Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced an automotive partnership with the 2008 Vans Warped Tour — America's longest-running touring festival.
Kia will sponsor a VIP lounge atmosphere throughout the tour where fans can meet-and-greet their favorite music artists and enter a sweepstakes to win a new Kia vehicle.
Prior to the tour launch, Kia will offer fans the opportunity to enter the "Keys to Warped" Sweepstakes and have the chance to win "Fly Away" trips to tour stops, artist and band meet-and-greets, after-party prizes and Kia merchandise.
During each stop, concert-goers have the opportunity to visit the Kia Lounge, an interactive tent featuring displays with information about Kia vehicles, including design history and customization opportunities, a DJ and the chance to win a new vehicle by entering a sweepstakes.
Each tour venue features a Kia VIP section, a raised area near the main stage that offers artist and fan interviews, cardboard cut-out photo opportunities and artist signing sessions.
Now in its 14th year, the Vans Warped Tour is the nation's leading alternative music tour. It has played a major role in
bringing punk-rock/skate/action sports culture from the underground to the forefront of American youth culture, while also creating an awareness and taking action toward environmental causes and helping those in need.
The traveling punk rock summer camp features an array of artists and lifestyle attractions for its traditionally low ticket price. Beginning KJune 20, 2008 in Pomona, Calif., the Vans Warped Tour hits 45 stops countrywide throughout the summer and features more than 100 bands, including top-level musical talent.
Bands and cities for the tour that Alternative Press readers voted the "Best Tour/Festival" of 2006 and Rolling Stone called "America's most successful festival" (2005) can be found on the tour's Web site: www.warpedtour.com.
The Vans Warped Tour partnership is the latest high-profile affiliation for Kia Motors globally, including Kia's recent announcement as the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA. Kia also is an official worldwide sponsor of the Davis Cup, a major sponsor of the Australian Tennis Open, an Official Partner of UEFA Euro 2008, and from 2007 to 2014 an official automotive partner of FIFA, the governing body of the FIFA World Cup.
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the United States. For 2007, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of record U.S. sales.
