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The 2018 Big Music Festivals!
EMISSIONS WEST COAST BASS CULTURE
May 11-14, 2018 Belden Town, CA
One of California’s premiere gatherings of bass heads and crunk-junkies. Hosted by long-running Burning Man group, Camp Question Mark, this event always has a vibe unlike any other. It’s a non-stop, high-octane, bass-fueled party; in fact, the crew’s goal is to ensure that you never want to leave the dance floor. Anyone coming unprepared to boogie until they can barely move gets left in the dust (until the next round of psychedelic mood enhancers kick in, that is).
www.emissionsfestival.com
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ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL JAPAN
May 12 & 13, 2018 Tokyo, Japan
EDC is an all-encompassing carnival for the 21st century. From rides and performers to mind-blowing fireworks and art installations to cutting-edge sound and special effects, you’ll find yourself immersed in another world. Explore and discover all its magical surprises and create your own adventure.This is the place where our spirits run free—a boundless playground filled with music, adventure, art, excitement and love. As the vivid colors of the afternoon give way to the night’s neon dreamscapes, our collective imaginations come alive as we all gather together as one. Journey with us through a world of super blooming beats and funkdafied freaks. This is the Electric Daisy Carnival.
http://japan.electricdaisycarnival.com/en/
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ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL LAS VEGAS
May 18-20, 2018 Las Vegas, Nevada
EDC is an all-encompassing carnival for the 21st century. From rides and performers to mind-blowing fireworks and art installations to cutting-edge sound and special effects, you’ll find yourself immersed in another world. Explore and discover all its magical surprises and create your own adventure.This is the place where our spirits run free—a boundless playground filled with music, adventure, art, excitement and love. As the vivid colors of the afternoon give way to the night’s neon dreamscapes, our collective imaginations come alive as we all gather together as one. Journey with us through a world of super blooming beats and funkdafied freaks. This is the Electric Daisy Carnival.
http://lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com/
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SUMMER CAMP MUSIC FESTIVAL
May 25-27, 2018 Chillicoth, IL
As one fan put it, “Coming to Summer Camp is like coming home.” You’ll run into old friends, meet a ton of great new ones, and have the time of your life.
Almost tripling the population of Chillicothe for the weekend, Summer Camp creates a city within a city, and greatly impacts the local business economy.
Artists that have performed at the Summer Camp Music Festival in past years include: moe., Umphrey’s McGee, The Flaming Lips, Willie Nelson, Bassnectar, Widespread Panic, Les Claypool, Keller Williams, Pretty Lights, Skrillex, The Roots, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Medeski Martin & Wood, and many, many more!
http://summercampfestival.com/
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BOTTLEROCK
May 25-27, 2018 Napa Valley
Experience the first taste of summer at BottleRock Napa Valley, featuring the BEST in live music, wine, food and brew. More than 100,000 music, food and wine fans are welcomed to historic downtown Napa, California for the festival that delivers an unparalleled lineup of music acts, rock star chefs, restaurants and vintners.
http://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/
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SANTA CRUZ AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
May TBA, 2018 Aptos, CA
We want to thank everyone for your support over the past 24 years! We’ve brought the finest Blues, Rock, and Americana Music to Aptos Village Park. The challenges and expenses of delivering a quality music Festival have grown larger and more daunting over the past few years. It is difficult to maintain the financial viability of the great Festival we’ve created. As the owners and promoters of the Festival, we want all to know how much we appreciate the hard work and contributions of our staff, sponsors, vendors and volunteers, as you are family to us! We share your love of the Festival, what it means to the Santa Cruz community, and want to continue with a tradition of an extraordinary, magical music experience. We are entertaining our options for 2018 and beyond.
http://www.santacruzamericanmusicfestival.com/
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BERKELEY WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
June 1-3, 2018 Berkeley, CA
Join us to celebrate Bay Area’s multi-cultural tapestry in song, dance and craft. Talented musicians have prepared a wonderful party. Adding to the festivities are the local folks running colorful community and artisan booths. A wonderful mix of outdoor & intimate performances in or in front of Telegraph Ave cafes to Amoeba Music’s acclaimed concert in People’s Park with village arts ‘n activities await you.
