April 20, 2016, Hershey, PA – Returning for the fourth year this summer, Mixtape Festival has announced an all-star pop music lineup set to hit the stage on Saturday, August 6, including pop icon Paula Abdul’s return to stage performing a full headlining set. Presented by Live Nation, Mixtape Festival 2016 will features sets by pop superstars and return performers New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees and with Mixtape newcomers O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and Dream, marking the girl group’s first performance since 2001.

Mixtape Festival has brought rising pop stars and legacy acts alike to the world famous Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA for the past three editions of the festival. Prior years have featured performances by super-group NKOTBSB (New Kids on The Block with Backstreet Boys) and a reunion of female hip hop pioneers TLC for the first time in 11 years. Surprise musical collaborations have become a regular occurrence at the festival, including NKOTB hitting the stage with The Wanted and Kelly Clarkson singing a duet with Joey McIntyre on “Don’t You Want To Stay”.

“It’s not a summer in Hershey without Mixtape Festival,” said Geoff Gordon, Live Nation Philadelphia Regional President. “And we worked hard so our fourth year continues in the traditions of an incredible line-up and amazing fan experiences set at a world-class entertainment complex.”

Boasting the title of “biggest pop music festival in the US” and hailed by MTV as having “something for every music lover,” festivalgoers will be treated to a lineup of performers that won’t be found anywhere else this summer.  Paula Abdul makes her return to the stage after a successful career as a singer-choreographer and current “So You Think You Can Dance” judge, known for topping the charts with six number one singles and 60 million records sold worldwide, in addition to earning a Grammy and two Emmy Awards.  New Kids on the Block are thrilled to return to Mixtape for a special engagement while they are on a 2016 Touring hiatus. After a three-year hold on touring, 98 Degrees will reunite and mark their second performance at Mixtape Festival. Girl group Dream will perform for the first time since they hit the road on the 2001 TRL tour with Destiny’s Child and Nelly.

"Mixtape has become an annual summer tradition for us, and for so many pop music fans," said members of New Kids on the Block. “We can’t wait to be back on the Hersheypark stage for the fourth year. We’ve got a great show in store.”

AMEX Presale begins Monday, April 25 at 10am and runs through Thursday, April 28 at 10pm. Local presales begin Thursday, April 28 and run from 10am to 10pm. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 29 at 10am local time on Ticketmaster.com, HersheyEntertainment.com, GIANT Center box office or by phone (800) 745-3000. For additional information on tickets, show details and VIP packages please visit MixtapeFestival.com.

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About Hershey Entertainment & Resorts: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) is a world-class entertainment and hospitality company dedicated to preserving the legacy of Milton S. Hershey. Founded in 1927 by Milton S. Hershey, HE&R and its subsidiaries own and/or operate the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex - including Hersheypark, Hersheypark Arena and Stadium - ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, Hershey Bears AHL Hockey Club, GIANT Center, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Hersheypark Camping Resort, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Country Club and Hershey Golf Collection, Hershey Nursery, and Hershey Laundry & Dry Cleaning. For additional information about HE&R, visit www.HersheyPA.com.  Follow us on Twitter at @HersheyPA or on Instagram at @TheSweetestPlaceOnEarth.