Vans Warped Tour Kicks Off Attractions and Activities Today

The 40-date VANS WARPED TOUR--well established as America's premier music and lifestyle festival tour of the summer--is set to kick off today, June 15 in Auburn, WA at White River Amphitheater and wrap up August 4 in Houston, TX at Reliant Park. A music lover's playground, the VANS WARPED TOUR has been breaking up-and-coming indie talent as well as both creating and showcasing major established artists since 1995.The nationally-renowned touring festival will be bringing the "Best Day Ever" to fans across the U.S. and Canada.

"Each year as the tour takes shape it is exciting to see it when it comes together. It would be impossible to put on a tour of this size and caliber, for a fair price, if we did not have the support of this wonderful group of sponsors," VANS WARPED TOUR founder Kevin Lyman. "We're able to bring the best show possible and in 2013, I'm convinced we will not let the fans down."

The VANS WARPED TOUR 2013 multi-stage line-up includes Sleeping With Sirens, Black Veil Brides, We Came As Romans, Motion City Soundtrack, The Wonder Years, Bring Me the Horizon, Reel Big Fish, Crown The Empire, The Story So Far and many more. A mix of hotly-tipped and established artists, the summer trek is the most eclectic traveling festival tour on the planet featuring rock, punk, pop, EDM, hip-hop and rap, metal, indie rock, alt-country, folk-punk, reggae and rockabilly. For the full list of confirmed acts, visit: www.vanswarpedtour.com/bands

Every summer, the VANS WARPED TOUR has consistently offered a wide-range of lifestyle attractions onsite for a traditionally low ticket price. Following is a list of the new and returning attractions in the Vans Warped Tour tent village and the tour sponsors for the 2013 run.

AIR FORCE RESERVE:
The Air Force Reserve is an integral part of the nation's defense. The men and women who serve in the Reserve perform the same missions and work side-by-side with those serving on Active Duty with the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force Reserve offers a variety of part-time jobs with competitive pay and benefits that include low-cost TRICARE(r) health insurance, a non-contributory retirement plan, 100% Tuition Assistance and other educational programs. Specific jobs are offering up to a $20,000 bonus. Those with prior experience in the military are encouraged to apply, but the Air Force Reserve will train qualified individuals even if they have no experience.

ALTERNATIVE PRESS MAGAZINE:
Celebrating its 28th anniversary, Alternative Press continues to be on the forefront of new artists, breaking news and latest trends in the underground music scene. With the release of the 300th issue of the magazine, AP has redesigned and improved their look to create a more collectible product for the readers. They continue to prove you can stick to your DIY punk roots and yet still be able to branch out into the fast-paced digital world. AP has successfully expanded its brand through avenues such as the AP Tour, the iPad, Nook and digital versions of the magazine, the AP mobile app, Altpress.com, tour programs, events and more. No matter which platform, AP prides itself on continuing to offer fans insight to the hottest bands and trends first.

AMERICAN RAG:
American Rag, sold exclusively at Macy's, epitomizes carefree, cool style through casual clothing with a unique indie vibe for young men and women. American Rag is proud to power Ragged Magazine, a free publication featuring full-length articles and photospreads of today's hottest artists sporting the latest American Rag collections. Fans can pick up a free copy of the special Van's Warped Tour edition of Ragged, featuring Blessthefall, Forever the Sickest Kids, William Beckett and more, at the American Rag booth all summer long. The booth will also feature exclusive meet-and-greets with Blessthefall and a photobooth where festival-goers can show off their fashion for a chance to win a $500 American Rag shopping spree at Macy's. Follow @raggedmag on Instagram & Twitter for daily updates from the tour and see all of the photo galleries and a PDF download of Ragged at: http://raggedmag.com.

