LOS ANGELES, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The largest weekend in sports activities simply bought Shaq-sized — Shaquille O’Neal is about to carry Big Game Weekend’s most in-demand and buzzed-about occasion to Los Angeles: Shaq’s Fun House Presented by FTX. Taking place on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at The Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, tickets for the occasion will go on sale to the general public this Friday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. PST. Starting at $249.99, all tickets embody a six-hour open bar and complimentary eating expertise. All tickets, Wynn Nightlife VIP Tables, and TickPick VIP Lounge entry may be bought on-line at www.ShaqsFunHouse.com. This yr’s presenting associate FTX is poised to carry crypto to Big Game Weekend via unique Shaq’s Fun House NFTs for all attendees, The FTX Ferris Wheel, Crypto Carnival prizing, and a {custom} FTX flyaway to fulfill Shaq.
A real man of the individuals, that is the fourth yr working that Shaquille will host the final word Friday evening occasion main into soccer’s largest sport of the yr. Shaq’s Fun House is Shaq’s private dwell occasion platform that pairs an over-the-top VIP music pageant with a larger-than-life carnival expertise. Unlike different VIP experiences throughout Big Game Weekend, Shaq has created a one-of-a-kind occasion that’s open to the general public, permitting followers to partake in the enjoyable. Shaq’s Fun House has attracted the most important names in sports activities and leisure, solidifying itself because the “must-attend” occasion of Big Game Weekend with previous attendees together with Patrick Mahomes, Adam Levine, Rob Gronkowski, Jamie Foxx, Dak Prescott, Reggie Bush, and dozens of different stars. Shaq’s Fun House has obtained media consideration and demanding acclaim from the likes of Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, ESPN, CNN, CNBC, Forbes, Fox Business, TMZ, People, Billboard, Hollywood Reporter, Entrepreneur, and different top-tier media shops.
“It’s at all times nice to return residence to my favourite metropolis, Los Angeles, and I could not be extra excited to kick off the most important weekend in sports activities with our most over-the-top version of Shaq’s Fun House to this point. With the assistance of my associates at FTX, get able to see performances by Lil Wayne, Zedd, and Diplo, expertise a full carnival, and luxuriate in a real style of LA with meals supplied by among the metropolis’s finest eating places. Los Angeles, you will have my phrase that Shaq’s Fun House offered by FTX will go down as our fourth championship we have now gained collectively,” mentioned Shaquille O’Neal.
Shaq is happy to carry collectively the very best musical lineup of Big Game Weekend that includes headliners Lil Wayne, Zedd, and Special Guest Diplo with a particular Halftime Show Featuring DJ Diesel offered by Pepsi Stronger Together. Lil Wayne, an award-winning and game-changing icon, has offered over 120 million data worldwide, making him one of many world’s best-selling artists. He has gained 5 GRAMMY® Awards, 11 BET Awards, 4 Billboard Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and eight NAACP Image Awards. Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, DJ, and producer Zedd is thought for chart-topping collaborations and headlining main music festivals around the globe. Zedd has labored with a various vary of artists to create hits together with Foxes on “Clarity,” Selena Gomez on “I Want You To Know,” Alessia Cara on “Stay,” and Maren Morris and Grey on the monster hit “The Middle.” Diplo is among the most dynamic forces in music as we speak. The 10-time Grammy-nominated artist is a member of the long-lasting Major Lazer, one-third of LSD, and half of Silk City with Mark Ronson. His Platinum-certified “Electricity” with Dua Lipa topped charts worldwide and gained a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
Shaq is personally curating a culinary expertise like no different that includes among the most iconic eating places in Los Angeles. Included in each ticket, friends of Shaq’s Fun House might be handled to Roscoe’s House Of Chicken And Waffles, Pink’s Hot Dogs, Diddy Riese, Meat District Butcher Crafted Premium Burgers, Daring Foods Plant-Based Chicken, and Papa Johns Pizza. VIP Guests of Shaq’s Fun House will get to get pleasure from sushi from the legendary KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar. Plus, all of Shaq’s friends can even get pleasure from a six-hour open bar that includes premium spirits, beer, wine, mushy drinks, and alkaline water. Finally, Shaq’s Fun House can even be crammed with everybody’s favourite carnival enjoyable meals equivalent to cotton sweet, popcorn, funnel truffles, and extra.