http://www.berkeleyworldmusic.org/
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HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FESTIVAL
June 5-8, 2018 Quincy, CA
Wiki: The four-day festival features an eclectic mix of some of the most famous national and international names in jamband, newgrass and funk. Other represented genres include bluegrass, roots rock, electronica, reggae, jazz and afrobeat. Away from the music stages, patrons can attend films and movement playshops – yoga, pilates, etc., shop for arts and crafts, or enjoy a wide variety of gourmet food and drink. It’s a family friendly and community oriented event with an expanding Family Area full of activities and certified nannies available throughout the weekend.
http://highsierramusic.com/
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BONNAROO MUSIC FESTIVAL
June 7-10, 2018 Manchester, Tennessee
An escape into Excitement. Music. Art. Discoveries. Trees. Fresh Air. Green Grass. A mini film fest. Friends (Old / New). Adventure. Overwhelming happiness. Hugging a stranger by accident. Sharing and Generosity. Bonnaroovian Dancing. Hyperbolic verbiage. System overload. The perfect bite of ice cream. Sandals. Fallovers. Chirping Birds. Flashing Lights. Food and Drink. Variety. Singing. Laughing. Short shorts. High-Fives. Rocky IV in the cinema tent at 3am. Spicy Pie. Memories. Someone dressed up like Teen Wolf. Holy Cow(!) Moments. Interesting factoids. Egg sandwiches. More music. Adventure. Deep Breaths. Big smiles. This. That. The Other. Hellos and Goodbyes and reminders of all that we have to celebrate and look forward to next year and in the future.
http://www.bonnaroo.com/
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SPRING AWAKENING MUSIC FESTIVAL
June 8-10, 2018 Chicago, IL
Wiki: In 2013, Spring Awakening Music Festival expanded to three days with over 90,000 people in attendance. SAMF has been held either the second or third weekend of June[3] Over the years, the Festival has become increasingly popular due to the large fan base of electronic dance music in the Chicago area. As people now come from across the globe just to attend the Festival, there are discussed rumors that the Festival could be extending onwards towards many other states
http://springawakeningfestival.com/
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MOUNTAIN JAM
June 15-17, 2018 Hunter Mountain, NY
Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 40 bands on 3 stages in one of the Northeast’s most pristine natural amphitheaters.
http://mountainjam.com/
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WHAT THE FESTIVAL Hiatus 2018
June Wolf Run Ranch, Oregon
What the Festival, the six-year-old electronic music festival held in Central Oregon, will not be returning in 2018.”Unfortunately this was a challenging year for us, and we need to take a break in 2018 to recenter and re-energize so we can bring you another great event in the future,” organizers announced on their Facebook page today. The statement ends by saying “See you all in 2019,” suggesting this is not the permanent end of the festival.
http://whatthefestival.com/
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SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
June 22-24, 2018 Boonville, CA
SNWMF is an annual family reunion for many and is known as being one of the most positive festivals with an incredibly irie vibe. This year, Epiphany Artists presents another intriguing lineup of the best in roots reggae and world music on two stages and in our late night Dance Hall. Come sing, dance and drum. Welcome the summer sun and embrace the sweet sounds of reggae and world music.
Soak in the beautiful streaming colors and irresistible aromas of our festival village of arts, crafts and food. Join in the festivities at the SNWMF Kids Zone which features a special lineup of performances and workshops for children of all ages!
http://www.snwmf.com/
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ELECTRIC FOREST FESTIVAL
June 21-24 and June 28- July 1, 2018 Rothbury, Michigan
Two weekends look good on Electric Forest, so the festival is ready to return with another bassy, jammy, out-of-this-world double-trouble experience in 2018. The Michigan event announced the full lineups for both editions, and String Cheese Incident and Bassnectar are clear reigning royals. http://www.electricforestfestival.com/
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SAN DIEGO FRINGE FESTIVAL
June 21- July 1, 2018 San Diego, CA
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL is a non-profit project designed to help provide a platform for artists while also helping the community as a whole – boosting arts and culture within the gorgeous City of San Diego. During the festival, artists from across the United States and around the world participate alongside home-grown talent, in art forms spanning from theatre, buskers/street performers, cabaret, comedy, circus, dance, film, poetry, spoken word, puppetry, music, visual art, design & open to any other type of artsy-ness not listed.
