The pounding of drums and amazing precision of the world’s top marching
music ensembles returns to cinemas nationwide with “DCI:
Big, Loud & Live 11” on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
ET / 5:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. MT / 3:30 p.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. AK / 12:30
p.m. HI. Fathom Events and Drum Corps International have teamed again
for the eleventh consecutive year to present riveting, live performances
from the world’s top 15 drum corps as they compete for a shot at the
World Championship title in the opening day of competition at Lucas Oil
Stadium in Indianapolis.
Tickets for “DCI: Big, Loud & Live 11” are available at
participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
The event will be presented in nearly 650 select movie theaters around
the country through Fathom’s Digital
Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations and
prices, visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants
are subject to change).
“’DCI: Big, Loud & Live’ is back, better than ever for its 11th
year on the big screen and Fathom is proud to once again showcase this
thrilling international competition,” said John Rubey, CEO of Fathom
Events.
From modest beginnings four decades ago, Drum Corps International (DCI)
has developed into a powerful, nonprofit, global youth activity with
far-reaching artistic, educational and organizational influence. Their
competitive summer tour, consisting of DCI-sanctioned competitions
throughout the United States (known as the Drum Corps International
Tour), culminates in August with the week-long DCI World Championships.
Through the annual DCI Tour and more than 40 World Championships in 19
North American cities, Drum Corps International provides entertainment
to millions through live performances and broadcast events. DCI
continues a tradition of exceptionally high-quality performance
ensembles, with membership in the top corps highly sought-after and
extremely competitive, attracting the interest of potential members from
many countries. Drum Corps International is Marching Music’s Major
League™.
About AC JV, LLC
Fathom Events is owned by a newly formed entity called AC JV,
LLC. Fathom is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment
industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in
movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition
performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major
sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original
programming featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant
documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Additionally, Fathom
events take audiences behind-the-scenes and offer unique extras –
creating the ultimate entertainment experience for fans of all ages.
Co-owned by the three largest movie theater circuits in the United
States, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), Fathom’s live
digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast
network in North America, bringing live events to more than 750
locations in 171 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50).
For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Drum Corps International (DCI)
Drum Corps International (DCI) is the world leader in producing events
for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student
musicians and performers. Founded in 1972, Drum Corps International has
developed into a powerful, nonprofit, global youth organization with
far-reaching artistic, educational and organizational influence. Drum
Corps International is Marching Music’s Major League™. Learn more
about the exciting world of Drum Corps International and its member
corps on the Web at www.DCI.org or
call (317)-275-1212. Drum Corps International is located in
Indianapolis, Ind.
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