The Mercedes-Benz Itour Coach, Harmony Road TV and TS-Promotions and Publicity have teamed up to offer a multi-use Media Center during the 2016 National Quartet Convention in Pigeon Forge, September 25-October 1.
To celebrate the Media Center and the introduction of the Itour, there will be a special giveaway, with categories for fans, promoters/music directors/pastors, and artists. The location will also be host to dozens of radio and TV interviews as well as special acoustic music from top artists.
Registration will be open throughout the week for the giveaways. For the fan and promoter/pastor categories, the winner will receive a 4 hour Smoky Mountain tour, including a picnic lunch, on Saturday morning, for each winner and 3 guests. All artists are encouraged to register for the grand prize, a weekend in the Itour, along with the matching trailer, the Itour Continuance, for a weekend of touring. Drawing for the winners will be Friday night, September 30, at the Media Center.
The new, luxurious Itour Coaches have been specially designed to meet the travel needs of Southern Gospel artists. A comfortable, safe ride, along with the dependability and efficiency of Mercedes-Benz, are sure to make the Itour a favorite with artists for years to come. Media, artists and fans are encouraged to drop by and view this beautiful coach, and its companion trailer, the Continuance. The one-of-a-kind Itour Continuance is a matching trailer, containing storage areas, heated and air conditioned dressing areas and more. Information can also be found at the Mercedes-Benz, Itour booth (126) inside the LeConte Center. For more information email Douglas Davis at itouredition@gmail.com.
The Mercedes-Benz Itour, Harmony Road TV Media Center, will be home to Harmony Road TV’s mobile studio. Harmony Road will produce program segments on board the beautiful Itour Coach. These segments will be a part of the 2016-17 broadcast season on the newly revamped program. Other programs will also utilize the Media Center.
TS-Promotions and Publicity will also utilize the Media Center as a convenient and quiet location for radio, print and TV interviews with several top artists, and dozens of media representatives throughout the week. Artists, including The Lore Family, Exodus, The McNeills, The Troy Burns Family, HighRoad, Trevor Conkle, Surrendered, Perkins Revival, Point of Honor, Sherry Anne, Inheritance and Chris Golden will be available for interviews with all media during the convention at the Media Center and other locations. The interviews are coordinated by TS-Promotions and Publicity and can be scheduled by calling (423) 413 3586, or email rogerspears@gmail.com.
Roger Spears from Harmony Road TV and TS-Promotions and Publicity said, “It’s been a pleasure getting to know Douglas Davis and all the folks representing the Mercedes-Benz Itour. We’re excited to offer the Media Center to multiple TV programs, media representatives, and artists. The National Quartet Convention is an exciting, one of a kind event. Our goal is to enhance the experience for everyone involved.”
Harmony Road TV and TS-Promotions and Publicity will also be providing door prizes during the week. There is no purchase necessary for any of the giveaways.
The Media Center will be located just a few yards from the front door of the LeConte Center, at the front of the bus parking lot. This convenient location has proven to be popular with fans, media and artists in the past and is sure to be a hub of activity throughout the 2016 National Quartet Convention.
