T-PAIN'S FIRST ANNUAL "WISCANSIN FEST" TO BE GLOBALLY LIVESTREAMED ON LIVEONE

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LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) announced the global livestream of T-Pain's inaugural Wiscansin Fest, scheduled for June 11, 2022. This Milwaukee-based event, featuring artists like Lil Jon and Yung Bleu, culminates T-Pain's 'Road to Wiscansin' Tour. LiveOne, having streamed over 340 events, emphasizes a hybrid approach of blending live music, podcasting, and livestreaming. The platform has over 2.26 million members and offers a vast library of music and podcasts. The event aims to enhance the company's audience reach and engagement.

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• Event features high-profile artists like T-Pain, enhancing brand visibility.
• LiveOne has streamed over 340 events, demonstrating experience in live performances.
• Global livestream aims to significantly increase audience engagement and reach.

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Live Performances by Lil Jon, Yung Bleu, O.T. Genasis, Kid Ink, Juvenile, Mija, Hannibal Buress (Eshu Tune) and More 

Social Media Reach for Lineup Over 67 Million

Event Expands Partnership with T-Pain and Showcases LiveOne's Unique 360 Approach by Blending Podcasting, Live Music and Livestreaming Into a Collective Experience

Music Fans Worldwide Can Watch the Award-Winning Artist's First Annual Wiscansin Festival on Saturday, June 11 at 5:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM CT / 2:30 PM PT on LiveOne.com 

Since Inception, LiveOne Has Streamed Over 340 Events

LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), a creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events, announced today that it will livestream Wiscansin Fest, the Milwaukee-based music event curated by the award-winning artist and podcaster T-Pain. The stream, airing live on June 11th, will celebrate the end of T-Pain's "Road to Wiscansin" Tour, an 18-stop U.S. tour initiated in San Francisco and concluding in Wisconsin at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee. LiveOne's "Wiscansin Fest" livestream will begin at 5:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM CT / 2:30 PM PT on Saturday, June 11, 2022, with T-Pain's performance kicking off at 11:30pm CT.  Fans can watch the global livestream on LiveOne.com as well as on LiveOne apps across iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV, and on LiveOne's Facebook, T-Pain's Facebook and his Twitch channel.

Artists joining T-Pain include Lil Jon, Yung Bleu, O.T. Genasis, Kid Ink, Juvenile, Mija, Hannibal Buress (performing songs from his new rap EP, "Eshu Tune,") and more.

Commemorating a year as part of LiveOne subsidiary PodcastOne's roster, all live sets at Wiscansin Fest will be interspersed with pre-recorded clips from T-Pain's PodcastOne-produced/distributed podcast/vodcast Nappy Boy Radio with T-Pain. This shows the synergy with LiveOne's flywheel: blending live events, livestreaming, and podcasting to create a hybrid entertainment experience.

"We are thrilled to partner with T-Pain to bring his 'Wiscansin Fest' to LiveOne's global audience," said Robert Ellin, Chairman and CEO of LiveOne. "As a member of our PodcastOne talent team, we've seen first-hand how T-Pain connects with talent and fans. This event showcases LiveOne's 360 approach - live music, livestreaming and podcasting - in one collective experience. It will be an unforgettable night with the hottest emerging and established artists in hip hop."

"I'm super excited to team up with LiveOne to globally stream the first-ever 'Wiscansin Festival'," said T-Pain. "'Wiscansin Fest' has been something I wanted to plan for years now and finally it is happening. This will be an annual event moving forward and there is something super special about capturing the very first one. It is going to be a party and I want people who won't physically be at the venue to be able to experience it as well."

Since emerging in 2004, T-Pain not only changed the course of pop, hip-hop, and R&B, but he also reshaped the fabric of their respective cultures. Beyond moving over 50 million singles, gathering billions of streams, picking up six GRAMMY® Awards, and selling out shows on multiple continents, T-Pain's voice could be heard loud and clear as "All I Do Is Win" soundtracked President Barack Obama's entry into the White House Correspondents' Dinner. It continued during the "most popular" NPR Tiny Desk concert in the series' history, not to mention when he shocked audiences everywhere as the first-ever winner of FOX's smash The Masked Singer. The Tallahassee trailblazer's influence now transcends generations. Simultaneously, the man born Faheem Rasheed Najm shines as a Twitch phenomenon and uber popular streamer, label honcho for Nappy Boy Entertainment, expert drift driver, actor, author and now podcast host.

LiveOne's platform offers livestream concerts, festivals, music news, docu-reality series and interviews, as well as on-demand audio and audio playlists and vodcasts/podcasts. LiveOne and PodcastOne have powered global pay-per-view, livestream and podcast hits with some of the world's most renowned talent, including Adam Carolla, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Blake Shelton, B-Real, BTS, Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, Jordan Harbinger, Kacey Musgraves, Kail Lowry, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Kygo, LadyGang, Madonna, Melissa Gorga, Monsta X, Paul McCartney, Pitbull, Taylor Swift, Wiz Khalifa, and Yungblud.

About T-Pain
Since emerging in 2004, T-Pain not only changed the course of pop, hip-hop, and R&B, but he also reshaped the fabric of the culture itself. Beyond moving over 50 million singles, gathering billions of streams, picking up six GRAMMY® Awards, and selling out shows on multiple continents, his voice could be heard loud and clear as "All I Do Is Win" soundtracked President Barack Obama's entry into the White House Correspondents' Dinner, during the "most popular" NPR Tiny Desk concert in the series' history, and when he shocked audiences everywhere as the first-ever winner of FOX's smash The Masked Singer. The Tallahassee trailblazer's influence now transcends generations. Simultaneously, the man born Faheem Rasheed Najm shines as a Twitch phenomenon and uber popular streamer, label honcho for Nappy Boy Entertainment, expert drift driver, actor, and author with his literary debut Can I Mix You a Drink in 2021.

Fans keep watching him from every angle as his presence continues to grow. He started streaming on Twitch way back in 2014 and attracted a faithful audience of over 756K followers on the platform. He even builds his own gaming rigs with a little help from the missus and joined forces with Corsair, Origin PC, Scuf Gaming and Elgato to develop a series of productions—a T-Pain/Nappy Boy Gaming controller, laptop, and headphones collaboration. Exhibiting a longstanding affinity for drifting, he remains a prominent participant in the drift community as well. He owns three custom cars with the latest built by Von Gittin Jr., while he built a second drift car by himself during quarantine. He's also developed a diverse filmography, appearing in Lottery Ticket, Furious 7, and, most recently, in 2021's Tom & Jerry as Tom's singing voice. He runs both Nappy Boy Entertainment and Nappy Boy Gaming, home to Big Cheese KIT, Granny, Cardboard Cowboy and more.

However, T-Pain's voice takes center stage once again, as he gears up to release new music later this year.

About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. As of April 25, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free membership base of over 2.26 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, nearly 270 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.

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FAQ

When is T-Pain's Wiscansin Fest livestream event?

The Wiscansin Fest livestream event is scheduled for June 11, 2022.

What artists will perform at the Wiscansin Fest?

Artists include T-Pain, Lil Jon, Yung Bleu, O.T. Genasis, and more.

How many members does LiveOne currently have?

LiveOne has over 2.26 million paid and free members as of April 25, 2022.

What is LiveOne's business focus?

LiveOne focuses on delivering premium experiences through memberships, live, and virtual events.

What is the significance of the Wiscansin Fest for LiveOne?

The event showcases LiveOne's strategy of combining live music, livestreaming, and podcasting to engage a broader audience.