BANDHAPPY:
After a SOLD OUT summer on Vans Warped Tour 2012, Bandhappy--the first LIVE online and in-person, music education service where fans can connect with their favorite artists--is back in 2013! BANDHAPPY is proud to offer two unique services for fans and bands alike on the tour: Music Lessons in the BANDHAPPY Lesson Tent and BANDHAPPY Behind the Scenes Workshops. At the official "BANDHAPPY Lesson Tent" fans/attendees will be able to take lessons from their favorite bands/musicians on the Vans Warped Tour! Take a trip over to www.bandhappy.com/warpedtour and check out all of the new details. All lessons will take place in the official BANDHAPPY Lesson Tent and can be pre-purchased at the link above, or via cash or credit card on day-of-show at the tent. Bandhappy lessons SELL OUT FAST! Reserve your spot now. Lessons will be offered from members of Architects, August Burns Red, Blessthefall, Bring Me The Horizon, Crossfaith, Handguns, I See Stars, Ice Nine Kills, Like Moths To Flames, Memphis May Fire, Oh, Sleeper,, Silverstein, Stick To Your Guns, Story of the Year, Texas in July, Upon A Burning Body, VersaEmerge, Volumes, and many more! BANDHAPPY representatives will be on-site speaking with fans waiting in line and taking orders for lessons every morning. During lessons, students will be provided with practice instruments by SJC Drums, Orange Amplification, Ernie Ball Guitars, Free master class meet and greets, contests, recording of lesson footage, and more will all take place in the tent! New this year Behind the Scenes Workshop! Already announced, Never Shout Never and We Came As Romans will be two of the bands participating in these workshops. It's an exclusive chance for YOU to connect with other like-minded music lovers, while meeting, "hanging with" and learning from one of your favorite bands. Each band will offer their own special one hour workshop for only 50 fans per day. Bands will share their personal views on how they write songs, what YOU should know about the music business, what instruments they use and why, how they got started as a band, and much more. Bandhappy events SELL OUT FAST! Reserve your spot now to take part in the Bandhappy Behind The Scenes Workshop.

BUZZNET: Your Stories. Your Tribe. Your Home!
Buzznet.com is thrilled to be a part of the Girlz Garage this summer. As a user-generated pop culture website fueled by its devoted influencers and fans, Buzznet has covered Vans Warped Tour at length since it's original inception as a journal/photo-sharing platform in 2004. Since then Buzznet has evolved into a thriving community where anyone can tell a story, find their niche, and engage with other like-minded users. On Buzznet your voice matters and YOU drive the conversation by sharing and responding to music, fashion, and entertainment content you care about. Buzznet has deep roots in the Vans Warped Tour community and cannot wait to share the Best Day Ever with every band and music fan out there. Buzznet's lounge inside the Girlz Garage will feature some juice for your phones, carnival games to win great prizes, plenty of free takeaway items like temporary tattoos and bandanas, contests, and appearances by bands and our very own Buzzmakers. Follow all our amazing Vans Warped Tour coverage (and contribute your own) on our group page: http://www.buzznet.com/groups/warpedtour2013. We'll be launching a photo sharing app this summer as well so stay tuned! For on-site coverage, contests, and to stay on top of all of our finest stories follow us @Buzznet, Facebook.com/Buzznet, Instagram: Buzznet

DOMO:
Domo's unique look and personality has catapulted the character into one of the Internet's biggest sensations. Domo is the original viral star and has become a pop culture icon through hundreds of thousands of fan-made images, websites and videos posted to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr, and more. Now more than a decade later, the lovable fuzzy brown character with the toothy grin continues to grow bigger than ever. His appearance at the Vans Warped Tour marks yet another breakout milestone. The Domo live stage will be the festival's destination to find new music and soak in a totally different experience at the show. Interactive stations, a Fifth Sun retail shop, and artist signings are a handful of ways to enjoy Domo in the festival area this year.

ERNIE BALL:
The 2013 Vans Warped Tour will mark 17 years that Ernie Ball has provided an opportunity for unsigned bands to play the longest running festival of its kind. During that period over 2,750 local bands have graced the Ernie Ball Stage in order to stake their claim at over $350,000 in cash and prizes. This year you can expect to see performances from headliners Crown The Empire, Crossfaith, Middle Finger Salute, Echosmith, The Swellers and more!!! In between the action, swing over to the Ernie Ball tent located inside the Vans Warped Tour tent village. Here you will find carnival style games, interactive instrument kiosks, free giveaways and daily signings from all your favorite Vans Warped Tour bands! Make sure to set aside time to take advantage of all Ernie Ball has to offer on this year's tour.

FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY:
Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment and media industry. Founded in 1979, Full Sail has been recognized as one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs by Electronic Gaming Monthly, one of the Best Music Programs by Rolling Stone magazine, and one of the Best Film Programs by UNleashed magazine. In 2011, Full Sail received the "21st Century Best Practices in Distance Learning Award" from the United States Distance Learning Association, was named the "School/College of the Year" by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges, and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Social Media Colleges by Studentadvisor.com Full Sail offers Master, Bachelor, and Associate campus and online degree programs in areas related to animation, art, business, education, graphic design, film, marketing, web development, music, recording arts, sports, and video games. Full Sail graduate credits include work on OSCAR, Emmy, GRAMMY, ADDY, MTV Video Music Award, and Spike Video Game Award nominated and winning projects.

FATAL CLOTHING:
At Fatal we strive for creating a new beginning through the death of conformity. We all determine our own fate along this fatal thread of life. We only ask that you question everything, and fear nothing. Fight the oppression with self expression. Through art, fashion, music, and action we can all stand united for the creation of elevation and the end of deprivation. Fatal Clothing is a lifestyle clothing brand based in southern California and sold throughout the world in exclusive locations. Come Stop by the Fatal Booth and grab free swag, exclusive warped tour Fatal tees, band signings and Games. Stay up to date with Fatal and the warped tour on our Instagram: Fatalclothing or fatalclothing.com.

FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY-ACOUSTIC BASEMENT:
Full Sail University's Acoustic Basement will return for another summer on the Vans Warped Tour. Last year, the intimate, tented stage quickly became a popular spot for fans to get out of the sun and enjoy an acoustic set from some of their favorite Vans Warped Tour artists. This year's Acoustic Basement will be bigger and better: the tent will be larger, the stage more raised, and the sound system improved. Artists scheduled to appear on the stage this summer include Craig Owens (Chiodos), Ace Enders (The Early November), William Beckett (The Academy Is...), Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife/I Am the Avalanche), Alcoa (Derek of Defeater), Matt Embree (Rx Bandits), Austin Lucas, Owen Plant and more. And just like last year, spontaneous sets from other Vans Warped Tour artists can happen at any time. Additionally, Full Sail is proud to have three graduates working on tour this year--one to work production on the Acoustic Basement stage, one to work as an onsite content reporter, and one who will work in the Vans Warped Tour production office throughout the tour.

FUSE: Fuse Warped Wednesdays--Wednesdays will air from 10am to 3pm ET-beginning June 26. Tune-in to Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, this summer for Warped Wednesdays. Every week Warped Wednesdays will feature a weekly dose of music and news from the 2013 Vans Warped Tour, serving as an all-access pass to exclusive interviews with this year's bands and music videos from Warped artists, past and present. Warped Wednesdays will also include episodes from the first season of "Warped Roadies," an original half-hour unscripted series that gives a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the Vans Warped Tour as it travels across the country with more than 60 bands. Season one of "Warped Roadies" gave viewers a first-hand look into the lives of the young crew on the 2012 Warped Tour who kept the tour rolling from city to city while trying to enjoy the greatest, and most challenging, summer of their lives. For full Warped Tour coverage and info, visit: fuse.tv/festivals/warped-tour.

GLAMOUR KILLS:
Glamour Kills is beyond excited to announce it's return to the 2013 Vans Warped Tour. For eight years Glamour Kills has been a pioneer in music inspired apparel by leading the charge into retailers across the world. This summer the brand will have a handful of items from their latest summer release along with limited edition items exclusive to the Vans Warped Tour. GK will also have some of their favorite bands signing at their official tent.

INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2
Get charged up by Insidious: Chapter 2. Your phone juice drained from all your texting, video recording and posting photos? Then head over to the Insidious booth for this terrifying sequel to the acclaimed horror film and get all the charge you need. Plug in your phone, check out scenes from the upcoming film, and share with your social network your inner demon with our photo-filter on our mobile site InsidiousCh2.com. Tweet #iScream for #insidious to get your share of swag.

KIA: Kia Soul and Kia Forte Main Stages and Soul Lounge Brought to You by Kia Motors. For the sixth consecutive summer, Kia Motors America (KMA) heads back on tour to nearly 40 U.S. stops as the "Official Vehicle of the 2013 Vans Warped Tour." At every stop, Warped fans have the opportunity to catch live music performances from today's biggest rock and indie bands on the Kia Soul and Kia Forte main stages as well as participate in a variety of interactive activities and events at the Kia Soul Lounge. Along with displays of the 2014 Soul, and 2014 Forte 5-door, the Soul Lounge will feature a DJ, body painting and hair styling stations and exclusive daily autograph sessions and acoustic sessions with top tour bands We Came As Romans and Sleeping With Sirens, along with fun activities and giveaways, including a "Rock and Roll" photo booth where concertgoers can scream and rock out to their heart's desire and a "Share Your Soul" interactive photo sharing game. Festival participants also may earn Kia VIP passes for exclusive access to a private riser near the main stage or in some cases, on the two main stages themselves, providing shade and unobstructed views of some of the biggest performances throughout the day. Visit kiawarped.com, starting June 14th, for exclusive content.

