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Hello my festival junkies,I know you are ready to party and can not wait to get away,the winter was long and unforgiving, so I have compiled a list of the 2010 festival lineup for you to map out the madness.Collect your crew and pack your festie necessities.The music is calling and our bands need us. Fill out your time off requests and break your piggy bank.
SXSW | Winter Music Conference | Ultra Music Festival | Coachella | Jazzfest | Detroit Electronic Music Festival | E.T.D. Pop | Sasquatch! Music Festival | Mutek | Bonnaroo | Summerfest | Electric Daisy Carnival | Rothbury | Pitchfork Music Festival | 10,000 Lakes Festival | All Points West | Lollapalooza | Sunset Strip Festival | The Virgin Festival | Outside Lands | Electric Zoo | Nocturnal Festival
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South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of interactive, film, and music festivals and conferences that take place every spring in Austin, Texas. SXSW first began in 1987 and is centered on the downtown Austin Convention Center. Each of the three parts runs relatively independently, with different start and end dates.
Description: The SXSW Music and Media Conference showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin
- Location: Austin
- Dates: March 17th-21st
- Happening Since: 1987
- Headliners: More than we can list here. Check site for details.
- Official Website: http://sxsw.com
The Winter Music Conference is a weeklong electronic dance music event, held every March since the mid-1980s in South Florida. It is aimed at professionals such as artists, DJs, record label representatives (A&R), producers, promoters, radio and the media.
Description: Electronic dance music in the USA would not be the same with the Winter Music Conference. 2010 is WMC's 25th anniversary and the 4 day festival and conference will once again be bringing in every big name in dance music. Pool parties, huge club events, private soiree's and UMF are just a few reasons to hit south beach in March.
- Location: Miami
- Dates: March 23rd-27th
- Happening Since: 1984
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.wmcon.com
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Ultra Music Festival is an outdoor electronic music event held annually in Miami, Florida during the Winter Music Conference which occurs annually during the month of March. It is a 2-day event (although it was a 1-day event until 2007) that takes place across 12 different stages featuring over 200 artists, DJs, producers and promoters.
Description: Ultra Music Festival is the worlds premiere electronic outdoor electronic music event, held annually in Miami, the festival routinely draws 70,000+ for the 2 days of madness.
- Location: Miami
- Dates: March 26th-27th
- Happening Since: 1999
- Headliners: Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto, DeadMau5, Carl Cox, Above and Beyond, Infected Mushroom, Passion Pit, and many, many more.
- Official Website: http://www.ultramusicfestival.com
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (commonly known as Coachella or Coachella Festival) is a three-day (formerly a one or two-day) annual music and arts festival organized by Goldenvoice held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California, in the Inland Empire's Coachella Valley. The event features many genres of music including alternative rock, hip hop, and Electronic music as well as large sculptural art. The event has several stages/tents set-up throughout the grounds, each playing live music continuously. The main stages are: Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, Gobi Tent, Mojave Tent, and the Sahara Tent (2006 also saw the addition of a smaller Oasis Dome). The Coachella Music Festival has a desert setting (the city of Indio is a part of the Colorado Desert), with daytime temperatures frequently rising to over 100 °F (38 °C). The festival enjoys little cloud cover or shade. The temperature drops drastically after sunset. Coachella
Description: California's flagship music festival is still Coachella. 3 days of music on 5 different stages at the amazing Polo Fields in Indio. The Coachella 2010 Lineup has yet to be released but we will be sure to let you know the moment it does.
- Location: Indio
- Dates: April 16th-18th
- Happening Since: 1993
- Headliners: Jay Z, Muse, Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem, Faith No More, Tiesto, Pavement See Full Coachella 2010 Line Up
- Official Website: http://www.coachella.com
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, often known as Jazz Fest, is an annual celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. Use of the term "Jazz Fest" can also include the days surrounding the Festival and the many shows at unaffiliated New Orleans nightclubs scheduled during the Festival event weekends.
Description: The biggest festival in the Big Easy, Jazz Fest, AKA New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, spans 10 days and has literally hundreds of the biggest names in Jazz and Rock.
