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Control Room and MSN Present: Britain’s Queens of Pop – The Spice Girls Live from Istanbul, Turkey
12 November 2007

Online Debut of The Spice Girls’ 1997 First-Ever Live Gig Readies Fans for the International Super Group’s World Wide Reunion Tour

The much anticipated “Spicemania” returns as Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown and Geri Halliwell prepare for their upcoming reunion tour and the release of their Greatest Hits album. Luckily for fans of the Fab Five, Control Room and MSN “Music in Concert” bring an exclusive look at The Spice Girls’ first-ever live performance, from Istanbul’s Ipekci Stadium, a chance to relive the girls’ first moments before embracing the new iteration of the group. The concert DVD, features riveting performances of smash hits including “Wannabe,” “2 Become 1” and “Spice Up Your Life.” Control Room presents The Spice Girls on MSN “Music in Concert” on Monday, November 12, coinciding with the group’s world wide Greatest Hits album release.

The online special’s bonus features includes a personal video diary, amusing behind-the-scenes footage, telling interviews and much more. The full length concert and exclusive content is a perfect way to relive The Spice Girls of yesterday as they prepare to reignite the pop world of today.

Control Room has produced over 80 live shows including Live Earth where more than 55 million videos streamed on MSN in the first two weeks – the largest online audience ever for an online concert.

The Spice Girls debuts on MSN “Music in Concert” at 11:00 a.m. Pacific/2:00 p.m. Eastern on Monday, November 12, 2007. MSN “Music in Concert” will archive the show for the next 30 days, allowing fans the opportunity to relive every great musical moment.

Fans of the Spice Girls can watch the full show exclusively at MSN “Music in Concert” http://music.msn.com/spicegirls.