Empire State Building 

The event hosted by iHeartRadio Z100’s Crystal Rosas will broadcast across iHeartRadio stations nationwide on Dec. 20

NEW YORK – Dec. 11, 2024 – iHeartMedia and the Empire State Building today announced the “iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Meghan Trainor” in celebration of the holiday season in New York City with a special event and music-to-light show at the landmark tower, whose iconic Observatory Experience was recently named the #1 attraction in the World in Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The event hosted by iHeartRadio New York Z100’s Crystal Rosas will broadcast across iHeartRadio stations nationwide on Dec. 20.

The Holiday Pop Up Party and broadcast will feature GRAMMY Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor’s flip of the famous switch to kick off a special show of lights atop the Empire State Building synchronized to her song “Jingle Bells.” The intimate event also features an interview with Z100’s Crystal Rosas and a fan Q&A, all on the 80th floor of the iconic tower in the heart of New York City. The 10-minute special will broadcast on iHeartRadio AC, Hot AC and CHR stations nationwide on Dec. 20 at 9 p.m. local time (6:50 p.m. ET in New York City) and on the iHeartChristmas Pop digital station at 9 p.m. ET.

Additionally, New York iHeartRadio stations Z100, 103.5 KTU and 106.7 Lite FM will play “Jingle Bells” synced to the light show atop the Empire State Building every night from Dec. 20- 25 at 7 p.m. ET.

“The holidays are my favorite time of the year and I’m so excited to be celebrating with iHeartRadio this season,” said Meghan Trainor. “Seeing the lights on one of the most iconic buildings in the world synced to my song “Jingle Bells” is the perfect way to ring in the holidays with my fans!"

The annual holiday music-to-light show kicks off the holiday events in NYC with thousands of LED lights atop the landmark tower, choreographed by world-renowned lighting designer Marc Brickman and his Tactical Manoeuvre team. Fans from outside the New York City area can watch the show live via EarthCam on ESB’s website, and a video of the entire show will be posted on the building’s YouTube channel upon its Dec. 20 debut. Beyond the annual music-to-light show, the Empire State Building’s fan-favorite holiday festivities in NYC include over-the-top decorations, Santa visits, Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows by Ghirardelli Chocolate, a Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building store Winter Wonderland pop-up experience, classic movie screenings, and special tower lightings. More information about the Empire State Building’s tower lights can be found online, or text CONNECT to 274-16 for real time updates.

About the Empire State Building      
The Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience created an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop culture. The Empire State Building Observatory Experience welcomes millions of visitors each year and was declared the #1 Attraction in the World – and #1 Attraction in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do, "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, the world's most popular travel destination by Uber, and the #1 New York City attraction in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List.   

Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok. 

Fallon Will Also Take Over the Airwaves to Lead up to the Holiday Pop Up Party with “iHeartRadio’s Holiday Favorites with Jimmy Fallon Presented by State Farm” Across iHeartRadio Stations Nationwide

NEW YORK – Dec. 14, 2023 – iHeartMedia and the Empire State Building today announced the “iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Jimmy Fallon presented by State Farm” to bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood and celebrate Fallon’s new song “Wrap Me Up” with Meghan Trainor. From New York City’s landmark tower, the Empire State Building – named the #1 attraction in the U.S. by Tripadvisor travelers for two consecutive years– the event hosted by Elvis Duran will broadcast across iHeartRadio stations nationwide on Dec. 19.

The Holiday Pop Up Party and broadcast will feature Fallon’s flip of the famous switch to kick off a special show of lights atop the Empire State Building synchronized to his song “Wrap Me Up.” The intimate event also features an interview with Elvis Duran and a Q&A, all on the 80th floor of the iconic tower in the heart of New York City. The 15-minute special will broadcast on iHeartRadio AC, Hot AC and CHR stations nationwide on Dec. 19 at 9 p.m. local time (6:45 p.m. ET in New York City) and on the iHeartRadio Holiday Season Radio digital station at 9 p.m. ET.

Additionally, New York iHeartRadio stations Z100, 103.5 KTU and 106.7 Lite FM will play “Wrap Me Up” synced to the light show atop the Empire State Building every night from Dec. 19 to Dec. 25 at 7 p.m. ET.

As a lead up to the Holiday Pop Up Party, Fallon will also host iHeartRadio’s Holiday Favorites, presented by State Farm, which will feature all holiday music introduced by the “Tonight Show” star. The takeover hour will kick off Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. local time on iHeartRadio AC and Christmas stations, and on the Holiday Season Radio digital station at 6 p.m. ET.

“I’m not used to this ‘music side’ of show business so when someone told me that this song was going to the top, I never imagined it being on the 103rd floor of the Empire State Building,” said Jimmy Fallon. “I was born and raised in New York so seeing the holiday light show to my song 'Wrap Me Up' with Meghan Trainor on the top of the Empire State Building every night until Christmas is beyond my wildest dreams. My thanks to iHeartRadio, State Farm and the Empire State Building for helping me spread holiday cheer. I’ll also make sure Jared Leto gets back in the building and on the ground safely. Happy holidays!”

New York (Feb. 9, 2022) –The Empire State Building (ESB) and iHeartMedia announced today that it will host the “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK” and a music-to-light spectacular at the “World’s Most Famous Building” to celebrate the singer's new album TRUSTFALL on Feb. 17.

That evening, P!NK will visit the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a special lighting ceremony at the Observatory Experience and join fans for the “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK,” hosted by on-air personality Elvis Duran. The private fan event will feature an exclusive interview and performance by P!NK in front of a live audience on the building’s 80th floor. The intimate event will conclude with a music-to-light show set to P!NK’s new single “Never Gonna Not Dance Again,” timed to an 8 p.m. broadcast that evening on iHeartMedia New York’s Z100 and 103.5 KTU.

