The city will feature a variety of Kiss celebrations
Rock n Roll legends Kiss have announced an epic New York City takeover in honor of their final live shows ever, taking place at Madison Square Garden December 1st and 2nd at 7:30 pm ET. To celebrate this historic moment for the most merchandisable band of all time, various takeover activations and experiential events are scheduled across a five-day period. Kiss, in partnership with Bravado, Universal Music Group’s industry-leading merchandise and brand management company, have carefully curated and developed these events to pay tribute to the band’s deep legacy and history with New York City.
“We’re thrilled to be performing our final shows at MSG since the band originated in New York City over 50 years ago. We are thankful for our long legacy of fans, the Kiss Army, and excited to be celebrating through these activations,” the band shares.
The takeover will kick off on November 29th with many offerings.
The Kisstore Pop-Up runs from November 30th through December 3rd. This immersive Kiss experience which will feature memorabilia, apparel, accessories and collectible items from partnerships with Ed Hardy, Oxford Pennant, Trick or Treat Studios, Funko and exclusive Kiss popup store merchandise. Located blocks away from MSG at 248 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018.
The Kiss NYC Takeover Google Map is an immersive interactive map, built in partnership with Google Maps Platform, and will let fans easily locate the Kiss activation spots pinned throughout the city.
Penn Station and Herald Square Station will have 50,000 limited edition Kiss branded metro cards available for purchase starting Monday, November 27th.
The Rangers match-up against the Detroit Red Wings will feature special Kiss-themed activities and limited edition Kiss x Rangers merchandise on November 29th.
The New York Post Activation runs from November 29th through December 1st. Find the Kiss branded trikes and brand ambassadors passing out commemorative newspaper wraps and custom Kiss cookies.
The band’s branded digital adverts will run throughout the area at Penn Station through December 2nd.
One of a kind Kiss wrapped taxis will be driving throughout the city starting on November 30th. More than 800 taxis will feature Kiss digital tops and special band content.
Kiss is Peloton’s newest Artist Series with classes on the Bike, Tread, Row and App dropping on the Peloton platform November 30th.
Prince Street Pizza will offer Kiss-themed pizza and collectible Kiss pizza box available with all orders of Kiss pizza.
Complimentary Kiss flash tattoos will be available at Inked NYC on December 1st and 2nd from 11 am until 7 pm and face painting from 1-5 pm at Inked NYC, located at 150 W. 22nd
Exclusive Kiss x RIPNDIP merchandise will be available for purchase at the RIPNDIP NYC store at 620 Broadway beginning on November 29th.
