The Hard Rock Cafe parking lot will be transformed into a cavalcade of entertaining and educational offerings as funds are raised to help tornado victims. The main stage will feature performances by numerous musical acts as well as the Backstreet Boys. Hard Rock Cafe will be selling food and beverages outside with all proceeds going toward the efforts. The Central Florida Blood Bank will be on hand to accept donations of much-needed blood.

Limited edition event T-shirts will be sold (100% proceeds).

WHY

Much of Central Florida was recently devastated by tornadoes that raged through our communities, injuring and even killing some of our neighbors and leaving others homeless. "Orlando Bands Together" is a collective effort by celebrities and organizations in Central Florida to raise awareness and much-needed funds through entertainment.

MEDIA INFO

Please be sure to convey the following: the Backstreet Boys are helping to organize this event and will serve as emcees. In addition, they will perform a short set of 2-3 songs before boarding a plane for Ireland to begin a 6-week European tour.

A "call to arms" is being issued to ALL Central Florida media for day-of participation including the presence of station vehicles and live remotes on day of show as well as pre-event support. A group photo will be taken on stage and all Central Florida Media, entertainment, sports and political personalities are invited to join the Backstreet Boys and friends on stage for the photo immediately following the event.

WHERE

Kirkman Road, At the entrance to Universal Studios Florida

WHEN

Sunday, March 15, 1998, Gates open at Noon

TICKETS

$10 - Available at all Central FloridaTicketmaster outlets or by calling (407) 839-3900

DONATIONS

THE BACKSTREEET BOYS INVITE THEIR FANS WHO CANNOT ATTEND BUT ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING TO SEND CHECKS TO:

Backstreet Boys FANS CARE
Orlando Sentinel/CFN13 Tornado Relief Fund
P.O. Box 3800, Orlando, FL 32802 - The Official Backstreet Boys Website

March 13, 1998