enrique Iglesias to Dazzle Georgian Music Fans with First Ever Black Sea Concert in Batumi

TBILISI, Georgia, July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

"MTV LIVE GEORGIA" TO ROCK BATUMI, 2 AUGUST 2011

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), and the Government of Georgia today announced that they are to partner to stage the first ever MTV Live music event in Georgia.  

Taking place on 2 August 2011, MTV Live Georgia will be an electrifying outdoor concert held in the picturesque Black Sea tourist resort of Batumi.  The spectacular concert will be headlined by global superstar Enrique Iglesias, who is guaranteed to thrill thousands of young music fans during his first ever trip to Georgia.  

The award-winning singer-songwriter is stopping off in Batumi's historic Europe Square to perform for Georgian music lovers midway through his Euphoria tour, which has already seen him pack venues from North America to Canada, Latin America and Europe.  Iglesias, who holds the record as the best-selling Latin artist of all time, having sold more than 61.5 million albums and 40 million singles around the world, will wow the crowd with a sizzling set list combining the most stunning tracks from his 2010 Spanish/English album release Euphoria, including monster hit "I Like It" and Nicole Scherzinger collaboration "Heartbeat" as well as classic tracks from his greatest hits catalogue including crowd pleasers "Hero" and "Be With You".

Popular Georgian artists Sofia Nizharadze and Eldrine will also perform at MTV Live Georgia.

MTV Live Georgia is set to attract thousands of young Georgian music fans and holidaymakers to Batumi's historic Europe Square for an unforgettable night of live music and spectacular staging.  

Highlights from MTV Live Georgia will be broadcast as part of MTV World Stage - MTV's global TV series that brings multi-genre artists with global relevance to audiences in over 600 million households in 152 territories. Recorded "live" at the most exclusive gigs, music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, MTV World Stage offers a "front row seat" for music lovers to experience the hottest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas.  

Commented Enrique Iglesias, "I can't wait to experience Georgia's beautiful coastline.  I hope everyone is ready for an exciting night with a great lineup!"

Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President, Emerging Markets, VIMN, "We are delighted to partner with the Government of Georgia to bring our popular MTV Live and MTV World Stage franchises to Georgia for the first time.  The city of Batumi will form a stunning backdrop to this world class music event."

MTV Live Georgia is a free concert and no tickets are required.  The event will commence at 19:00 local time.  Due to the capacity of Europe Square, concert goers will be given access on a first come, first served basis while many more will be able to watch on giant screens erected in Batumi at The Boulevard and also in Theater Square. The organisers expect large crowds in Batumi, so music fans are encourage to arrive in plenty of time and to be patient.

For more information on MTV Live Georgia, please go to http://www.georgia.mtv.tv.

To download images of Enrique Iglesias, Sofia Nizharadze and Eldrine, please go to:

ftp://ftp.viacom.com
Username: MTVLIVE
Password: georgia123

About Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN)

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is  comprised of many of the world's most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, non-premium Paramount branded channels, VH1, VIVA, MTVNHD, Tr3s: MTV, Musicá y Mas, TMF (The Music Factory), COLORS and Game One. Viacom brands are seen globally in more than 600 million households in 160 territories and 34 languages via 166 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media properties.

About VIMN's Emerging Markets Group

VIMN's Emerging Markets Group is one of the fastest growing regions in the company's portfolio of multi-platform businesses. The Emerging Markets Group manages 32 television channels, 30 websites, one video portal and four mobile TV channels encompassing the MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, VIVA and Comedy Central and COLORS brands in Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East and India. Additionally, the Emerging Markets portfolio includes MTVNHD, VIMN's first international high definition channel dedicated to music and kids which is operated by the Emerging Markets Group of behalf of VIMN. VIMN is a unit of Viacom Inc (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). 

For further information, media interviews and media accreditation requests, please contact:
Alison Reid
MTV Networks Emerging Markets
Email: [email protected]
Tel:+33-385-300636, +33-609-685861

SOURCE Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN)