The Wild West Comedy Festival announced today that Bud Light, “The Perfect Beer for Whatever Happens,” will return as presenting sponsor; and Netflix, the premiere destination in original and stand-up comedy programming, as associate sponsor for year two of the festival. The festival takes place in Nashville on Tuesday, April 14 through Sunday, April 19.
“After a successful collaboration in the first year of our festival, we’re thrilled to have Bud Light and Netflix back as premiere sponsors,” said Vince Vaughn, head of Wild West Productions. “We couldn’t be aligned with better partners, both of these brands share the festival’s passion for, and commitment to, comedy.”
“Comedy fans epitomize Bud Light’s ‘Up for Whatever’ mindset,” said Alex Lambrecht, vice president of Bud Light. “We’re excited to bring the spirit of spontaneous fun to Nashville as a sponsor of the Wild West Comedy Festival.”
“Netflix is committed to supporting the stand-up community, from rising stars to legendary acts,” said Lisa Nishimura, Netflix vice president of original documentary and comedy. “We look forward to once again being a part of this year’s Wild West Comedy Festival which features some incredible talent.”
This year’s Wild West Comedy Festival’s stellar lineup includes performers Kevin Hart,Cristela Alonzo, Eric Andre, Doug Benson, Lewis Black, Hannibal Buress, Steve Byrne, Frank Caliendo, Jeff Garlin, Greg Hahn, Anjelah Johnson, Colin Jost, Nick Kroll, Joel McHale, John Mulaney, Tig Notaro, John Reep, Jeanne Robertson,Rory Scovel and Sarah Tiana.
In addition, Brad Paisley will host A Night of Comedy; truTV’s Impractical Jokers will return with their all-new Where’s Larry? Tour, starring The Tenderloins; and Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will present their popular podcast Jay & Silent Bob Get Old. Filmmakers David Zucker and Jerry Zucker will oversee a screening of the classic comedy Airplane!, followed by an audience Q&A. Ralphie May will host The Dirty @ 10:30; and Paul Aldrich will host Cuss Free Comedy, starring Keith Alberstadt. The Festival will also present a special advance screening of the 20th Century Fox film,SPY, starring Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law and Jason Statham, directed by Paul Feig.
More than 20,000 attended the inaugural Wild West Comedy Festival in 2014, and were treated to more than 29 shows from all-star talent. Based on last year’s success, the 2015 event was extended to six days and will have over 35,000 attendees. Full schedule and ticket information is available at www.wildwestcomedyfestival.com.
The festival’s venue partners include some of the most iconic locations in Nashville such as the Ryman Auditorium, TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall and James K. Polk Theater, Bridgestone Arena, Belcourt Theatre, City Winery Nashville, Zanies Nashville and Exit/In.
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About Bud Light
Introduced in 1982, Bud Light is a premium light lager with a superior drinkability that has made it the best-selling and most popular beer in the United States. Bud Light is brewed using a blend of premium aroma hop varieties, both American-grown and imported, and a combination of barley malts and rice. The light-bodied beer features a fresh, clean and subtle hop aroma, delicate malt sweetness and a crisp finish that delivers the ultimate refreshment. For more information, visit www.BudLight.com.
About Netflix
Netflix is the world’s leading Internet television network with over 57 million members in over 50 countries enjoying more than two billion hours of TV shows and movies per month, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
About Wild West Productions
Wild West Productions is an American film, television and entertainment production company founded in 2005 by leading actor, writer and producer Vince Vaughn. Under Vaughn’s leadership, the company has produced a string of hit movies, including The Internship, Couples Retreat, Four Christmases and The Break-Up. Wild West also produces television shows, including the upcoming Netflix animated show F is For Family and the comedy series Sullivan & Son; and documentaries including Art of Conflict: The Murals of Northern Ireland and Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy: 30 Days & 30 Nights, Hollywood to the Heartland.
About Outback Concerts
Outback Concerts is an independent, full-service concert and comedy promoter based in Nashville, TN. In addition to producing hundreds of concerts and events every year, ranging from clubs to stadiums, the company also co-produces the Southern Ground Music & Food Festival in Nashville, TN and Charleston, SC; and the Blue Ridge Music Festival in Salem, VA. Outback Concerts has received numerous awards including the Academy of Country Music’s Promoter of the Year, IEBA’s concert promoter of the year, talent buyer of the year, entertainment buyer of the year, and festival buyer of the year. Outback Concerts President Mike Smardak was a 2011 inductee of the IEBA Hall of Fame.
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