MAGIC: THE GATHERING:
Magic: The Gathering is a proud sponsor of the 2013 Vans Warped Tour. Stop by the Magic tent to enter the Magic: The Gathering Chandra Skate Deck Sweepstakes for a chance to win a limited edition Hooligan skate deck! You can also get an autograph and play Magicwith Man Overboard and pick up a 2014 Chandra's Fury promo card, learn to play USB bracelet, or get a mana temporary tattoo and other swag while supplies last. This year, Magic 2014 features the Magic: The Gathering2014 Core Set for the paper trading card game and Magic: The GatheringOnline, as well as the Magic 2014 - Duels of the Planeswalkers video game for iPad, Android, Xbox LIVE Arcade, Steam and PlayStation Network platforms. Both the Magic 2014 Core Set and Duels of the Planeswalkers launch this summer. Visit www.magicthegathering.com for more information!

MATADOR Beef Jerky:
MATADOR Beef Jerky, based in Minong, Wis., is produced by Jack Link's Beef Jerky and distributed by Frito-Lay North America. MATADOR Beef Jerky and Snack Sticks give you an opportunity to break away from the ordinary and try something new! Our beef jerky is extra tender so it's easier to eat, and is loaded with bold flavor (in five varieties!). Snack sticks, in three great flavors, make eating on-the-go easy and delicious. With MATADOR, you get the perfect combination of taste and convenience...and its available nationwide! This summer, MATADOR is giving you the change to Join the Stampede! Check out www.Facebook.com/MATADOR for your chance to score tickets to Vans Warped Tour, meet 3OH!3 and Go Radio and get VIP access to U.S. Open of Surf and iHeart Radio Music Festival. MATADOR: Run With the Bull!

MONSTER ENERGY:
Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy, we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality. www.monsterenergy.com | www.facebook.com/monsterenergy.

NEFF HEADWEAR:
Launched in 2002 by Shaun Neff in Southern California, Neff was the first authentic core snow and skate headwear company in the world. Neff is an active youth accessory brand supported by some of the biggest actions sports athletes in the world as well as key personalities across the globe. Neff World Headquarters is located in Camarillo, California and is internationally sold in 50+ countries to select action sports retailers. They also make Neff Vision and Neff Time lines unique collections of stylish higher end sunglasses and watches. Neff collaborates with household names such as Snoop Dogg, Deadmau5, Mac Miller and Scarlett Johansson.

PAPER ALLIGATOR:
Orange County, CA based online retailer Paper Alligator Distribution, is pleased to announce its role as a sponsor for the 2013 Vans Warped Tour! Launched in December of 2012, Paper Alligator has had unparalleled growth in it's first 6 months of existence, quickly becoming the top shopping destination for todays underground music / lifestyle related fan base. With exclusive designs and a continually updated and expanding product range, there is something for everyone on www.paperalligator.com. The focus this summer will be on 3 of Paper Alligator's in-house brands, Aspire And Create, Beauty Forever, and Umbrella Clothing - although select exclusive items (from other distributed brands, as well as artist collaborations) will also be available at the tent. The Paper Alligator team looks forward to seeing everyone face to face, during this summers' tour, and to continuing as a sponsor for years to come.

PEACE TEA:
Peace Tea is a connector of people, places and action to inspire, encourage and promote PEACE. Peace Tea strives to inspire random acts of kindness and positive purpose. Peace Tea Beverage Co supports local and national nonprofit organizations and is committed to continuously extending and expanding our support to those who are in need, in an effort to be the change we want to see in the world. Let Peace Tea be the fuel that rallies the peace within you! Hang out in the Peace Tea tent and taste 4 of our refreshing iced tea flavors: Razzleberry, Caddy Shack, Sweet Lemon or Green Tea, and also enter to win a 'Luna' Peace Tea branded ukulele! Follow our Vans Warped Tour updates at www.peaceicedtea.com,Facebook.com/peaceicedtea and on Instagram and Twitter at @peaceicedtea

