T&E Report: Rio de Janeiro

Rock in Rio (Sept. 13-15,19-22) Rock in Rio is expected to bring more than a half-million fans-as well as elite acts like Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Metallica, Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake-to Brazil's iconic cultural capital. "Rio has always been a magic city, but getting ready to [h...

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Published in:Billboard 2013-09, Vol.125 (35), p.22
Main Author: Cantor-Navas, Judy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Festivals
Hotels & motels
Music
Musical recordings
Neighborhoods
Olympic games
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Summary:Rock in Rio (Sept. 13-15,19-22) Rock in Rio is expected to bring more than a half-million fans-as well as elite acts like Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Metallica, Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake-to Brazil's iconic cultural capital. "Rio has always been a magic city, but getting ready to [host] major international events is having a huge positive impact," says Marcelo Castello Branco, former chairman of South and Central America for EMI Music, who now heads his own Rio-based music content and branding company, MCB.
ISSN:0006-2510