Scream Nation announced the Scream “Back 2 School” Fest 2015, which kicks off on September 11 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and will make a stop atAtlanta’s Philips Arena on September 13. Produced by Scream Nation, in association with Live Nation, the touring Fest will be headlined by one of the hottest young “ENERGETIC” hip-hop superstars today, Rich Homie Quan. Quan will be joined by radio hit maker K. Camp and alsofeaturing other trendsetting, music stars including Jacquees, Diggy, Justine Skye, Silento, Elijah Blake, Rawyals, Anthony Lewis, Chris Miles, 4EY, Star Mic and some other special invited guest stars. The Fest will be co-hosted by DJ Double J (winner of the 2015 – national “Ultimate Mad DJ” contest).
Scream Nation is excited about the launch of the Back 2 School- Scream Fest and the group of talent that has been assembled for this tour. Scream Nation CEO Michael Mauldin says, “I have always been a champion for the next generation of artists and the next generation of leaders. The Back 2 School tour and the plans we have to engage the communities, teens and young adults across the nation, are going to take the country by storm.” The Scream franchise was first introduced in 2001 and has been a launching pad for talented, young entertainers, helping to catapult them to the next levels in their careers. The tours have featured GRAMMY® winning, gold and platinum-selling artists including, Bow Wow, Chris Brown, Omarion, T.I., Ciara, T-Pain, Diggy, Mindless Behavior, Ne-Yo and Trey Songz,.
To coincide with the Back 2 School Fest, Scream Nation has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to engage teens in the various cities at local Clubs where the tour will stop in. This effort will include teen town hall conversations with the tour’s featured artists and a contest where high school marching bands from across the U.S. will compete for a chance to perform as an opening act at the concerts. Frank Sanchez, BGCA’s National VP, Sports, Entertainment, Alumni Development, says, “Providing teens with critical skills and tools they need to excel in school and in their community is an important part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national strategy. Partnering with Scream Nation offers BGCA the opportunity to reach a large number of teens and provide them with a fun, safe place to acquire those skills during their out-of-school time. Our local Boys & Girls Clubs are a great place for teens to succeed.”
Scream “Back 2 School” Arena Bowl Festival Tour Dates
(additional dates to be announced; dates subject to change):
September 11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BB&T Center
September 12 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Arena
September 13 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
September 16 Reading, PA Santander Arena*
September 18 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena*
September 19 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum*
September 20 Washington, DC Verizon Center*
September 24 Chicago, IL TBD* (on sale August 8)
September 25 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena*
September 26 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center*
September 27 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center*
September 30 New Orleans, LA Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square
October 2 Dallas, TX Verizon Theatre
October 3 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena
October 4 Houston, TX NRG Arena
October 9 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena (on sale August 8)
October 10 Los Angeles, CA The Forum
October 11 San Jose, CA SAP Center (on sale August 8)