Shaq’s Fun House and Medium Rare are excited to be partnering with Wynn Nightlife for an unique hospitality expertise. Wynn Nightlife is bringing its famend Las Vegas VIP expertise to Los Angeles with a devoted VIP Mezzanine at Shaq’s Fun House. Hosted by its famed manufacturers XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club, the VIP tables will embody bottle service, devoted server, and the very best views to the primary stage. This yr, FTX is providing 5 % off VIP tables for these trying to pay through cryptocurrency, due to FTX Pay. In addition, followers can buy entry to the TickPick VIP Lounge inside the Wynn Nightlife Mezzanine. The TickPick VIP Lounge will supply shared desk tickets with bottle service, an expedited entrance, TickPick swag, and extra.
This yr’s occasion might be hosted on the legendary Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, that includes Shaq’s Carnival Midway highlighted by the FTX Ferris Wheel, carnival rides, video games, circus performers, eating experiences, unimaginable model activations, and extra. The live performance will function larger-than-life main-stage manufacturing and pyrotechnics for headliners Lil Wayne, Zedd, Diplo, DJ Diesel, and extra.
FTX, the main cryptocurrency and belongings platform, is proud to current Shaq’s Fun House 2022 and produce crypto to Big Game Weekend like by no means earlier than. As an organization targeted on creativity, technological innovation, and pleasure, FTX will improve the Fun House expertise with free NFTs for all attendees, The FTX Ferris Wheel, Crypto Carnival prizing, and extra surprises to be introduced quickly.
Outside of the enjoyable inside Shaq’s Fun House offered by FTX, the cryptocurrency platform can even be launching a one-of-a-kind Big Game Weekend flyaway. Starting as we speak, individuals in all places have the chance to enroll to win a flyaway to attend Shaq’s Fun House, meet Shaq himself, and safe $10,000 in Bitcoin. For an opportunity to win, enroll now by visiting ShaqsFunHouse.com/FTX.
Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, commented on as we speak’s information. “Every yr, Shaq’s Fun House brings an unforgettable fan expertise to ‘massive sport weekend’ and we’re excited to be the presenting associate of this yr’s festivities. I’ve at all times been a fan of Shaq, and the power he brings to his work and to entertaining is unmatched, making it a straightforward determination to work with him on this yr’s Fun House. We are wanting ahead to working with him and elevating each the Fun House and FTX model via this joint effort.”
Shaq’s Fun House is dedicated to offering a protected atmosphere for all attendees and dealing workers. As such all attendees and workers are required to point out proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon entry, or they are going to be denied entry. Additionally, face coverings might be required when not actively consuming and consuming. To give attendees additional peace of thoughts, Shaq’s Fun House might be providing a full money-back assure if the occasion is canceled because of COVID-19. “Full vaccination” means 14 days or extra following the ultimate dose of a U.S. FDA-approved or WHO-recognized vaccine towards COVID-19 (e.g., Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca/SK Bioscience, Serum Institute of India/COVISHIELD and Vaxzevria, Sinopharm, and Sinovac). When coming into Shaq’s Fun House, attendees and workers should current a bodily copy of a COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card, a digital copy of mentioned card or different such proof as is permitted domestically. Please word that Shaq’s Fun House insurance policies might be offered in accordance with relevant public well being situations as of the date of the occasion and are topic to alter.
Shaq’s Fun House tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST. Tickets begin at $249.99 for a restricted time and can enhance in worth because the occasion attracts nearer. Each ticket tier is all-inclusive and consists of meals, open bar, sights, and performances. VIP Tickets begin at $999.99 and grant entry to Shaq’s VIP Lounge with seating, KazuNori sushi, a fast-track entrance lane, devoted VIP premium open bars, and extra. When buying a ticket to this yr’s occasion, Shaq’s Fun House will donate $1 per ticket to a charity of Pepsi Stronger Together’s selection. Shaq’s Fun House occasion hours are 8 p.m.-2 a.m. For extra particulars about Shaq’s Fun House tickets and Wynn Nightlife VIP Tables, go to www.ShaqsFunHouse.com.