- Location: New Orleans
- Dates: April 23rd – May 2nd
- Happening Since: 1970
- Headliners: Pearl Jam, Aretha Franklin, Allman Brothers, My Morning Jacket, Black Crowes, Widespread Panic
- Official Website: http://www.nojazzfest.com
Detroit Electronic Music Festival
The Detroit Electronic Music Festival (DEMF), or "Tech Fest," and its successors comprise an annual series of electronic dance music showcases held in Detroit each Memorial Day weekend since 2000. Following the first three events under the name Detroit Electronic Music Festival (2000–2002) were Movement (2003–2004), Fuse-In (2005) and currently, Movement: Detroit's Electronic Music Festival (2006–present), with each name change reflecting shifts in festival management. All of these festivals continued the DEMF's traditions by featuring performances by musicians and DJs and emphasizing the progressive qualities of the culture surrounding electronic music.
Description: The Detroit Electronic Music Festival (DEMF), or "Tech Fest," and its successors comprise an annual series of electronic dance music showcases held in Detroit each Memorial Day weekend since 2000
- Location: Detroit
- Dates: End of May (Dates TBA)
- Happening Since: 2000
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://demf.com
E.T.D. Pop stands for Electro Techno Disco Popsicle. ETD Pop is an annual electronic music festival held in San Francisco, California, U.S.. It is hosted by the San Francisco-based event promoters Skills. It was first held in 1997. Since then, the festival has grown to be one of the largest in the Bay Area. (around 20,000 each year) In 2008, ETD Pop was held at the Cow Palace and featured Deep Voices, Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten, Kaskade, Donald Glaude, DJ Dan, and Tiesto. 2009 saw ETD Pop held at the Cow Palace once again, featuring Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Deadmau5, and Sander van Doorn. The line-up is usually announced at the earlier Skills event ETD Love. ETD Pop
Description: San Francisco loves massive dance music events and this is always one of the biggest. ETD Pop 2010 will be no different with names like Armin Van Buuren and Benny Bennasi on the bill.
- Location: San Francisco
- Dates: May 29th
- Happening Since: 1997
- Headliners: Armin Van Buuren, Infected Mushroom, Benny Benassi, Fedde le Grand, Boys Noize, Steve Aoki, LA Riots, Deep Voices
- Official Website: http://skillsdj.com
Sasquatch! Music Festival is a music festival held annually at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. It is presented by the House of Blues. There is an emphasis on indie rock bands and singer-songwriters, although there are also alternative rock and hip hop acts. The festival features three separate stages (Sasquatch! Main Stage, Wookie Stage, & Yeti Stage).
Description: Memorial Day Weekend at The Gorge has come to mean Sasquatch. The 3 day festival is big but not too big, the acts are known but not KNOWN. It's that perfect fit for those looking to get a festival experience without festival hassle.
- Location: George, WA
- Dates: May 29th-31st
- Happening Since: 2002
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.sasquatchfestival.com
Founded in 2000, MUTEK is an international festival organization dedicated to the promotion of electronic music and the digital arts. Its central platform is an annual five-day event in Montreal that takes place in late May and early June. Each year, more than 100 artists, panelists, and industry professionals participate in what has become a leading event of its kind in North America.
Description: A 5-day festival highlighting cutting-edge electronic music and digital arts. Each year over 50 artists take the stage, making it the biggest electronic music celebration in this part of the world.
- Location: Montreal
- Dates: June 2nd-June 6th
- Happening Since: 2000
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.mutek.org
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is an annual, four to five-day music festival, created and produced by Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment, first held in 2002. The festival is held at Great Stage Park on a 700 acre (2.8 km²) farm in Manchester, Tennessee, 60 miles (97 km) southeast of Nashville, Tennessee and 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The main attractions of the festival are the multiple stages of live music, featuring a diverse array of musical styles including indie rock, world music, hip hop, jazz, americana, bluegrass, country music, folk, gospel, reggae, electronica, and other alternative music. The festival began with a primary focus on jam bands, but has diversified greatly in recent years. The festival features craftsmen and artisans selling unique products, food and drink vendors, and many other activities including some put on by various sponsors. Sponsors of the festival are required to provide free activities for attendees.
Description: It has come to be known as one of the biggest festivals in the country. 4 days of music and comedy on a 700 acre farm in Manchester, TN. Over 100,000 in attendance every year. We are anxiously awaiting Bonnaroo 2010 Lineup announcements.
