SiriusXM Provides Free Access to Stern Birthday Bash

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, January 22, 2014 | 3:02pm CT

Howard Stern and SiriusXM will make available its audio stream so that "anyone in the world" can listen to "Howard Stern's Birthday Bash' broadcast live from New York's Hammerstein Ballroom with an audience of fans and VIPs on Friday, January 31, starting at 4pm ET. This access to Howard Stern's live broadcast from siriusxm.com is a first for SiriusXM and Howard Stern.

In addition to SiriusXM subscribers, anyone can stream "Howard Stern's Birthday Bash," an evening of performances and special appearances from the what SiriusXM calls "the biggest names in entertainment." The free stream will be available on compatible mobile devices as well as online through simple one-click listening, no need to download an app or enter credentials.

"I am honored by the number of performers who want to join me on stage, and the number of fans who want to get in," said Stern. "Now, thanks to SiriusXM, I can give the world access to this event for free through this special internet audio stream in addition to my fans listening on their satellite radios."

"Howard Stern's Birthday Bash" will be broadcast live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York on the evening of January 31, 2014. The broadcast starts at 4pm ET with a two-hour pre-show featuring red carpet interviews and more. The main event starts at 6pm ET and will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, with guests including Louis C.K., David Letterman and Sarah Silverman, with musical performances by Jon Bon Jovi, John Fogerty, Steven Tyler and others.