MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT TOUR

November 18th, 2007 – Shanghai Hongkou Stadium

Quiksilver Sponsors First-Ever Stadium Performance by an International Rock Band in China

(Shanghai) October 17th, 2007– Quiksilver, the world’s leading board sports inspired apparel brand is set to sponsor the first ever stadium performance of a rock band in China.  With Quiksilver’s support, the multi-platinum selling Linkin Park will be playing to a packed out Hongkou Stadium audience on November 18th, 2007 in Shanghai. 

Quiksilver has always supported music events around the world due to the important connection between the boardriding culture and music.  Linkin Park, as performers and musicians, represent the brand value and roots of Quiksilver…from its core in surf and skate, to its fashionable image around the world, Quiksilver is a true youth-inspired brand and Linkin Park is a true youth inspired band. 

The Linkin Park performance, as part of the band’s worldwide Minutes to Midnight Tour, marks a historic First for an international rock band to play at a stadium in China. Anticipation for the show in Shanghai is already enormous.  After nearly four year’ waiting, Chinese fans will finally see Linkin Park perform live in concert at the Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai. 

“We are happy to welcome one of the world’s most renowned rock bands play in China for the first time, we look forward to seeing Hong Kou Stadium full of young fans”, said Quiksilver’s Marketing Director Martha Ong.  Quiksilver is the supporting sponsor for Linkin Park’s first tour of the China region.