Event & Arena News

COLUMBUS, OH – For the first time in 15 years, Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford of the band Genesis return to the stage together, making a stop at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, September 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 16 at 10 a.m. at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office and through Ticketmaster.

The trio will be joined on stage by long-time Genesis sidemen, Chester Thompson on drums and Daryl Stuermer on guitar. Two of the world's greatest show technicians, award-winning lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe and acclaimed set designer Mark Fisher are working on plans for what promises to be one of the most impressive stage shows to tour this year.

Genesis has sold over 130 million albums. It is one of a small group of elite British bands who have achieved global success and sustained it with a loyal fan base. Genesis was formed in 1966 by Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford and Anthony Phillips, while still at school, but its most successful incarnation was the late 70's, early 80's lineup of Phil Collins taking on lead vocals and sharing song writing with Rutherford and Banks.

Tickets are $59, $79, $103 and $204. Tickets may be purchased at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office, at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at (614) 431-3600. Tickets are also available at The Bluelines located at Chiller Dublin, Chiller Easton and Chiller North. All tickets are subject to service charges.

For more information about upcoming events at Nationwide Arena, visit www.NationwideArena.com or call (614) 246-2000. Nationwide Arena, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) and the Columbus Destroyers (AFL) and the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets (USHL), is an SMG-managed facility. Headquartered in Philadelphia, SMG provides facility services to more than 195 venues controlling over 1.5 million entertainment seats worldwide.

For further information and regular news updates on Genesis, visit www.genesis-music.com. The ‘Turn It On Again’ Tour is presented in North America by Concert Productions International.

About Concert Productions International (CPI) Founded and led by entertainment industry visionary Michael Cohl, CPI is a world leader and innovator in full service global touring, having produced some of the largest grossing tours in history including the Rolling Stones; Pink Floyd; U2; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; David Bowie; and Michael Jackson. CPI has also successfully created new revenue streams around the tours that it produces such as VIP ticketing, fan clubs, merchandising and DVDs. At present, CPI is the producer of Genesis’ ‘Turn It On Again’ Tour, the Rolling Stones’ ‘A Bigger Bang’ record-breaking world tour, Barbra Streisand’s record-breaking concert tour, and The Who’s world tour.

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