MTV UK have launched a partnership with Fusion Festival that will see the gigs streamed across MTV Channels from Sefton Park.
Fusion Presents will take place on 30th August and Fusion Festival on the 31st August and 1st September at Liverpool’s Sefton Park and is set to attract more than 130,000 festival goers across the weekend.
Headline acts will include global music stars Kings of Leon, Rudimental and Little Mix, in addition to an exciting line-up of British talent including Anne-Marie, Jake Bugg, Sam Fender, Dizzee Rascal, Jonas Blue, Franz Ferdinand, John Newman, Sigala, Clean Bandit, Mabel, Rak-Su, and the legendary Echo & The Bunnymen.
MTV is set to air six hours of live coverage from the event on the 31 August and 1st September, simulcast on MTV UK, MTV Music and MTV Live HD from 8pm to 11pm. The coverage will be presented by hosts Becca Dudley, Jack Saunders and Snoochie Shy.
In addition, MTV will also produce MTV Live From Fusion Festival 2019 Weekender, which will consist of 12 x 30-minute standalone shows with individual artists and an hour-long highlights special, airing later in the year.
Jeremy Davies, Director of Music, Commissioning & Development, MTV UK said: “Fusion Festival is a staple of the summer festival season, representing the very best in British pop music and big name international acts.
“Music is part of our DNA at MTV, so we’re delighted to be broadcasting such a fantastic array of talent to our fans throughout the summer.”
Event Director, Damien Sanders added: “We’re delighted that we were able to secure this partnership with MTV, who, as we all know, are the top music television network in the UK.
“They are the perfect fit for the festival and we cannot wait to welcome them to Sefton Park.
“Not only will those who attend the show get to enjoy the music and atmosphere, but now thousands more will get to enjoy the Fusion weekend across the MTV network.”