PETA2:
peta2 is the youth division of PETA. We reach out to people between the ages of 13 and 21 and are the world's largest youth animal rights group, focusing on the four areas where animals are abused the most-for food, clothing, experimentation, and entertainment. Our goal is to equip young people with all the information, literature, advice, and stickers that they need to get active for animals. peta2 was born in 2002 on the Vans Warped Tour, and ever since then, we've helped hundreds of thousands of young people get active helping animals by doing things like getting veggie burgers added to their school cafeterias or getting dissection choice policies passed. We've worked with everyone from Rise Against and GWAR to Gabe Saporta and Pink. We're also active on college campuses, working alongside more than 300 student organizations nationwide to raise awareness about animal rights. We'll have an awesome new interactive booth at Warped Tour all summer long, so be sure to swing by to check it out! In the meantime, visit peta2.com, or hit us up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

PETER SAYS DENIM:
With the case of the tour bug, PETERSAYSDENIM is excited to head back out onto the road with Vans Warped Tour '13! Last year we had the opportunity to travel alongside VWT throughout Montreal, Toronto, and Buffalo. Now we've grown to be one of Vans Warped Tour '13's primary sponsor! We'll be on the entire tour bringing the latest hoodies, tees, tanks, and denim inspired by your favourite bands on every stop of the tour. Originally founded by Peter Firmansyah in November of 2008 and has since grown into an international brand, while still maintaining its DIY roots and connection to the alternative music scene. Manufactured in Bandung, Indonesia, and sold online and around the world, PSD specializes in the highest quality denim, apparel and accessories. Since its inception PSD has collaborated with some of the best independent companies as well as bands in an effort to bring fresh ideas to the table and support the scene that we're proud to be a part of. Truth Custom Drums, Skate4Cancer and Fearless Records are a few examples of these companies, and on the band side of things we are proud to call August Burns Red, Every Time I Die, Sleeping With Sirens, Mayday Parade and a ton of other incredible bands part of our family. The next big pushes for PSD include branching out into other avenues with the inception of our new record label, PSDRecords, and Tattoo company, Lucky Peter Tattoo. PSD is seen around the world regularly on MTV and in Alternative Press Magazine. For more information on PSD and to pick up some fresh gear please visit: www.petersaysdenim.com.

ROCKFORD FOSGATE, CAR AUDIO FOR FANATICS:
Rockford Fosgate customers lead an active lifestyle. Many are music enthusiasts, and most incorporate music into every aspect of their life including in their car, boats, motorcycles, and ATV's. As a premium brand and a founding member of the car audio industry, Rockford Fosgate is proud to promote the in-vehicle musical experience at concerts and events around the US with our rolling SoundLab demonstration vehicles.

SIGG:
SIGG Switzerland AG, the Swiss company rich in tradition, represents a unique success story. Established in Switzerland over 100 years ago, SIGG today focuses on producing recyclable aluminum drinking bottles. The "Original Swiss Bottle" is manufactured in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. With over 90% of its production exported, due to a strong global reputation for quality, design and ecology, SIGG is a truly international brand. All SIGG bottles are durable and 100% recyclable. Every year SIGG launches a new Design Collection and for many years has been part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Originally appreciated by hikers and mountaineers, the SIGG bottle now satisfies today's strong sustainability trend. SIGG bottles have also evolved into a fashionable lifestyle accessory and are favorites of celebrities such as Gisele Bündchen, Cameron Diaz and Zac Efron.

SPOTIFY:
Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that gives you on-demand access to over 20 million tracks. Our dream is to make all of the world's music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever they want it. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal. Spotify is available in 28 countries: USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, France, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Mexico, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Iceland, with more than 24 million active users, and over 6 million paying subscribers. www.spotify.com.

TILLY'S:
Tilly's is sponsoring a stage on the 2013 Vans Warped Tour for the third consecutive year. Since 1982, Tilly's has been the premiere destination for action sports & lifestyle fans around the globe. Inspired by surfing, skateboarding, motocross, music, art, fashion and individuality, Tilly's thrives on creating a unique and inspiring experience for youth culture, offering the best brands and largest assortment. The Tilly's stage will feature bands such as; AllstarWeekend, For The Foxes, Forever The Sickest Kids, Go Radio, Hawthorne Heights, Man Overboard, New Years Day, Story Of The Year, The Story So Far and The Summer Set. Our booth will have branded giveaways, contests, and band signings throughout the day. The 2013 Tilly's Pit Reporter, Brian Walsh, will be bringing you continuous tour updates at http://www.tillys.com/tillys/vwt.aspx.