http://www.sdfringe.org/
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KATE WOLF MUSIC FESTIVAL
June 28-July 1, 2018 Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville
The annual Kate Wolf Music Festival is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a great weekend with friends, family and lovers of fabulous music. Black Oak Ranch, the Mendocino home to the Hog Farm and Camp Winnarainbow-a circus camp for kids, is three hours north of San Fancisco and two hours south of Arcata.
http://katewolfmusicfestival.com/
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OMAHA SOLSTICE REGGAE & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
June TBA Omaha, Nebraska
The annual Omaha Reggae and World Music Fest in Omaha, Nebraska, is a concert celebration that boasts homegrown and nationally & International touring Reggae, Ska, Dub, Dancehall and rocksteady musical acts. The one-day music festival features live performances including Jamaican Legendary Artists, arts and crafts and tasty island eats and also doubles as a food drive. Bring a can of food for Donation.
http://www.omahasolsticereggaefest.com/
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BLISSFEST 38th Annual
July 13-15, 2018 Harbor Springs, MI
The annual event is a showcase of the many musical styles that define American roots and world music. Bluegrass, Blues, Zydeco, Celtic, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Ethnic, World music and dance all share the stage. Innovators of these roots styles are on hand to dazzle and amaze. The Blissfest Music Organization has its annual festival at the Blissfest Festival Farm located near Cross Village, Ml.
http://blissfest.org
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TOMORROWLAND
July 20-22 and 27-29, 2018 Belgium
Enter a fascinating story to be written during two weekends of love & unity. In a commitment to create a reality that relates positively with Mother Nature and contributes to the well-being of the next generations. Let’s engage with each other and do something good today, for which we will be grateful for tomorrow.
http://www.tomorrowland.com/home
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GUITARFISH MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 26-29, 2018 Joshua Tree, California
The JTMF family is thrilled to team up with our friends at Guitarfish Festival to co-produce the event. Guitarfish is over a mile high, in the forest, by the south Yuba river. Intimate, family friendly, phenomenal music and a magical setting.
http://www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com/
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NW WORLD REGGAE FESTIVAL
July 27-29, 2018 Mt Hood, Oregon
For 13 years there has been a reggae renaissance developing in the Northwest. The result is a strong musical foundation for the “Reggae” community that has formed in Oregon’s NWWRF. A community that has invited and welcomed conscious musical artists from around the globe. http://www.nwwrf.com
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LOLLAPALOOZA
July Grant Park, Chicago
An annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rockand hip hop bands, dance and comedy performances and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups and various visual artists.
http://www.lollapalooza.com/
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REGGAE ON THE RIVER
Aug Garberville, CA
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SEATTLE HEMPFEST
Aug Seattle, WA
The Seattle HEMPFEST® protestival is founded in the belief that the public is better served when citizens and public officials work cooperatively in order to successfully accomplish common goals. The Seattle HEMPFEST® rally is the world’s largest annual event advocating cannabis law reform, in a unique “protestival” environment. This annual event is held every August in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks on the Seattle waterfront.
http://www.hempfest.org/
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KAABOO
Sept Del Mar, California
KAABOO was created by music lovers for music lovers. An adult escape, uniquely curated to appeal to all five senses, with world-class music, dancing, incredible cuisine, craft libations, inspiring contemporary art, and personal indulgences. A curated three-day sound voyage that combines rock-n-roll music and tastemaking events in a modern wonderland on the warm shores of the pacific.
https://www.kaaboodelmar.com/
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SONOMA HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
September 22-23, 2018 Glen Ellen, CA
The Sonoma Harvest Music Festival at B.R. Cohn is everything you love in a music festival and nothing you don’t! No other festival offers the world’s top musicians paired with Sonoma Valley’s famous laid-back atmosphere, hospitality, incredible wines and farm-inspired cuisine in an intimate vineyard setting steeped in wine country history and charm.
https://sonomaharvestmusicfestival.com/
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TOGETHER BOSTON
September 23-30, 2018 Cambridge, Massachusetts
Together Boston is an annual celebration of music, art and technology, first held in February, 2010, with continually broadening scope of musical genres as well as a thorough exploration of the art and technology sectors. Through a week-long series of educational and professional discussion panels, art installations, film screenings, and musical performances at venues around the Boston/Cambridge area, Together Boston attracts tens of thousands each May.
