# B-LIVE

B-LIVE is a global concert series that showcases international and emerging artists. A program of music events that has toured 25 countries, it is a ticketed event for adults ages 21 and over.

## History

B-LIVE has taken place in over 25 countries, including the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, Brazil and Mexico. It is orchestrated and presented by Bacardi Rum.

## B-LIVE 2007

In November 2007, B-LIVE visited Los Angeles whose lineup had an international Latin appeal. Featured artists included "The Queen of Spanish Rock," Alejandra Guzmán from Mexico; three time Latin Grammy award winner Calle 13 from Puerto Rico; Latin rockers Maldita Vecindad from Mexico, and one of Colombia's original rock bands, Aterciopelados. The concert took place at historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles, California.
B-LIVE benefited the city of Los Angeles by donating $25,000 to the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts.

## B-LIVE 2008

During the fall of 2008, Live Tour, a performance of DJs made its way across the United States featuring turntable greats such as: Mix Master Mike, DJ Z-Trip, DJ JS-1, DJ A-Dog, and DJ Troublemaker.
The Live Tour visited the following cities:
Columbia, Missouri; Lawrence, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; St. Cloud, Minnesota; Minneapolis, Minnesota; West Lafayette, Indiana; Bloomington, Illinois; Champaign, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; College Park, Maryland; State College, Pennsylvania; Morgantown, West Virginia; Morgantown, West Virginia; Austin, Texas and Dallas, Texas.

## B-LIVE 2009

In summer of 2009 there were performances in 24 cities.
The 2009 B-LIVE Press Party Artist Roster included:
* MSTRKRFT
* A-Trak
* Chromeo
* Diplo
* Kid Sister
* Drop the Lime
* DJ Steve Porter
* DJ Jazzy Jeff
* James Murphy of LCD Sound System
* Para One
* Auto Erotique
* Craig Pettigrew
* Sydney Blu

### B-LIVE

Some of the artists performing in B-LIVE 2009 events include:
Toronto-based duo, MSTRKRFT; Fool's Gold label head and Kanye West DJ, A-Trak; best known for his early career with Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff; in collaboration with Major Lazer featuring Diplo and Switch; Montreal-born DJ and producer, Tiga; New York based dance music producer and remixer, DJ Steve Porter; LA based producer, Z-Trip; punk/dance duo from Brooklyn, New York, Matt and Kim; hip-hop artist and singer; Q-Tip; and special guest Santigold.
B-LIVE events visited the following US cities in the summer of 2009:
| Date | City | Country |
| May 30, 2009 | Phoenix | United States |
| June 3, 2009 | Denver | United States |
| June 6, 2009 | Kansas City | United States |
| June 11, 2009 | Milwaukee | United States |
| June 12, 2009 | Chicago | United States |
| June 17, 2009 | New York City | United States |
| June 18, 2009 | Boston | United States |
| June 19, 2009 | Philadelphia | United States |
| June 20, 2009 | Washington, D.C. | United States |
| June 25, 2009 | Louisville | United States |
| June 26, 2009 | Cleveland | United States |
| June 27, 2009 | Columbus | United States |
| July 1, 2009 | Charlotte | United States |
| July 3, 2009 | Atlanta | United States |
| July 4, 2009 | Orlando | United States |
| July 8, 2009 | New Orleans | United States |
* Santigold at Eurockéennes (2008)
* Q-Tip at the Commonwealth in Washington, D.C. (2008)
* Matt and Kim at Lollapalooza (2007)
* DJ Z-Trip during a concert at Camp Buehring, Kuwait (2008)
* Diplo
* DJ Jazzy Jeff
* A-Trak live at Nextdoor, Honolulu, HI
* MSTRKRFT spinning at Sotto Zero in Toronto, Canada (2007)