TROJAN:
Trojan Brand Condoms: Experience pleasure like never before. Visit the Trojan Condoms Pleasure Discovery Lab accompanying the Vans Warped Tour all-summer long in the tent village! Enjoy Ecstasy-inducing games and take home FREE Trojan Pure Ecstasy Condom product samples. PLUS, get autographs from some of your favorite Vans Warped Tour bands daily in the comfort of our air-conditioned dome. It's a fun-filled lab tour you won't soon forget. Trojan Brand Condoms are America's #1 condom and have been trusted for over 90 years. Trojan Brand Latex Condoms are made from premium quality latex to help reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Every condom is electronically tested to help ensure reliability. There are over 30 varieties of Trojan Brand Condoms. More Americans trust the Trojan brand than any other condom. For more information, visit www.TrojanCondoms.com. And be sure to LIKE us on Facebook at facebook.com/trojancondoms.

TRUTH:
What's the uglier truth: Methane is found in dog poop and also in cigarette smoke OR Urea is found in cat pee and is also in cigarettes? You decide at www.thetruth.com. Come check out those and other ugly truth's about the marketing tactics of Big Tobacco and the health effects of their deadly products this summer at the truth truck on Vans Warped Tour. We'll be hanging out at the big orange one with our Scratch Academy DJ, dance floor, and tight merch. Come play games, show us your weirdest talent, or rep yourself in a dance or freestyle battle, all for a chance to walk away with Ts, sunglasses, iPhone cases, skate decks, and some good ole' fashioned knowledge. It's going to be another crazy, messy summer - see you out there. To find out what's the ugliest truth, like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/truthorange and follow us on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/truthorange.

VANS:
Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is a brand of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC). Vans collections include authentic footwear, apparel and accessories and snowboard boots that are sold globally in more than 170 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and foreign offices. VF Outdoor, Inc. owns and operates more than 300 stores of the Vans brand in the United States and internationally, each offering a wide range of Vans footwear and apparel while communicating our brand and athletes' rich stories. The Vans brand promotes action sports lifestyle and youth culture through support of athletes on boards and bikes all over the globe and through progressive events such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, the Vans Downtown Showdown, the Vans Pool Party ,the Vans Warped Tour and surfing's most prestigious contest, Vans US Open of Surfing. More information about the Vans brand can be found at www.vans.com, Twitter @vans_66 and www.facebook.com/vans and www.vans.com.

Z!NG REVOLUTION: What Does Your Stuff Say About You?
Z!NG Revolution (www.zingrevolution.com/warped2013) is a proud sponsor of Vans Warped Tour 2013. This year ZING is parked right next to Cinderblock for total WARPED merchandise convenience. ZING Revolution is the industry leader in premiere pop culture quality vinyl skins for consumer electronic devices and more. ZING has the largest collection of alternative rock band images for our product categories in the world! Most of the bands playing on the tour this year are part of the ZING collection. Upload thousands of our images or create your own with our customizer tool to ZING FOR LIFE. Couple a collectable skin with one of our special hard rubber clear cases and you have style and protection all together. Now, ZING Revolution offers a new, innovative line of Home Décor skins for wall art, dishwashers, light, outlet switches, and refrigerators. ZING's durable skins are made in the USA from premium 3M vinyl for over 280 eDevices. http://youtu.be/tW9bxE8mMiA This year ZING is proud to announce its new partnership with Wicked Audio (embedded link: www.wickedaudio.com) headphones and earbuds. Now fans can ZING their things with Wicked style. Watch for exclusive Warped Tour interviews on Wicked Moments for www.youtube.com/ZINGMETV.

