By April MacIntyre Sep 4, 2010, 6:05 GMT
The Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest premieres Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, at 8pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon.
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The first annual Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest, hosted by John Leguizamo, features Justin Bieber, Sherri Shepherd, Colbie Caillat, Wyclef Jean, The Roots, Dora the Explorer, Yo Gabba Gabba!, The Fresh Beat Band, The Laurie Berkner Band and more.
* The Roots performing "Lovely, Love My Family" with Yo Gabba Gabba!:
* Brobee (Yo Gabba Gabba!) drumming with Questlove (The Roots):
From Nick
Preschoolers get ready to party with Dora the Explorer, Yo Gabba Gabba! and some of today’s top music stars for the first annual Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest, an hour-long prime-time concert special for the whole family, premiering Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
The Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest was shot live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York and is hosted by actor/comedian John Leguizamo along with Sherri Shepherd as Stage Manager. The concert special features Justin Bieber, Dr. Phil, Colbie Caillat, Wyclef Jean, The Roots, Dora the Explorer, Yo Gabba Gabba!, The Fresh Beat Band, The Laurie Berkner Band and more.
“The Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest is a great opportunity for families to get together to sing, dance and enjoy this one-of-a-kind music spectacular,” said Teri Weiss, SVP, Nickelodeon Preschool. “The special showcases kids’ favorite Nickelodeon Preschool characters like Dora, Kai-lan, The Fresh Beat Band in a whole new way; singing on stage with some of today's hottest music stars.”
The Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest presents the network’s hottest preschool stars singing a diverse mix of pop and family-friendly songs along with today’s top recording artists. The concert combines live-action performances and original animation, plus comical vignettes. Some of the hit songs performed include “Walking on Sunshine,” “La Bamba,” “Let’s Get Loud” and preschool favorites such as "Party in My Tummy," "Great Day," and "My Family."
The premiere of the Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest will simulcast on Nick Mobile on Monday, Sept. 6 and the special will encore on Nickelodeon Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT and on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 1:00 p.m. ET/PT.
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