Chart-toppers Chase & Status first act to be confirmed for MTV Crashes Coventry

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The drum ‘n’ bass stars artists will perform on May 27 at the Ricoh Arena



Chart-topping drum ‘n’ bass stars Chase & Status have been unveiled as the first act to be confirmed for a major music festival in Coventry.

The platinum-selling producers will be performing on the first day of the hotly anticipated MTV Crashes open-air festival at the Ricoh Arena in May.

The award-winning electro artists are perhaps best known for their tracks 'Pieces' and 'End Credits' featuring Plan B, 'Count on Me' with Moko and 'Alive' with Jacob Banks.

MTV Crashes Coventry will be the first live show Chase & Status - Saul Milton and Will Kennard - play on their next album run.

Having released their last studio album in 2013, the duo have collaborated with punk bank Slaves on their brand new single 'Control' released this year, as well as announcing a new album set to be released in September.

Speaking about the Ricoh gig, Chase & Status said: “It will be our first live show back on this album run, we haven’t played live in the UK for over a year.

“It feels amazing to be back and we can’t wait to start off with this show.”

The iconic MTV Crashes event will take place on May 27 and May 28 with Club MTV closing the proceedings on Saturday night with an evening filled with dance anthems and huge hits.

This will be the first time the music giants will be hosting MTV Crashes in a stadium.

The event will be broadcast on MTV’s flagship UK music channel which is shown in over 35 countries.

Tickets for individuals days and both days went on sale on February 2. They can be purchased at http://www.ricoharena.com

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The Chainsmokers, Pete Tong and Wilkinson all confirmed for day two of MTV Crashes

A TRIO of acts have been confirmed for day two of MTV Crashes at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena.

The Chainsmokers, Pete Tong and Wilkinson are all set to perform at the exclusive event on Saturday (May 28), following the likes of Chase & Status, Fleur East, Tom Odell and Kaiser Chiefs – who are all set to perform on day one.

New York DJ duo The Chainsmokers exploded onto the scene in 2014 with their huge party hit ‘#selfie’.

Since then, the pair have have made a name for themselves in the electro house world with their wild antics, personalities and unique productions ahead of their album release later this year.

The Chainsmokers said: “We cannot wait to get out on the MTV Crashes stage in Coventry – it’s going to be huge.

“We always try to make our sets fresh, different and exciting – this show will be no exception.”

BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong has held a commanding presence over the music industry for more than two decades.

He will share the MTV Crashes stage with Wilkinson – who has previously collaborated with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Chase & Status and Katy B.

With awards for ‘Best Single’, ‘Best Album’, ‘Best Video’, ‘Best Producer’ and ‘Best Live Act’ at the National Drum &

Bass Awards, the London producer is gearing up to release his second album in 2016.

For further information about MTV Crashes Coventry, visit http://www.mtv.co.uk/mtv-crashes-coventry

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Selfie sticks BANNED for MTV Crashes Coventry event at Ricoh Arena



Revellers from across the country will be heading to Coventry this weekend as the city plays host to the eagerly anticipated MTV Crashes open-air festival at the Ricoh Arena over the course of two days.

But music fans and festival-goers are being urged by organisers to ditch the selfie sticks and leave them at home.

The monopods, which are used to take selfie photographs by positioning a smartphone or camera beyond the normal range of the arm, are on a list of prohibited items for the two-day bash.

Friday will see Chase and Status headline the Coventry event, with other performers including Kaiser Chiefs, Tom Odell, Fleur East and Sigala.

The following night, the Ricoh Arena will be transformed into a Club MTV event.

The Chainsmokers and Basement Jaxx have been confirmed, as well as Pete Tong, Wilkinson and Kano.

This will be the first time the music station will be hosting MTV Crashes in a stadium.

Laura Whitmore is set to host the bash, with the cast of MTV show Geordie Show set to attend and enjoy the festivities.

But Coventry revellers are being urged to leave potentially hazardous items at home - with flags, laser pens and air horns also banned.