“The partnership of the Empire State Building and iHeartMedia produces music-to-light spectaculars which are gifts to New Yorkers – and the world – a chance to connect with the artists and music they love through an experience that is immersive and unique,” said Abigail Rickards, SVP at Empire State Realty Trust. “We are thrilled to join with our iHeart partners, host P!NK and her biggest fans, celebrate her new album, and light up the New York City skyline to ‘Never Gonna Not Dance Again.”

Fans can win tickets to the “iHeartRadio Album Release Party with P!NK” at the world-famous Observatory when they listen to iHeartMedia New York’s Z100 and 103.5 KTU radio stations or on the station’s website and social media channels from today, Feb. 9 through Feb. 16. The exclusive interview will broadcast across Hot AC and CHR iHeartRadio stations on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. local time and on Today’s Mix at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT.

“P!NK is such a powerful and authentic artist known for her dynamic performances, so the Empire State Building is the perfect place to bring a special live show to her fans,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Office for iHeartMedia. “We are so excited to celebrate her new album, TRUSTFALL, and we can't wait for her fans to experience this intimate event at the world’s most iconic building. It's going to be really special."

The Empire State Building’s music-to-light spectacular features thousands of LED lights choreographed by famed lighting designer, Marc Brickman and his Tactical Manouevre team. Fans from all over the world can tune in for the live music-to-light spectacular via Earthcam on the ESB website, and a video of the entire show will debut later on the building’s YouTube channel.

The Empire State Building Observatory recently completed a $165 million reimagination that features brand-new host uniforms, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and the iconic Observatory decks on the 86th and 102nd Floors. The Observatory Experience was recently named #1 attraction in the U.S. – and #3 worldwide – by Tripadvisor travelers.

Hi-res imagery and b-roll of the Empire State Building can be downloaded here.
More information about the Empire State Building can be found online.

iHeartMedia and the Empire State Building Celebrate New Album “Music Of The Spheres” with Music-to-Light Show

Culminating with an iHeartRadio Album Release Party

Broadcast and Stream at 9 p.m. ET

NEW YORK – October 14, 2021 – iHeartMedia kicks off Coldplay’s international tour announcement today with a nationwide audio roadblock and exclusive interviews across more than 150 Hot Adult Contemporary (Hot AC), Alternative Rock (Alt), and Contemporary Hit Music (CHR) broadcast stations nationwide and digitally on the iHeartRadio app, and a week-long national flyaway launching October 25 offering fans the chance to win an exclusive trip to one of the US tour dates.

Additionally, iHeartMedia will celebrate Coldplay’s new album “Music of the Spheres” set to debut Oct. 15 released by Atlantic Records with the iHeartRadio Album Release Party with Coldplay TONIGHT (Oct. 14) at 9pm ET / 6pm PT across Hot AC, Alt and CHR stations nationwide and streamed on the CW app or on www.cwtv.com.

The iHeartRadio Album Release Party will commence with a music-to-light show in partnership with the Empire State Building featuring the band’s collaboration with BTS “My Universe,” simulcasted across New York’s Z100 and available on the iHeartRadio app at 8:55 p.m. ET. The Empire State Building, which celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2021, serves as the New York City broadcast tower for iHeartMedia. The music-to-light spectacular will feature choreography of thousands of LED lights at the top of the famous tower through the wizardry of Marc Brickman and his Tactical Manouevre design collective team.

"We have been huge supporters of Coldplay since the beginning and to be able to help kick of their 2022 tour and their ninth album to music fans nationwide is exciting," said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. "Coldplay has headlined so many of our concert and festival lineups from the iHeartRadio Music Festival to our recently announced iHeartRadio ALTer Ego in 2022, and we are thrilled to be a cornerstone in launching their new album “Music Of The Spheres” with an iHeartRadio Album Release Party."

iHeartRadio stations began teasing the tour announcement on Oct. 13. Kicking off October 25, the week-long national flyaway contest offers two lucky winners the opportunity to be flown to one of the band’s US tour dates to become the center of Coldplay’s “universe” for the night. The band will personally call the lucky winners to welcome them to the show, and once there winners will receive a VIP experience including premium seats, photos from the stage, autographed drum sticks from the set that night and more. Fans can tune in across all CHR, Hot AC and Alt stations for more information.

About Coldplay

Coldplay formed in London in late 1997. The band have gone on to become one of the planet’s most popular acts, selling more than 100 million copies of their eight Number One albums, which have spawned a string of hits including Yellow, Clocks, Fix You, Paradise, Viva La Vida, A Sky Full Of Stars, Adventure Of A Lifetime, Hymn For The Weekend, Something Just Like This and Orphans.

In July 2021, Coldplay confirmed the October 15th release of their ninth album, Music Of The Spheres, produced by Max Martin. The album’s first single, Higher Power, received its first play on the International Space Station by French astronaut Thomas Pesquet in May 2021, and quickly became another worldwide hit. The second single from the album was My Universe, a collaboration with BTS, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard chart and was streamed more than 100 million times in its first week of release.

About the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, "The World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience creates an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop-culture.  Learn more at www.esbnyc.com.  2021 is the 90th anniversary year of the Building which officially opened on May 1, 1931. Declared "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, as well as the world's most popular travel destination by Uber and the #1 New York City attraction by Lonely Planet it welcomes more than 4 million annual visitors from around the world.

Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors primarily house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn, Shutterstock, and Global Brands Group, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.