Dizzee Rascal & dirteestanktour.com go “Bonkers” With WinkBall.com

LONDON -

- Dizzee Rascal Takes his UK Tour Global With a Personal Video Blog, Fan Video Walls and Exclusive Backstage Concert Access

LONDON, October 21 /PRNewswire/ –

WinkBall.com in conjunction with Dirteestanktour.com has today announced that it has been selected as the backstage insider for Dizzee Rascal’s latest tour.

WinkBall reporters will be covering Dizzee’s UK tour (from October 2009 - February 2010), recording exclusive backstage footage of Dizzee as he prepares for each show, the concert itself, as well as capturing the opinions of fans and gig-goers to hear what they think of the biggest music star in the UK at the moment.

Dizzee fans will also have the opportunity to watch a personal video blog, where Dizzee will talk about everything from the influences behind his new album to his favourite venues and how he felt the concerts went.

The tour will include highlights from Dizzee’s newly released album, Tongue n’ Cheek, which has already produced three number one singles and has received widespread critical acclaim. The new album embraces a dramatic fuse between pop, hip hop & dance music, with his razor-sharp lyrical ability and wit remaining at the core of the sound.

The exclusive footage from the tour is free to view on dirteestanktour.com alongside WinkBall.com, giving fans around the world who missed out on tickets the chance to see the gigs and also enjoy a more intimate look into the backstage goings-on of Dizzee on tour. Both Dirtee Stank & WinkBall will also be giving fans a glimpse into the life of the Dirtee Stank All Stars including D Double E & Footsie of the Newham Generals & and critically acclaimed star of the future Smurfie Syco who are performing alongside Dizzee.

Throughout the tour, fans who log onto WinkBall via dirteestanktour.com will be able to comment on the videos that have been uploaded and add their own video voices to the walls of comment. Dizzee fans can then record their own personal reactions to their favourite songs, show moments or their memories of the gigs on fan walls and can even record a video comment on the footage itself.

Dizzee Rascal’s sell-out tour takes on dates from October 2009 - February 2010, and he will be appearing at world famous venues including the Manchester Apollo and Brixton Academy, as well as the BBC Electric Proms - recording at every show for Dirteestanktour.com/WinkBall.com.

Co-founder of WinkBall.com, Dr. James Ohene-Djan commented: “Dizzee is one of the UK’s brightest stars and he has always spoken directly with his fans through his lyrics, so it is a natural choice for him to work with WinkBall.com to help take his tour to fans around the world.

“As all the video recorded on the tour will be free for the public to access, enjoy and comment on, it means Dizzee has the perfect opportunity to interact with his fans,” James continued. “The tour and Dizzee’s personal blog should generate some great video which Dizzee’s legions of fans will enjoy - so we hope people enjoy following the tour on WinkBall.com.”

The footage of Dizzee Rascal’s tour can be viewed here: www.dirteestanktour.com/ www.winkball.com

Notes to editors:

About WinkBall.com

WinkBall.com is a free, web-based, personal video communication service, which allows anyone to record, send and share videos with friends and family - privately. Users can also create and post content to video blogs and walls for private and public viewing. Video messages delivered by WinkBall.com can be accessed anywhere, anytime through a web browser.

WinkBall.com is also used by brands and organisations to share video content, which users can actively choose to watch and share. All messages sent through WinkBall.com are supported by targeted five-second advertisements, which are played at the end of video messages.

WinkBall.com is safe, simple and fun and makes video the best way to communicate well online.

Established in London in 2005 by Dr. James Ohene-Djan and Duncan Barclay, the WinkBall Project team has evolved to become a leading player in driving the future development of online communication.

For more information, visit www.WinkBall.com or www.WinkBallproject.com

LONDON, October 21 /PRNewswire/ –

Source: WinkBall.com

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