- Location: Manchester
- Dates: June 10th-13th
- Happening Since: 2002
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.bonnaroo.com
Summerfest (also known as "The Big Gig") is a yearly music festival held at the 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park along the lakefront in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The festival lasts for 11 days, is made up of 11 stages with performances from over 700 bands, and since the mid-1970s has run from late June through early July, always including the 4th of July holiday.[1] Summerfest attracts between 800,000 and 1,000,000 people each year, promoting itself as "The World's Largest Music Festival," a title certified by the Guinness World Records in 1999. Summerfest is run by the non-profit organization Milwaukee World Festival, and features both local and nationally known music talent from a variety of music genres. The event also provides the opportunity to sample a wide variety of food from many Milwaukee-area restaurants. Other Summerfest attractions include comedy acts, shopping vendors, fireworks (including "The Big Bang" on opening night), other special attractions, family activities and more.
Description: Believe it or not, Summerfest is the largest festival in the US in terms of attendance. It has hosted nearly every big name in music at one time or another and literally hundreds of thousands of people show up each year to hear music on a dozen stages.
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
- Dates: June 24th – July 4th
- Happening Since: 1968
- Headliners: Tim McGraw, more TBA
- Official Website: http://www.summerfest.com
Electric Daisy Carnival is an annual electronic music festival held on the last weekend of June in Southern California, but has also been held in Texas and Colorado. In 2009 the festival was expanded to a two day event, which brought in over 140,000 attendees[1], making it the biggest electronic dance festival outside Europe. The Electric Daisy Carnival normally has numerous stages with sponsors such as Giant, So Sweet, Bassrush, Club Melodic, Beatport, Saturday Night Sessions, One Tribe, Rock The Bells, and Spaceland.
Description: Mark your calendars for Electric Daisy Carnival 2010. Southern California's largest dance music event brought in almost 80,000 people during the 2 day festival last year and we are betting they want to out due themselves again this year. Stay tuned for Lineup and details as they are announced.
- Location: Los Angeles, LA
- Dates: June 25th – June 26th
- Happening Since: 1996 2010
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.electronicdaisycarnival.com
The Rothbury Festival is a four-day jam band music festival in Rothbury, Michigan at the Double JJ Ranch. The festival first occurred in 2008 during the Independence Day holiday weekend. In addition to music and arts, the festival is intended to promote sustainability and promote overall improvements to the environment. Rothbury has won the Greener Festival award for 2 years running, and is up for 2009's Greenest Festival world-wide. Greening is handled by The Spitfire Agency. The festival, which is produced by AEG Live and Madison House Presents,first publicly released its plans for creation on February 13, 2008, along with the initial lineup.
Description: Rothbury 2009 almost didn't happen due to some disputes about the property but it eventually all worked out. This huge multi-day festival brings in major acts to the midwest and Rothbury 2010 will surely be another big one… As long as it happens of course.
- Location: Rothbury
- Dates: July 4th Weekend (Dates TBA)
- Happening Since: 2008
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.rothburyfestival.com
The Pitchfork Music Festival is a three-day event showcasing over 40 of independent music’s best bands and artists on three stages. With so many blockbuster festivals gouging their attendees out of absolutely obscene sums of money, only to confine them in uncomfortable, tight spaces and skimp on basic necessities, our goal is to do the right thing: That is, to create a reasonably priced summer music festival that provides an overwhelmingly positive, comfortable and fun festival experience for both attendees and musicians.
Description: The popular music blog (pitchfork.com) decided that their influence on music was so strong that might as well throw their own festival. They were right and their festival kicks as much ass as their website. Pitchfork Music Festival 2010 will be the 5th go around in Chitown.
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Dates: Mid July (Dates TBA)
- Happening Since: 2006
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com
The 10,000 Lakes Festival (abbreviated as 10KLF) is an annual four-day music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, at the Soo Pass Ranch. The festival has been held since 2003. 10KLF is currently on hiatus and will not be held in 2010. Its name refers to Minnesota's nickname, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes". The lineups generally include jam and bluegrass bands. The festival is held on over 600 acres (243 ha) and has four stages: Main, Field, Barn, and Saloon. (The stages are listed by size, beginning with the largest.) Campgrounds can be reserved and running water provides permanent restrooms and showers.
Description: Bad news, all. Due to the crappy economy, 10,000 Lakes Festival has been cancelled for 2010 due to a lack of funds. Here's hoping for next year.
- Location: Soo Pass Ranch, MN
- Dates: July 22nd – July 25th
- Happening Since: 2003
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.10klf.com
The All Points West Music & Arts Festival is an annual music and arts festival held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. First held in August 2008, it is hosted by Goldenvoice/AEG Live events, the same company that hosts the similar annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival every year in Indio, California.[1] The event lasts all day, from noon to about midnight, for eleven and a half hours per day. All Points West 2009 was held on July 31st, August 1st and 2nd featuring both music, comedy and art, much like its counterpart in Indio.
