ibis and Sony Music Entertainment announce final leg of ‘ibis MUSIC We are Open’ tour featuring headliner Sam Fischer
ibis continues mission to connect music fans around the world with final tour headlined by Sam Fischer and highlighting amazing up and coming talents
The performance was recorded at the newly opened ibis London Sutton Point and will be broadcast globally on the @ibishotels Instagram. A series of videos will be released from October 27th 2021, including Sam Fischer’s most famous songs and brand new tracks like “Hopeless Romantic”.
Throughout October and November, Sam Fischer will invite fans to discover the rising R&B singer/songwriter Francesca from the UK; Extrazen, a young upcoming Portuguese artist, composer and producer; and Florian Summer a multi-talented and heart-warming artist from Switzerland. As with past tours, each musical performance will be hosted in an ibis hotel of the artist’s choice.
Born near Sydney in Australia, Sam Fischer broke onto the music scene in 2018 with his breakout hit “This City”, closely followed by his debut EP, “Not A Hobby” which gained Fischer global attention across Tik Tok and Spotify. “This City” has now garnered over 500 million worldwide streams and was Top 20 in the UK charts for 11 weeks. He has written for the likes of Ciara, Lennon Stella, Jessie J and Louis Tomlinson and is set to release a new single this October to coincide with the tour, which follows his recent tracks ‘Simple’ and ‘What Other People Say’ with Demi Lovato.
Commenting on the ibis MUSIC We are Open program, Sam Fischer, said: "I'm proud to launch this global virtual tour with ibis MUSIC and share this very special music journey with all music fans. We'll be introducing amazing new artists from around the world, all celebrating openness, diversity and inclusiveness. I can't wait to start this adventure.”
Over the past three years, the collaboration between ibis and Sony Music Entertainment has generated successful music experiences worldwide, including Sam Fischer’s live performance on the ibis MUSIC Stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in July 2021 and four virtual tours led by international stars Pabllo Vittar, Izzy Bizu and Charlie Winston and Prinz Pi who led the fourth tour this summer.
Fans around the world are invited to follow @ibishotels on Instagram, where they can join the tour virtually for live broadcasts via Instagram TV, as well as on Facebook and YouTube.
Launched at the end of 2020, the ibis MUSIC We are Open global tour celebrates a theme of openness to the world and to others, reaffirming the ibis core values of togetherness and inclusiveness, while sharing a message of hope and unity to all countries. Each concert is a virtual voyage featuring a roster of international headliners curated by Sony Music Entertainment as well as up-and-coming talents from all over the world.
Spotify playlists curated by The Avener and Tez Cadey to enrich guests experiences
Throughout the many challenges of the pandemic, ibis has kept the music going in its hotels and continues to share its passion for music with guests, fans and followers. ibis has also collaborated with Sony Music to commission exclusive playlists designed by renowned musical artists from all over the world. Four amazing playlists curated by The Avener are now on high rotation, with new playlists by Tez Cadey soon to follow in October. These can all be found on the “ibis MUSIC” Spotify Profile for guests to enjoy throughout every mood of the day, during their stay, at home, or anywhere they travel.
About ibis
Since 1974, ibis has been a trailblazing brand, open and welcoming to all. ibis hotels are beloved by travelers and locals for their contemporary style, vibrant social hubs, rooms that feel like home, lively bars, satisfying dining options, and easy mobile check-in experience. The brand is known for its passion for live music, offering guests playlists curated for every mood and access to exclusive gigs with up-and-coming musicians. No matter where in the world a guest may travel, ibis always feels like the right place to be. With over 1,200 hotels in 65+ countries, ibis is recognized across the globe as the leading brand in economy hospitality. ibis is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,100 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.
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About ibis MUSIC
At ibis, we’re passionate about music. We love the way it connects and unites us, makes a crowd of thousands sing with one voice and creates incredible memories. Our passion for live music is the reason for ibis MUSIC. Putting music at the heart of what we do. And our passion lives in every corner of our hotels thanks to our global partnerships in the music industry. We’re also taking ibis MUSIC on tour, digitally, showcasing up and coming talent performing in our vibrant hotels all over the world.
ibis MUSIC is here and it’s open to all, creating unexpected connections.
About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 60 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about our artists, creators, and labels here.