Last year, rock music’s newest and most popular awards show – the Journeys Alternative Press Music Awards, Fueled by Monster Energy – shut down rock n’ roll city, taking over Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena with ground-breaking performances and an exciting, star-studded red carpet, all with the support of devoted alternative music fans from across the globe. With the Republican National Convention taking over Cleveland this summer, the Alternative Press Music Awards was forced to find a new home for this year’s show, and in what better place than the state capitol of Columbus, Ohio. Continuing their endless support of the genre and its community, Alternative Press will stage their own Punk Rock Convention.
The Alternative Press Music Awards are pleased to announce this year’s event broadcast live from the Schottenstein Center in Columbus (555 Borror Dr., www.schottensteincenter.com) on the evening of July 18, 2016.
“We are honored and thrilled to have been chosen as the host city of the 2016Alternative Press Music Awards show. Columbus has a vibrant cultural community, and we are excited for this opportunity to show off our thriving arts and music scene.”
– Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther
“We are beyond thrilled to be hosting the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards and would like to officially welcome AP and all of their guests to Columbus. We look forward to being a part of what is going to be an amazing night for music and the local community.”
-Mike Gatto, general manager of Schottenstein Center
The 2016 APMA’s will go head to head – live on TV and via social media – against the Republican National Convention. Although many of Alternative Press’ young readers may not be able to vote in the upcoming U.S. election, those same readers can let their voices be heard by voting for their favorite artists for the Alternative Press Music Awards.
Tickets for the third annual Alternative Press Music Awards will be available through Ticketmaster. Details regarding tickets and VIP packages, nominees, honorees, performers, voting, pre-show parties, red carpet appearances, and more will be available soon via www.altpress.com/apmas.
When it came to selecting the hosts for the 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards, the choice was obvious. After last year’s non-stop volley of infectious jokes, witty anecdotes and charming introductions, it was clear Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat – eight-time AP cover stars and now presidential nominees – of All Time Low could not be topped. The APMA’s proudly welcomes the duo back to host this year’s main event!
“We are so happy to be returning to the APMA’s this year to host. Last year we didn’t make a lot of new friends (sad face emoji), so this year – we’re coming back as something no one can hate, politicians! We look forward to being part of this Punk Rock Convention. Get ready to vote – Stay tuned.”
– Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat of All Time Low
“Fans are going to be blown away by all of the surprises we already have planned for this year’s APMA’s. We’ve been working on the 2016 show since right after last year’s ended, and I already cannot wait to start announcing the initial line-up in the upcoming weeks.”
– Alternative Press Founder and CEO Mike Shea