Press Release:
THE VANS LIVE 2.0 APP, THE ALL-ACCESS PASS TO VANS
ACTION SPORTS AND MUSIC EVENTS, NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID
Free App Available Now for Download on iTunes AND Android Market
Cypress, CA (Dec. 15, 2011) – The world’s top action sports contests and exclusive music events are at your fingertips with the free Vans Live 2.0 app, available now for Android devices at Android Market and soon wherever Android apps are available, joining the previous released version on iTunes for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Vans Live 2.0 brings you top Vans® action sports events and music showcases as they happen with live, high quality event feeds, video and photo libraries and news updates as well as past events on demand such as the recently completed Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
Programming for Vans Live 2.0 kicked off in November with the pinnacle of big wave surfing, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. Now Android and iTunes users can relive some of the best moments from this year’s Triple Crown on demand including John John Florence’s run to the World Cup eventual Vans Triple Crown overall titles and Kieren Perrow’s march to the Billabong Pipe Masters win in epic Pipe conditions.
Being a part of the excitement at premiere action sports and music events has never been easier than with what the multi-platform Vans Live 2.0 brings you via 3G and WiFi connections. Opt-in for push alerts and you’ll receive notification that the “Event is ON” so you never miss any of the action.
Facebook, Twitter and e-mail integration allows you to share photos and news with ease. In addition to contest action, the many live Vans events this year included performances from Public Enemy and Suicidal Tendencies, plus a live chat with Mastodon on the day of their latest album release.
Learn more about Vans’ collection of mobile apps including the Off the Wall TV video app, the House of Vans shopping app and Vans Sk8: Pool Service game at www.vans.com/apps.
About Vans
Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel company, is a brand of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC). Vans® collections include authentic footwear, apparel and accessories, snowboard boots and the Pro-tec line of protective gear and are sold in the United States through more than 250 company-owned stores as well as independent retailers.
Internationally, Vans sells its goods in approximately 70 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and foreign offices. Vans promotes action sports lifestyle and youth culture through support of athletes on boards and bikes all over the globe and through progressive events such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, the Vans Downtown Showdown, the Pro-tec Pool Party and the Vans Warped Tour®.
