SUMMER COMES EARLY AS MTV HOOKS UP ONE LUCKY 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER FAN AND THEIR BFF TO HANG ON THE BUS WITH THE BAND DURING "THE ROCK OUT WITH YOUR SOCKS OUT" TOUR

MTV's "Ultimate Fan Experience" Presented by Applebee's Gives a Die-Hard Fan the Opportunity to Meet the Band, Hang out on Their Tour Bus and Sit Front and Center at Their Upcoming Tour

New York, NY/ Kansas, MO (March 3, 2015) - Want to spend a day with 5 Seconds of Summer? Now is your chance. MTV today announced that it will give one die-hard fan and their bestie the experience of a lifetime from Australian pop-punk band 5 Seconds of Summer, also known as Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin, with the "Ultimate Fan Experience" campaign presented by Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar(R). The band who have been wowing audiences worldwide will give the winner and guest unmatched access while on their "The Rock Out With Your Socks Out" tour which kicks off this summer.

Additionally, the winner and their guest will end their summer with VIP treatment from the band including round trip airfare to Atlanta, 5-star accommodations, front row seats at the first U.S. tour date, receive a private acoustic set on their tour bus and personalized 5 Seconds of Summer items.

Beginning today, MTV and Applebee's will run a series of spots across MTV's various channels and screens (including MTV, MTV Hits, MTV.com, mtvU and MTV Artists) to encourage fans to head to UFE.MTV.com to enter for a chance to win. Additional "Ultimate Fan Experiences" featuring various artists will rollout throughout 2015.

MTV piloted the "Ultimate Fan Experience" last year where it quickly became a hit with fans and artists alike. Artists who have participated in the campaign include Nick Jonas, Fifth Harmony, Maroon 5 and Ed Sheeran.

5 Seconds of Summer is an Australian pop-punk band. The quartet's debut self-titled album, due July 22 on Capitol Records in the U.S., peaked at No. 1 on iTunes in 69 different countries when released. Formed in Sydney in 2011, the band consists of Luke Hemmings (lead vocals, guitar), Michael Clifford (guitar, vocals), Calum Hood (bass guitar, vocals) and Ashton Irwin (drums, vocals). Their EP She Looks So Perfect debuted at No. 2 in the U.S. on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart and No. 1 on iTunes in over 50 countries. The band recently completed sold-out headline tours in the UK, Australia and North America and is currently on a worldwide stadium jaunt with One Direction.

For more information, including news, interviews, performances and music videos from 5 Seconds of Summer, check out MTV Artists on the web (Artists.MTV.com) or download the free app for iOS.

About MTV:

MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy(R), Grammy(R) and Peabody(R) award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV's sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is a leading destination for music, news and pop culture. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.

About Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar(R):

Applebee's is the world's largest casual dining chain, with approximately 2,000 locations in 49 states, 16 countries and one U.S. territory. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Applebee's takes pride in providing a welcoming, neighborhood environment where everyone can enjoy the dining experience. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar(R) restaurants are franchised or operated by DineEquity's wholly-owned subsidiary, Applebee's International, Inc. and its affiliates.