The Cuban reggaeton duo, consisting of Alexander Delgado and Randy Malcom, has signed an exclusive deal with Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) for worldwide booking, according to Billboard.
The deal was negotiated in partnership with Magnus Media, the entertainment company launched by Marc Anthony, which also manages Gente de Zona.
“We are proud to add Gente de Zona to our booking roster as they are continuing an upward trend playing in new venues, countries and continents”, said Henry Cardenas, Cardenas Marketing Network CEO.
CMN has already begun preparations for Gente de Zona’s 2016 tour dates which will take the duo throughout Europe, Latin America, the U.S., and for the first time, the Middle East.
Regarding the partnership, Magnus’ CEO, Michael Vega said: “We are thrilled to have the CMN team aboard as partners as we continue to develop Gente de Zona’s profile throughout the world.”
CMN, based out in Chicago and Miami, produces Latin music concerts in the United States and the rest of the world for Marc Anthony, Juan Luis Guerra, Juan Gabriel, Chayanne, Alejandro Fernández and more.
Since the release of “Bailando” (with Enrique Iglesias) in 2014, and “La Gozadera” with Marc Anthony in 2015, Gente de Zona has taken Cuba’s sounds and rhythm around the world with their music.
The duo is a four-time finalist for the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2016.
Daddy Yankee is bringing out some big guns for his upcoming all-star concert.
The 38-year-old Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, songwriter, producer and actor is gathering an A-list squad for a special, one-night only engagement during his King Daddytour.
Scheduled to take place on October 17 at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, the stellar line-up for Yankee’s concert includes Prince Royce, Yandel, Natalia Jimenez, Arcángel, Plan B and others to be confirmed soon.
Tickets for the concert, produced by Cárdenas Marketing Network, in association with Pina Records and AEG Live, will go on sale Sept. 3 on axs.com.
Having just trekked across Europe for a 19-date tour, Yankee has a busy two years of touring ahead of him.
His recently announced 60-date joint tour The Kingdomwith Don Omar kicks off on December 5 in Puerto Rico and will run for two years.
The partnership also includes a joint album and a TV show for the two reggaeton superstars.
After joining voices on their hit single “Cuando Nos Volvamos a Encontrar,” the 46-year-old Puerto Rican salsa singer and the 53-year-old Colombian singer have announced plans to tour together in an outing they’ve dubbed UNIDO2, a play on words meaning “United” part 2.
The tour will be presented by Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN), which has long produced and booked Marc Anthony’s performances worldwide.
Anthony and Vives, two of Latin music’s biggest stars, will perform in 11 U.S. markets. The tour will also include additional solo performances by Marc Anthony in seven other markets.
UNIDO2 kicks off with two shows at Puerto Rico’s Coliseum on Sept. 11 and 12, followed by dates in Las Vegas, Canada and Chicago, among other cities.
The pair will play two nights at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater and two nights at the American Airlines Arena in Miami.
Anthony and Vives have both been touring as solo acts in the past year.
Anthony even came in as the highest-grossing Latin touring act of 2014, according to Boxscore, bringing in $26.8 million ticket sales for 32 reported shows in North America. A total of 20 of those came from U.S. venues and 12 from Mexico.
Tickets for the tour go on sale April 10 at 1:00 pm ET, with the exception of the Barclays Center concert in New York, which goes on sale April 17. Puerto Rico sale dates will be announced separately.
TOUR DATES AND VENUES FOR “UNIDO2”2015
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH – PUERTO RICO, COLISEO JOSE MIGUEL AGRELOT – MARC ANTHONY ONLY www.ticketpop.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH – PUERTO RICO, COLISEO JOSE MIGUEL AGRELOT – MARC ANTHONY ONLY www.ticketpop.com
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH LAS VEGAS, NV – MANDALY BAY ARENA – MARC ANTHONY ONLY www.ticketmaster.com
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD – TORONTO, CANADA-MOLSON AMPHITHEATER – MARC AND VIVES www.ticketmaster.com
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH CHICAGO, IL – ALL STATE ARENA – MARC AND VIVES www.ticketmaster.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH -ATLANTA, GA – PHILLIPS ARENA – MARC AND VIVES www.ticketmaster.com
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST ORLANDO, FL-AMWAY CENTER-MARC AND VIVES www.ticketmaster.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND – MIAMI, FL – AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA – MARC ANTHONY ONLY www.ticketmaster.com
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD MIAMI, FL – AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA – MARC ANTHONY ONLY www.ticketmaster.com
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH -NEW YORK, NY – BARCLAYS CENTER – MARC AND VIVES www.ticketmaster.com
The regional Mexican singer will headline the fifth annual Billboard En Concierto concert series, alongside reggaeton star Yandel.
The invitation-only concert series, which leads up to the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards, will take place in seven cities this year as it continues to expand throughout the U.S.
Produced by Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) in partnership with Telemundo Station Group, the series kicks off April 3 with Torres’ show at Escapade in Houston.
The “Adivina” singer will then perform at the Far West in Dallas on April 4, The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on April 5 and The Mayan in Los Angeles on April 6.
Yandel will then take over performing on April 10 at Stage 48 in New York, April 11 at Chicago’s Concord Music Hall and April 12 at Liv Nightclub in Miami.
Yandel’s shows will be the launchpad for his first-ever U.S. solo tour, De Líder a Leyenda — which will continue throughout the month of June.
“Billboard en Concierto takes the best of our charts straight to the fans. There is no comparable concert experience out there,” said Leila Cobo, executive director, Latin content and programming, Billboard.
Since its inception, the series features performances by top acts who are finalists for the Billboard Latin Music Awards. Originally launched as a three-day event, the series has grown to seven dates.
“CMN is honored to work again with longtime partners Billboard and Telemundo to present this leading Latin music series,” said Henry Cardenas, president/CEO, CMN. “We’re privileged to continue the success of Billboard en Concierto for the fifth consecutive year and look forward to another unforgettable year.”
Tickets to Billboard En Concierto can be obtained through local Telemundo stations or by participating in sponsored promotions. Fans can visit their local Telemundo websites for more information.
Billboard en Concierto leads up to the Billboard Latin Music Conference, taking place April 21-24 at the Marriott in Miami, and the Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air live on Telemundo April 24.
Fernández will perform September 15th in Las Vegas for his 11th annual “El Grito” concert before embarking on his Confidencias tour in Miami on November 16.
Eleven dates have been announced, including stops in five Texas cities, and concerts in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Chicago.
According to tour promoter Cardenas Marketing Network, Fernández will perform a spectacular show paying homage to Mexican culture. “Breathtaking scenes… of Mexico’s most important and beautiful resources: its traditions, its architecture and its folklore” will accompany a charro-suited Fernandez on a big screen as he sings some of his greatest hits with new arrangements, as well as songs from the new album.
Fernández, known for his vocal command of both traditional ranchera ballads and romantic pop songs, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums. The album, his 15th studio production, premiered at No. 19 on the Billboard 200.
