For Immediate Release

June 20, 2022

Celebrate Black culture with the

Bounce TV Legacy Cruise &

31st annual Bounce Trumpet Awards 

Among the stars joining this four-day cruise to the Bahamas in January 2024: 

Cedric The Entertainer and Friends, Morris Day and The Time,

Ms. Xerona Clayton, and Bounce series stars

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Bounce TV, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network dedicated to authentic portrayals of Black life, is teaming up with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, for the first-ever Bounce TV Legacy Cruise, which sets sail Jan. 13-17, 2024, from Miami, Florida, to Nassau, Bahamas, aboard Norwegian Pearl. 

All pre-sale signups conclude Monday, June 26, at 11:59 pm (ET). Public sales will follow on Wednesday, June 28, at   2pm (ET), exclusively at bouncetvcruise.com. 

The cruise will be a celebration of Black excellence, with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to mix with celebrities, notables from the Black community, and your favorite Bounce TV stars. 

The Bounce TV Legacy Cruise will feature live musical performances, comedy shows, an all-star Gospel Brunch, epic white party, and a host of other special activities. Highlights to include the taping of the 31st annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, a star-studded event that honors the accomplishments of Black humanitarians. The cruise will also feature comedy performances by Cedric The Entertainer and Friends. Special guests on board will include the cast of Bounce’s hit show Johnson - Deji LaRay, Thomas Q. Jones, Philip A. Smithey, and Derrex Brady. 

Musical performances on board will include a sail away performance by funk royalty Morris Day and The Time. There will also be nightly musical performances by BJ the Chicago Kid, Lady Bri, Jac Ross, Baby Rose, with many more to be announced. 

The Bounce TV Legacy Cruise will also feature an appearance by special guest Ms. Xernona Clayton, civil rights icon and founder of the Trumpet Awards, as well as the 2024 Trumpet Awards honorees. The 2024 Trumpet Awards will be produced in partnership with Eric C. Rhone and Cedric The Entertainer’s A Bird & A Bear Entertainment, with Rhone serving as co-producer. Exclusive panels, autograph sessions, themed parties, and wellness events (from morning meditation sessions and yoga to hosted exercise classes) will round out the cruise experience. 

Bounce TV Legacy cruisers will enjoy the incredible amenities available aboard the Norwegian Pearl, including fully stocked bars, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Pearl Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Center, Sports Court and much more. 

In addition to everything onboard, cruisers will have the chance to embark on an authentic excursion to Nassau, Bahamas – the ultimate vacationer’s paradise. Enjoy shopping in local markets, perfect white-sand beaches, palm trees covered in coconuts and crystal-clear waters. 

Please note: Shore excursion signups will not be available until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing. Cruisers will be able to book excursions upon receipt of their official booking number. 

ABOUT BOUNCE TV:

Bounce (@bouncetv) features a programming mix of original series and movies, theatrical motion pictures, off network series, specials and events designed for African American audiences. Bounce is available to 98% of U.S. television homes free and over the air with a digital antenna, on cable, on DISH channel 359, DIRECTV channel 82, over the top on Roku, Pluto TV and Apple TV; on mobile devices via the Bounce app; and on the web via BounceTV.com. Bounce XL, Scripps Networks’ newest free ad-supported television (FAST) channel, is available on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and Xumo. Bounce is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

ABOUT SIXTHMAN:

Sixthman festivals tear down walls between artists and fans by creating community-inspired vacation experiences at resorts and at sea. Since 2001, Sixthman has set the stage for moments that make life rock, serving over 300,000 guests on over 150 unforgettable vacations on sand and at sea with their favorite artists, athletes, actors, comedians, and brands. These carefully curated, intimate events bring non-stop performances, artist collaborations, in-depth panels, Q&As, fan-artist activities, museums, and overall, truly immersive experiences that celebrate community and change expectations of what a vacation can be. Sixthman’s domestic homeport of Miami brings escapes for guests to dream destinations in the Virgin Islands, Belize, Honduras, Mexico, and The Bahamas. In 2019, Sixthman expanded its festivals at sea to Europe, sailing from Barcelona, Spain to exotic Mediterranean ports and then from Athens through the Greek Isles in 2022. In addition to festivals at sea, Sixthman has taken its innovative vacation concept to world-class, all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. In 2020, Sixthman Services was launched to support other event holders with a suite of on-site and virtual event management services and enhanced experiences. 2023 is poised to be a record year in terms of number of events and expansion into new verticals. LIVE LOUD with us at www.sixthman.net.

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Greg Miller

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