Auction Network's Interactive Webcast of "Icons of Music II" features
400-plus collectibles, memorabilia from music legends, today's superstars
NEW ORLEANS, May 21 -- The second annual "Icons of Music"
charity auction to benefit Music Rising will be held May 31 at the Hard
Rock Cafe in New York City. The event, produced by Julien's Auctions, will
be broadcast live in high-definition on Auction Network at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Music fans everywhere can enjoy a front row seat to watch and participate
in one of the most anticipated charity auctions of the year. Auction
Network provides millisecond bid-to-live broadcast technology and secure
real-time bidding across all currencies so participants can bid with
confidence and stay on top of the action.
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Music Rising is a national campaign created by U2's The Edge, producer
Bob Ezrin, and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz with
support from Guitar Center Music Foundation and MusiCares. The campaign's
goal is to help rebuild the musical heart and culture of America's Gulf
Region by replacing the musical instruments that were destroyed by
Hurricane Katrina. Music Rising, administered by The Gibson Foundation, is
currently focused on providing instruments to churches and schools in the
region.
"Auction Network captures the spirit and sport of live auction events
and makes them instantly global," says Pamela A. McKissick, CEO and founder
of Auction Network, a former executive with TV Guide Networks. "The 'Icons
of Music' charity event is a perfect example of our strategy to allow more
people access to world-class auction events they otherwise couldn't attend,
which helps the auction house generate more revenue and gives viewers great
entertainment and unique buying opportunities. In this case, a worthy cause
like Music Rising and the people of the Gulf Region enjoy the benefits."
Interested bidders can visit http://www.auctionnetwork.com/music to register
and view an up-to-date video catalog with photos and details on the more
than 400 lots available from U2, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob
Dylan, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers and more. Bidders must be registered 24
hours before the event begins.
"The Icons of Music Charity Auction in 2007 was a great success raising
more than $2.7 million to benefit Music Rising," says Darren Julien,
President/CEO of Julien's Auctions.
"It's exciting to offer a live interactive webcast so more fans can be
involved to raise even more money for this worthwhile charity."
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