Description: Huge, multi-day concert (think Coachella, Outside Lands, ACL) just outside of New York City. 2010 All Points West details are still to be announced.
- Location: New York
- Dates: End of July (Dates TBA)
- Happening Since: 2008
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.apwfestival.com
Lollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring alternative rock, hip hop, and punk rock bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. Lollapalooza has featured a diverse range of bands and has helped expose and popularize alternative rock groups such as Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction, The Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hole, MGMT, and Green Day Conceived and created in 1991 by Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell as a farewell tour for his band, Lollapalooza ran annually until 1997, and was revived in 2003. From its inception through 1997, and its revival in 2003, the festival toured North America. In 2004, the festival organizers decided to expand the dates to two days per city, however poor ticket sales forced the 2004 tour to be cancelled.[1] In 2005, Farrell and the William Morris Agency partnered up with Austin, Texas-based company Capital Sports Entertainment (now C3 Presents) and retooled it into its current format as a weekend destination festival at Petrillo Music Shell and other areas in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois.
Description: Lollapalooza has a long standing tradition for being one of the best festivals in the country. Early festival goers will remember the original carnate of the festival which traveled each year from city to city. Now firmly placed in Chicago, Lollapalooza 2010 will again bring out many of the brightest stars in rock, punk and electronic music.
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Dates: August 6th-8th
- Happening Since: 2005
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://lollapalooza.com
Description: A three-day street festival on the Sunset Stip paying tribute to rock icons.
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Dates: August 12th – August 14th
- Happening Since: 2007
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.sunsetstripmusicfestival.com
The Virgin Festival (known from 2008 as the Virgin Mobile Festival in the United States) is a rock festival held in the United States and Canada, a spin-off from the V Festival held in the UK. In North America the Virgin name, and recently the Virgin Mobile brand, is used in full to increase brand association, compared with the UK and Australian festivals, where association is simply implied through the use of the V.
Description: Richard Branson likes to have his hands in just about everything which is why he launched his own festival in 2007. Big acts come from all around and Virgin products are plentiful.
- Location: Maryland
- Dates: End of August (Dates TBA)
- Happening Since: 2007
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.virginmobilefestival.com
The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival is a music festival held annually in San Francisco, California at Golden Gate Park. The first edition occurred August 22–24 in 2008, and included over 60 musical acts from around the world, as well as several art installations. The festival grounds included the Polo Field which was home to the Lands End Stage, the Speedway Meadow with Twin Peaks Stage and the Panhandle Stage, and finally the Lindley Meadow and the Sutro and Presido stages. Bringing in 40–60,000 attendees a day the inaugural festival was mostly a success, however was criticized for its crowd-control situation. The festival was also geared to the new green movement and included numerous initiatives to make the festival eco-friendly. The second edition of the festival was held between August 28–30, 2009 and streamed live on YouTube via the festival's YouTube account.
Description: Hopes for Outside Lands 2010 are high. The biggest outdoor festival in Golden Gate Park has had 2 very successful events in 2008 and 2009 with over 100,000 in attendance.
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Dates: August (Dates TBA)
- Happening Since: 2007
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://sfoutsidelands.com
Made Event has announced the second installment of Electric Zoo, which will take place September 4-5, 2010 on Randall’s Island in New York City. The promotion company presented its first two-day event, which featured David Guetta, Richie Hawtin, Roger Sanchez, Tom Middleton, Ben Watt, and Danny Tenaglia, and too many other DJs to mention, over Labor Day weekend. (You can read a recap here and here, and watch BSTV video interviews with Frankie Knuckles, Steve Bug, and Speedy J.) New York City’s dance-music scene couldn’t have ended 2009 on a better note.
Description: New Yorks biggest Electronic Dance event was a huge success last year and we are all chomping at the bit to get details for Electric Zoo 2010
- Location: New York Dates – Early September (Dates TBA)
- Happening Since: 2007
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://electriczoofestival.com
Description: A 12-hour, 6-stage festival that brings in over thirty of the biggest electronic DJs.
- Location: Los Angeles
- Dates: End of September (Dates TBA)
- Happening Since: 1995
- Headliners: TBA
- Official Website: http://www.nocturnalfestival.com
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