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MGM and Chef Nic Present “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest” Igniting Multisensory Delights on Plate & Stage

Tickets Go on Sale from September 29

MGM Presents “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest”.

MGM always strives to create original tourism and entertainment mega events. Following the debut of "MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest" in 2019, the loved and hyped music and gourmet festival jointly presented by MGM and Chef Nic will make its return this year on December 9 and 10 on the 1/F Roof Terrace of MGM COTAI. MGM, together with Chef Nic and his team, will once again curate a multisensory “fork n’ roll” festival combining gourmet, music and fun. Audience will enjoy a sensational mix of delicious cuisines by the cooking teams and an impeccable gig from an open-air live concert. The offering of an inspirational experience showcases the creativity and vibrancy of Macau as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.

“MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest” brings together iconic singers and bands from Asia, mainland China and Hong Kong, headlined by Nicholas Tse’s high-octane rock ‘n’ roll performance, alongside with Chinese rock band Tarzan, pop stars Hailey Liu and Young Cao, Hong Kong band Dear Jane, pop singers Edmond Leung and Gin Lee, rising stars Panther Chan and MC Cheung, and girl group XiX as support act. The impressive lineup, each of unique style, will put an electro spin on the rousing party in a high-energy atmosphere.

Chef Nic and a team of acclaimed chefs will engage in a creative culinary dialogue with the MGM head chefs to present a colorful array of East-West gourmet delights merging fine dining and food festival dishes in innovative ways. Danyi Gao, the only female chef in the “Feng Wei” culinary competition on the global food challenge program and the champion back in 2017, and Beichuan Yang, one of top four contestants, together with Domino Dee, Amanda Strang and Hilda Chan from Chef Nic team, and notable chef Edward Voon, will be delivering an enticing flow of gourmet indulgence, a perfect blend of visual, sound and taste sensations.

Meanwhile, MGM’s own elite chef’s team will be showcasing distinctive creations, including Yang Dengquan of One-Michelin-starred Sichuan restaurant Five Foot Road and Homan Tsui of One-Diamond Black Pearl awarded Cantonese restaurant Imperial Court. In addition, Mario Gil and Sihui Pan will be teaming up to present a French vs. Pan-Asian flair; Jefferson Lim and João Costa Casimiro for American and Portuguese scrumptious bites and pastry chefs Bruno Le Francois and Neo Ng will whip up a tempting array of sweet creations.

Hubert Wang, President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM China Holdings Limited, said, “MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest” is a cross-industry IP festival jointly developed by MGM and Chef Nic, which caters to Gen Z’s devotion in unique travel experiences. Leveraging MGM’s expertise in creating original and diverse cultural tourism offerings and merging with Chef Nic’s avant-garde gourmet lifestyle, the festival celebrates a holistic way of art of living in a new era. This extravaganza will bring Macau a multi-dimensional sensory and tourism experience integrating gourmet and music. It will captivate global tourists with a refreshing indulgence, as well as elevate Macau as a “Creative City of Gastronomy”.

Nicholas Tse said, “Gastronomy and music are two distinct art creations. One showcases style through ‘flavors’, while the other conveys an attitude through ‘musical notes’. Our commitment to curating exceptional life experiences led to our partnership with MGM in 2019, resulting in the successful debut of ‘Rock + Food’, the first large-scale music and gourmet festival in Macau. We will incorporate a wider range of elements this year, creating a one-of-a-kind experience with the audience.”

“MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest” is slated to open on December 9 and 10 on the 1/F Roof Terrace, MGM COTAI. Tickets are available on MGM website for sale starting on September 29 at 10am from MOP 888.

To entice international and regional visitors to this gastronomusic fest, MGM and Chef Nic will work together to kick off a series of online and offline promotional campaigns from September to December. Stay tuned!

Ticketing Information:

Event Name:	MGM Chef Nic Gastronomusic Fest
Date & Time:	December 9 (Saturday) – 17:00 – 22:00 (Nicholas Tse, Dear Jane, Gin Lee, Tarzan, Hailey Liu, XiX) December 10 (Sunday) – 17:00 – 22:00 (MC Cheung, Edmond Leung, Panther Chan, Young Cao, Hailey Liu, XiX)
Venue:	MGM COTAI – 1/F Roof Terrace Avenida Da Nave Desportiva, Cotai, Macau
Online Ticketing:	https://www.tickets.mgm.mo/gastronomusicfest2023
Ticketing Hotline:	+853 8802 3833
Ticket Office Opening Hours:	10:00 – 19:00, daily
Enquiry Email：	ticketing@mgm.mo

About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau.

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately

600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

About Chef Nic

Founded in 2015, Chef Nic is a multi-faceted gourmet lifestyle concept personally led by Nicholas Tse, with a vision of “creating experiences, not just food.” Since its inception, Chef Nic has amplified the concept of “taste” and created a whole new universe of gastrono-lifestyle. Quality, consistency, safety are the brand’s core principles for its subsidiaries Chef Nic, Chef Nic Pi, collaborations with Xinhua Premium and Chef Nic Family.

Chef Nic is dedicated to bridging Eastern and Western culinary cultures and creating high quality innovative products such as Chef Nic Cookies, Parma Ham Mooncakes, Dumplings with Edible Flowers etc.; while Chef Nic Pi is committed to creating delicacies while spreading positive philosophies of life with widely popular products such as Roasted Pork Sausages, Pastas and Spam etc.

Being the first designated brand to collaborate with Xinhua Premium, a subsidiary of Xinhua News Agency’s, Chef Nic x Xinhua Premium collaborations showcase traditional “China Chic” gourmet in reimagined ways, while supporting the revitalization of rural industries, helping local delicacies to gain global recognition, further putting Chinese cuisines on the world culinary map.

Chef Nic unites people through food, a universal language. It bridges the culture from the East and the West, allowing foodies from all over the world to experience “the widest spectrum of taste within the shortest distance.” The brand further expands its culinary footprint by collaborating with various renowned brands and diversifying its product range. Notable partnerships include but not limited to century-old legacy Lee Kum Kee, Sheung Wan On Kee, McDonald’s, and Coca-Cola. Innovations even go beyond the culinary horizons and into the world of smart living, having joined forces with Xiaomi to launch an induction cooker for a convenient and effortless cooking experience.

In terms of content matrix, the brand continues expansion with the Chef Nic travelogues, variety shows, “Walk with Chef Nic’ AND ‘People’s Palate’” docuseries. Leveraging on its well-established multi-channel network with extensive coverage, delectable moments and culinary stories from cultures all around the world can be shared on all Chef Nic’s major social platforms, including Sina Weibo, Wechat, Douyin, Tencent Video, iQiyi, Youku, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

Chef Nic’s Gastronomusic Fest is a unique immersive experience of gastronomy and music, combining the best of entertainment, music, food and drink. This star-studded “fork’n roll” festival is set to roll out in various locations around the world in the near future.