KCRW’s Free Concert Series
“Summer Nights” Returns on June 8
 The public radio station’s all ages, live music series – now in its 4th year — kicks off next month.
SANTA MONICA, May 13, 2013 — KCRW (89.9FM and KCRW.com) is bringing back its signature free, all ages, outdoor concert series Summer Nights, with KCRW DJ sets and live shows across Southern California, starting June 8 at One Colorado in Old Pasadena, with the sunny synth-pop sounds of local buzz band Hot as Sun.
Summer Nights gives KCRW DJs a chance to bring their …

Single Tickets for
KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl
On Sale Starting May 4
 The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association continues for a 15th season in 2013, starting June 23.
View the lineup
SANTA MONICA, April 24, 2013 — Single tickets to the 15th season of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, presented in partnership with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, will go on sale starting May 4. Subscriptions to the successful summer series are already on sale now at HollywoodBowl.com. KCRW subscribers get 20% off selected seats …

KCRW to Broadcast Morning Becomes Eclectic
Live from Sonos Studio
During SXSW Music March 11-15
www.kcrw.com.SXSW

Los Angeles public radio station KCRW will be broadcasting Morning Becomes Eclectic live from the Sonos Studio @ SXSW from March 11 to 15 from 11am to 2pm (Austin time) during the SXSW Music Conference.
KCRW was one of the first radio stations to ever broadcast remotely from SXSW and is thrilled to have a new home that is open to the public.
“Sonos is committed to quality audio, innovation and music discovery, so this partnership is a natural fit, …

Metropolis Returns to KCRW
Saturday nights – 10pm to Midnight
Hosted by Jason Bentley
Bentley brings back the show that launched the electronic dance music revolution in Los Angeles in the early 90’s.
Metropolis will air Saturday nights from 10pm to midnight, starting FEBRUARY 23

KCRW Music Director Jason Bentley is relaunching his groundbreaking exploration of electronic dance music, Metropolis, as a weekly show from 10pm to midnight on Saturdays starting February 23. The accompanying website will be a destination for fans to find exclusive mixes, playlists, interviews, and more with some of the top …

KCRW Showcases at SXSW
Wednesday, March 13
3-6pm – Convention Center (Radio Day Stage)
Devendra Banhart ** Jake Bugg**
**BOY**
8pm-2am – Haven
Toro y Moi * Atlas Genius* Ra Ra Riot
Flight Facilities * Tom Odell* Wild Belle
Los Angeles-based public radio station KCRW (89.9 FM and KCRW.com) is kicking off SXSW on Wednesday, March 13, with TWO official showcases open to anyone with a festival badge or wristband (no RSVP needed). All of the bands appearing on the lineup have exciting new music, released recently or forthcoming, that is getting major KCRW airplay and …

KCRW to Curate Evening Music Programming at
2013 Sundance Film Festival
KCRW to Program Three Nights of Live Musical Performances for Festival’s Music Café and Broadcast Live from Park City, Utah
All Performances to be Free and Open to the Public (21 and Older)
Los Angeles, CA & Park City, UT — KCRW and Sundance Institute today announced that the LA public radio station will host three nights (January 18-20) of live musical performances at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival Music Café and broadcast live from the Acura studio space in Park City, Utah …

KCRW Presents First Fridays at the
Natural History Museum
For the 4th year in a row, KCRW partners with NHM for LA’s most unique, all ages, monthly music series
The 2013 series kicks off Friday, January 4 with breakout LA bands Lord Huron and Wildcat! Wildcat!
Tickets on sale on November 30 (NHM Members) and December 3 (Public) at 10am.
Public radio station KCRW (89.9FM and KCRW.com) will be presenting the First Fridays series at the Natural History Museum for the 4th year in a row in 2013.
The museum is celebrating its 100th year …

Exciting Additions to KCRW’s Halloween Party Masquerade
A Halloween Costume Ball & Dance Party
Benefiting KCRW
Saturday, October 27 – 9p to 2a
At the Legendary Park Plaza
 JUST ADDED!
**JOHN LYDON (DJ SET)
**M83 (DJ SET)
Z-TRIP
MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND
HANNI EL KHATIB
DUSTBOWL REVIVAL
 + KCRW DJs on the Decks
+ Avant-Garde Circus Troupe Lucent Dossier
+ Food Trucks
+ Photo Booths
http://www.kcrw.com/masquerade
KCRW is thrilled to announce two exciting additions to the DJ lineup for Masquerade: post-punk legend John Lydon and LA-based French artist M83, aka Anthony Gonzalez.   
They join KCRW’s own talented spinners – including Music Director Jason Bentley, …

Masquerade Returns!
KCRW’s Halloween Costume Ball and Dance Party is Back for a 4th Year
The annual Halloween fundraiser returns to the Park Plaza on October 27, 2012
Pre-sale tickets are available starting TODAY
http://www.kcrw.com/masquerade
 **Press on Masquerade 2011**
“KCRW’s annual Masquerade party has pretty much become the go-to Halloween event of choice here in LA.” – Media Bistro
“This year’s KCRW Ball may have come the closest one can get to the experience of William Randolph’s famed costume parties at the Hearst Castle during the decadent 1920’s. No matter which way you looked, there was no …

** MEDIA ALERT **
KCRW’s 4th Annual Good Food Pie Contest To Take Place Saturday, Sept. 8
 
WHAT:          
KCRW’s 4th Annual Good Food Pie Contest
Join over 280 bakers for the family-friendly event who have entered their pie creations in hopes of winning the ultimate baking battle. Attendees get a FREE piece of pie and FREE admission to LACMA that day for anyone wearing an apron!
Winners will be chosen by a star-studded panel of Los Angeles’ BEST bakers, chefs, restaurateurs, food critics and personalities! (please see list below)
Plus, KCRW DJ Anne Litt …