DS, signed “PRN,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, November 20, 1990. Three-way agreement between PRN Productions, Inc. (Prince), Artplan (Latin American concert producer), and Société Anonyme de Spectacles Internationaux (international TV rights holder), modifying an existing contract related to Prince’s scheduled performance at the Rock in Rio 2 festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and how it will be filmed, broadcast, and distributed, with Prince retaining full creative and approval control. The contract grants Artplan limited rights to broadcast and include a few songs in television specials within Latin America, and gives Société Anonyme de Spectacles Internationaux limited rights to use select songs for broadcasts in the rest of the world. All uses require Prince’s approval, are restricted in scope and duration, and are subject to California jurisdiction. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Prince with his initials, “PRN,” for Prince Rogers Nelson. In fine condition.
Accompanied by additional documents related to Prince’s planned involvement with the Rock in Rio II festival that was held at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from January 18–27, 1991. Alongside fellow headliners Guns N' Roses and George Michael, Prince received top billing for two of the event's nine nights, with INXS, New Kids on the Block, and A-ha earning headliner status for one night each. Prince served as the headliner for the festival’s opening night on January 18th, and then again on January 24th.
Rock in Rio II, broadcast live to 55 countries and watched by over 580 million people, was a massive production involving more than 3,000 organizers. Although MTV filmed Prince’s full concert for broadcast, he later bought back the television rights, preventing U.S. airing; however, it was shown on Argentina’s I-Sat channel. The event featured elaborate staging—3,000 spotlights (including 480 airplane headlights), a 500,000-watt sound system, and two towering video screens that displayed Portuguese subtitles for English lyrics and dialogue. Despite the impressive setup, language delays sometimes dampened the audience’s responses.
Prince performed with a minimal stage set due to the festival’s shared format, earning around $500,000 per show. Although his first performance began nearly two hours late, drawing some jeers from the crowd, he ultimately won over the massive crowds with standout renditions of ‘Purple Rain,’ ‘Thieves in the Temple,’ ‘Kiss,’ ‘Baby, I’m a Star,’ and ‘Nothing Compares 2 U.’
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