Pepsi Stronger Together, Pepsi’s collection of grassroots initiatives bringing tailor-made programming to communities across the nation is not going to solely match Shaq’s Fun House’s $1 donation per ticket however can even implement a collection of Pepsi activations throughout the occasion. All-new for 2022, Pepsi Stronger Together will current the Shaq’s Fun House Halftime Show that includes DJ Diesel himself and invite Pepsi followers of all types to enterprise into the Pepsi Stronger Together Speakeasy the place a famend mixologist could have them saying that is what I like. “Shaq has been an unimaginable and supportive associate of Pepsi Stronger Together and we’re thrilled to be teaming up with him once more to offer again to our communities whereas celebrating one of many largest weekends in sports activities and leisure,” mentioned Derek Lewis, President, South Division, PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA).
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Bud Light, the official beer sponsor of the NFL, will function {custom} bars for 21+ attendees throughout Shaq’s Fun House filled with Bud Light and Bud Light Seltzer in addition to current an epic onstage “Cheers” second for all Shaq’s Fun House followers. So, whether or not you are a fan of beer or seltzer, Bud Light has you coated to cheers to the very best of instances.
Beam Suntory and its world-class manufacturers are proud to be the unique spirits associate of Shaq’s Fun House. Featuring manufacturers from Makers 46 to Tres Generaciones tequila, Beam Suntory will quench followers’ thirsts all evening lengthy via custom-branded activations, cocktails, and extra.
Papa Johns has teamed up as soon as once more with Shaquille O’Neal, a Papa Johns board member and restaurant proprietor, to carry Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.® to this yr’s Fun House. All hungry followers ought to cease by this yr’s Papa Johns activation to pattern an all-new NY Style Pizza, take images, and dip their crust in the legendary garlic sauce fondue fountain.
Daring Foods is the main plant-based hen model, based with the mission of eradicating hen from the worldwide meals system. Backed by world celebrities like Drake and Naomi Osaka, the award-winning model is extensively out there at nationwide supermarkets like Whole Foods, Walmart, and Kroger, impartial retailers, and on-line markets. For vegetarians, vegans and carnivores alike, Daring is a real 1:1 substitute for hen that does not compromise on style or texture. The Shaq-approved Daring Plant Chicken Tenders might be served at Shaq’s Fun House Carnival Midway to all friends.
The Alkaline Water Company is happy to be the unique bottled water sponsor of Shaq’s Fun House. At this yr’s Fun House, Alkaline88 is not going to solely carry its deliciously clean water to hydrate Fun House followers in all places however can even function a fan-favorite carnival sport: The Ultimate Water Race. Point the water on the goal and race your pals in this traditional carnival sport — you by no means know what you would possibly win.
Meat District presents the Shaqtacular, Instagrammable half-pound “Shaq” burger together with the TikTok-able “The Smash” burger. Starring 100% Angus beef brisket, chuck, and brief rib, these burgers are loaded up with taste. Come one, come all, and are available hungry. Meat District IS the higher solution to burger and so they’re gonna go quick.
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Shaq’s Fun House is produced by Medium Rare, in partnership with ABG Entertainment. Medium Rare’s monitor document at Big Game Weekend is second to none with among the most viral sold-out occasions in historical past together with Shaq’s Fun House, Gronk Beach, and The Shaq Bowl. Now pulling in big audiences for primetime broadcasts, Medium Rare just lately produced Guy Fieri’s Restaurant Reboot, The Sports Illustrated Awards, Shaq vs Gronk, and Black Entrepreneurs Day.
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Focused on the intersection of Sports & Entertainment, Medium Rare companions with athletes, celebrities, and types to construct iconic media properties. Medium Rare is the creator and producer of Webby Award-winning manufacturers together with The Shaq Bowl, Shaq’s Fun House, Daymond John’s Black Entrepreneurs Day, Guy Fieri’s Restaurant Reboot, The Sports Illustrated Awards, Rob Gronkowski’s Gronk Beach, Shaq vs Gronk, and extra. Medium Rare was based by Joe Silberzweig and Adam Richman, who had been just lately honored with 4X Webby Awards, Variety Hollywood’s New Leaders, Forbes 30 Under 30, and Pollstar’s Next Gen Impact. Learn extra at www.Medium-Rare.com.
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