TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Genesis gears up for 'Turn It On Again' Tour, its first tour in 15 years with rehearsals in Toronto. After playing to almost 1.5 million fans and selling out some of the world's largest venues on the critically acclaimed leg of its European 'Turn It On Again' Tour, Genesis will begin rehearsals in Toronto in preparation for its kick off at BMO Field in Toronto, on September 7th. Genesis will go down in history as the first band to play the new stadium. The tour will hit 20 different cities across N. America playing a series of arenas and stadiums.
The sheer scale of the set for 'Turn It On Again' Tour is hugely impressive with the largest screen ever used at a stadium concert spanning a 65 meter width and rising to 12 meters. The set is designed by world famous Mark Fisher and the spectacular lighting show, the work of genius Patrick Woodroffe.
Exclusive Rehearsal Footage Featuring Genesis: Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford will be joined on stage by long-time Genesis sidemen, Chester Thompson on drums and Daryl Stuermer on guitar!
Feeds and VOD will include: Exclusive rehearsal footage from Toronto; band interview, performance footage from the European leg of the tour, Tour schedule and relevant tour info.
* Video On Demand:
Video on Demand will be available at http://trg-ragamuffin.com/turn_it_on/ on Wednesday, September 5th.
The Exclusive Genesis Rehearsal Footage will be available via satellite newsfeed:
Satellite Feed Times and Date -- KU-BAND -- 3 Feeds:
Satellite Coordinates: (KU-Band Analog) GAL 11/
Transponder K-19/DL: 12066.5 H
1) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: 3:30pm to 3:45pm ET
2) Refeed: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: 5:00pm to 5:15pm ET
3) Refeed: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: 6:15pm to 6:30pm ET
Trouble Number for the above feeds: # 416.815.6081
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More about Genesis:
Genesis has sold over 130 million albums. It is one of a small group of elite British bands who have achieved global success and sustained it with a loyal fan base. Genesis was formed in 1966 by Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford and Anthony Phillips, while still at school, but its most successful incarnation was the late 70s early 80s line-up of Phil Collins taking on lead vocals and sharing song writing with Rutherford and Banks. The Duke album topped the UK charts in 1980 with the hit single, Turn It On Again monopolizing the airwaves. In 1987, Genesis played sold out stadium shows across the globe, including four consecutive at Wembley Stadium.