Playground Festival boasts more than 20 bands in Irvine Sept 3 and 4

Panic! at the Disco, Lil Jon, The Game, Big Sean, plus more than 20 other
rock, hip-hop and electronic music stars and up-and-coming artists will
be descending on Orange County for the premiere of the Playground
Festival, hosted by multi-threat media star Nick Cannon. The eight-stage,
two-day event will take place Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3-4, at Hidden
Valley, Irvine, Calif., next to the Verizon Amphitheater.

Among the artists performing on Day One are: The Game, Lil Jon, Shiny Toy
Guns, The Cataracs, Too Short, Chiddy Bang, Mickey Avalon, Breakdown,
Cisco Adler & The Pigeons, Street Drum Corps, Kid Ink, Heavy Grinder,
Wicker and the Mighty Mojo Prophets. On Day Two, taking to the stages
will be: Panic! at the Disco; Big Sean; The Bravery; Confide; Steel
Panther; New Boyz; E-40; Liquid Stranger; Del, the Funky Homosapian;
Kendrick Lamar; Fishbone; Kid Sister; YG and BTC. Combined, the
performers have sold over 39 million records.

The Playground Festival has plenty more to offer in addition to its
exclusive music line-up. There also will be a laser-tag arena, carnival
rides, The SkullCandy and Oakley Experiences, Southern California's
famous food trucks, a miniature golf course, live art shows and more. DJ
and performer competitions will award winners with the chance to perform
sets on the main stages.

For a limited time, attendees can purchase two-day passes for $100,
day-of tickets are $125, single-day tickets are $65 for Sept. 3 and $75
for Sept. 4. VIP tickets are $125 for one day and $215 for both, and
include access to a private entrance and parking with chauffeured
transportation to the grounds, artist meet-and-greets and access to a
backstage VIP section, front-row seating, fast-passes for all
attractions, a VIP after-party and more.

The Playground Festival is presented by Blue Torch Entertainment. For
more information, visit www.PlaygroundFestival.com or call 626-485-6406.