KIIS-FM Presents Virtual Wango Tango
• iHeartMedia and KIIS-FM/Los Angeles will kick off the summer with the iHeartRadio KIIS-FM Wango Tango on Wednesday, June 30 at 7pm PT/10pm ET.
The virtual event, hosted by Ryan Seacrest will feature all-new performances from Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber, plus previous iconic Wango Tango performances from Ariana Grande, Ava Max, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Halsey, Jason Derulo, Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga, Machine Gun Kelly, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift and more, along with exclusive interviews with Ava Max, Jason Derulo and Maroon 5. The 90-minute concert event will be streamed by LiveXLive Media and on some 95 iHeartMedia radio stations.
“For 2021, we’re taking a look back at what we call ‘The KIIStory’ of Wango Tango, and are reminded and humbled by the influence this original festival has had on listeners and artists alike,” said John Ivey, President of CHR Programming Strategy for iHeartMedia and PD of KIIS-FM. “When you look back, Wango Tango‘s significance in pop culture & the music industry is pretty profound. Many artists have launched their careers or new projects as part of this show and we’re excited to relive a few of those memorable performances, hear some artists share their personal Wango memories and see all-new performances by Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran. It will definitely be a special event.”
Dermot McCormack, President of LiveXLive Media, commented, “Wango Tango is synonymous with all things representing the fun of summer, most importantly — the music that becomes the soundtrack of the season. We are beyond excited to be a part of this annual pop-culture celebration, bringing artists and fans together virtually, to share in some of the best musical moments.” Executive Producers for iHeartRadio Wango Tangoare Tom Poleman, John Sykes, Bart Peters and John Ivey for iHeartMedia and Michael Dempsey for Dempsey Productions.
