Mad Ants and Heartland Sings Aim to Set Guinness World Record
October 18, 2016 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
FORT WAYNE, IN - The 2016-2017 season marks the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, presented by Lutheran Health Network, 10-year anniversary. Heartland Sings in collaboration with the Allen County Indiana Bicentennial Task Force and the Fort Wayne Mad Ants will celebrate Indiana's statehood via Hoosiers in Harmony on December 10th at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Heartland Sings, in partnership with the Mad Ants will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most people singing on a live radio broadcast. The song that will be sung to break the record is "Back Home Again in Indiana" at halftime of the basketball game.
The Mad Ants are offering special ticket discounts for music classes, bands, and groups that would like to attend and help break the record. Fans can contact a Mad Ants representative at 260-469-HOOP for more ticket information.
After the game, the Heartland Vocal Artists will perform music by native Indiana composers, musicians, and favorite holiday songs; including Hoagy Carmichael, Michael Jackson, and John Cougar Mellencamp to complete the bicentennial celebration.
Heartland Sings, Inc. is a nonprofit company of professional vocal artists and ensembles serving the midwest region and beyond with quality entertainment and cultural programming.
Join the Indiana Pacers' affiliate, Fort Wayne Mad Ants, as they are celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary season . For more information on single game tickets, season tickets, premium seating and group discount opportunities, please contact a Mad Ants representative at (260) 469-HOOP.
About the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and the NBA Development League: The Fort Wayne Mad Ants, presented by Lutheran Health Network, are the NBA Development affiliate of the NBA Indiana Pacers. Established in 2007, the Mad Ants have marked their success in back-to-back Championship appearances, coming out on top in 2014 and returning to the Championship series in 2015. The 2014-2015 season also named the Mad Ants as the NBA Development League Development Champions, which recognizes the team that best embodies the NBA D-League's goals of developing NBA-caliber basketball talent through call-ups and assignments. The NBA Development League is the NBA's official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front office staff for the NBA while acting as the league's research and development laboratory. Featuring 19 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on nbadleague.com.
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