The VANS WARPED TOUR 2013 is made possible through the support of Vans and sponsors such as: Kia, Monster Energy Drink/Hansens, 7-Eleven, Action For Animals, Airforce Reserves, Alternative Press, American Rag CIE, Amnesia (Canada), Art Feeds, BandHappy, Bridge 9 Records, Buzznet, Century Media, Chicago Custom Percussion, Domo, Epitaph Records, Equal Vision, Ernie Ball, FARM, Fatal Clothing, Fearless Records, Feed Our Children Now!, Fueled By Ramen, Full Sail University, Fuse (United States), Glamour Kills clothing. Hands That Rock, Hasbro Super Soakers,Heart Support, Hopeless Records, Insidious 2,Invisible Children, Jack In The Box, John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, Keep A Breast, Kellogg's Krave, Mackr, Magic: The Gathering, Marines, Matador Beef Jerky, Music Cares, Music Saves Lives, NAMM, NARAS, Neff, Orange Amps, Paper Alligator, Peace Tea, PETA2, Peter Says Denim, Punky Pets, Pure Noise Records, Red Bull Records, Rise Records, Rockford Fosgate, Run For Cover Records, Sabian, Shirts For A Cure, SideOneDummy Records, SIGG, SJC Drums, SKAD, Spotify, Sumerian Records, The Canvas Foundation, Tilly's, To Write Love On Her Arms, Trojan Condoms, truth, UE Boom, Ultimate Ears, Verizon, Victory Records, Vishnu's Trumpet, West 49 (Canada) and Zing.

All VANS WARPED TOUR 2013 dates/venues in between can be found on the itinerary included below.

DATE		CITY	VENUE
SAT	6/15	Auburn, WA (Seattle)	White River Amphitheatre
SUN	6/16	Portland, OR	Portland Expo Center Parking Lot
WED	6/19	Chula Vista, CA (San Diego)	Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
THU	6/20	Pomona, CA	Pomona Fairplex
FRI	6/21	Pomona, CA	Pomona Fairplex
SAT	6/22	San Francisco, CA	Shoreline Amphitheatre
SUN	6/23	Ventura, CA	Seaside Park
WED	6/26	Las Cruces, NM	N.M.S.U. Practice Field
THU	6/27	Mesa, AZ	Quail Run Park
FRI	6/28	Las Vegas, NV	Silverton Casino Parking Lot
SAT	6/29	Salt Lake City, UT	Utah State Fairplex
SUN	6/30	Denver, CO	Sports Authority Field at Mile High
WED	7/3	Noblesville, IN (Indianapolis)	Klipsch Music Center
FRI	7/5	Toronto, ON	Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
SAT	7/6	Darien Center, NY (Buffalo)	Darien Center PNC
SUN	7/7	Holmdel, NJ	PNC Bank Arts Center
TUE	7/9	Virginia Beach, VA	Farm Bureau Live
WED	7/10	Columbia, MD (Washington, D.C.)	Merriweather Post Pavilion
THU	7/11	Mansfield, MA (Boston)	Comcast Center
FRI	7/12	Camden, NJ (Philadelphia, PA)	Susquehanna Bank Center
SAT	7/13	Uniondale/ Wantagh, NY	Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
SUN	7/14	Hartford, CT	The Comcast Theatre
TUE	7/16	Scranton, PA	Toyota Pavilion
WED	7/17	Burgettstown, PA (Pittsburgh)	First Niagara Pavilion
THU	7/18	Cuyahoga Falls, OH (Cleveland)	Blossom Music Center
FRI	7/19	Auburn Hills, MI (Detroit)	The Palace of Auburn Hills
SAT	7/20	Tinley Park, IL (Chicago)	First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
SUN	7/21	Shakopee, MN (Minneapolis)	Canterbury Park
TUE	7/23	Bonner Springs, KS (Kansas City)	Sandstone Amphitheater
WED	7/24	Maryland Heights, MO (St. Louis)	Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
THU	7/25	Atlanta, GA	Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
FRI	7/26	St. Petersburg, FL (Tampa)	Vinoy Park
SAT	7/27	West Palm Beach, FL (Miami)	Cruzan Amphitheatre
SUN	7/28	Orlando, FL	Central Florida Fairgrounds
MON	7/29	Charlotte, NC	Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
TUE	7/30	Cincinnati, OH	Riverbend Music Center
WED	7/31	Milwaukee, WI	Marcus Amphitheatre
FRI	8/2	Dallas, TX	Gexa Energy Pavilion
SAT	8/3	San Antonio, TX	AT&T Center
SUN	8/4	Houston, TX	Reliant Park - Main St. Lot

Listen to the entire VANS WARPED TOUR 2013 line-up here:
http://www.msopr.com/press-releases/vans-warped-tour-2013-full-line-up-and-40-city-itinerary-announced-press-conference-kick-off-party-held-last-night-at-club-nokia

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