The annual Empire State Building (ESB) holiday music-to-light show features global superstar Mariah Carey and her iconic hit song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” from her first holiday album, Merry Christmas. The show, designed by renowned lighting designer Marc Brickman, premiered Dec. 19 and is synced live each night at 7 p.m. ET on iHeartMedia New York’s Z100, 103.5 KTU and 106.7 Lite FM through Dec. 25.
Carey “flipped the switch” at a lighting ceremony in ESB’s famed Fifth Avenue lobby. The event is a part of “ESB Unwrapped,” a month-long celebration which features dazzling holiday decorations in the building’s Fifth Avenue windows and Art Deco lobby, appearances by special surprise guests and a pianist playing a selection of holiday favorites.
“We’re proud to partner with iHeartMedia and how much fun is it that multi-platinum musical superstar Mariah Carey has chosen to feature her chart-topping iconic holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” in our signature holiday music-to-light spectacular?” said Anthony E. Malkin, Chairman, and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT). “Our holiday light show brings New York City’s holiday season to the entire world via social media and is the very pinnacle of the holiday season from high atop our iconic tower in the heart of the New York skyline.”
“I can see the Empire State Building from my apartment, and it is one of my favorite buildings in the world,” said Carey. “To have its iconic lights synced to my song is the perfect gift this holiday season.”
“Participating in the Empire State Buildings light show has become an annual holiday tradition for iHeartMedia stations in NYC and our listeners,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Groups for iHeartMedia. “It’s such a magical time of the year in the Big Apple, and we are looking forward to spreading holiday cheer across the City.”
The stunning presentation will be visible to revelers and tourists from various vantage points around New York City and the Tri-State area, and fans should use the hashtag #ESBUnwrapped on social media channels to join in the excitement.