http://togetherboston.com/
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AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FEST
Sept Austin, Texas
Taking place at Zilker Park in Austin, TX, ACL Festival has grown to 2 weekends, 8 stages and over 130 bands.
http://www.aclfestival.com/
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TERRAPIN HILL MUSIC FESTIVALS: Harrodsburg, Kentucky
CABIN FEVER RELIEVER – April
FAMILY REUNION – June
HARVEST FESTIVAL – Sept
SNUGGLEWEEN – Oct
http://www.terrapinhillfestivals.com/
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SUMMER MELTDOWN FEST
Aug Darrington, WA
http://www.summermeltdownfest.com/
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STRAWBERRY FIELDS UK
Aug Heather, Leicester, UK
http://www.strawberryfieldsfestival.co.uk/
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HYPERION MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
Aug Spencer, IN
http://hyperionfestival.com/
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INDIAN SPIRIT FESTIVAL
Sept Stendal, Germany
http://www.indian-spirit.de
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NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sept Chicago, IL
http://www.northcoastfestival.com/
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CHICO WORLD MUSIC FEST
September Chico CA
http://www.csuchico.edu/upe/performance/performances/chico-world-music-festival.php
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TOMORROWWORLD
Sept Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia
http://www.tomorrowworld.com/
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JOSHUA TREE ROOTS FALL MUSIC FEST
Oct 4-7, 2018 California
JTMF is honored to align with Joshua Tree Living Arts (501c3), a non-profit dedicated to enriching lives, empowering people, and strengthening community via sustainable educational programs. JTLA creates a robust schedule of playshops & classes at Kidsville, the Positive Vibration Station, and the Yoga & Healing stage at the festivals. Art enriches (and saves) lives.
http://www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com/
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SANTA CRUZ MUSIC FESTIVAL
October Santa Cruz, CA
http://santacruzmusicfestival.com/
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INFRASOUND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Oct Black River Falls, Wisconsin
http://infrasoundfestival.com/
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ESPERANZAH! WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL BARCELONA
Oct El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
http://www.esperanzah.es/
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PHASES OF THE MOON
Oct Mulberry Mountain, Ozark, AR
http://phasesofthemoonfestival.com/
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TERRAPIN HILL MUSIC FESTIVALS:
Oct Harrodsburg, Kentucky
http://www.terrapinhillfestivals.com/
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ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL ORLANDO
Nov Orlando, Florida
EDC is an all-encompassing carnival for the 21st century. From rides and performers to mind-blowing fireworks and art installations to cutting-edge sound and special effects, you’ll find yourself immersed in another world. Explore and discover all its magical surprises and create your own adventure.This is the place where our spirits run free—a boundless playground filled with music, adventure, art, excitement and love. As the vivid colors of the afternoon give way to the night’s neon dreamscapes, our collective imaginations come alive as we all gather together as one. Journey with us through a world of super blooming beats and funkdafied freaks. This is the Electric Daisy Carnival.
http://orlando.electricdaisycarnival.com/
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EARTHCORE
Nov Pyalong, Victoria, Australia
www.earthcore.com.au
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ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL BRASIL
Dec Sao Paulo, Brasil
EDC is an all-encompassing carnival for the 21st century. From rides and performers to mind-blowing fireworks and art installations to cutting-edge sound and special effects, you’ll find yourself immersed in another world. Explore and discover all its magical surprises and create your own adventure.This is the place where our spirits run free—a boundless playground filled with music, adventure, art, excitement and love. As the vivid colors of the afternoon give way to the night’s neon dreamscapes, our collective imaginations come alive as we all gather together as one. Journey with us through a world of super blooming beats and funkdafied freaks. This is the Electric Daisy Carnival.
http://brasil.electricdaisycarnival.com/en/
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STRAWBERRY FIELDS, AUS
Nov Victoria, Australia
http://www.strawberry-fields.com.au/
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THE EXPERIENCE – THAILAND
Dec Koh Tao, Thailand
http://theexperience-kohtao.com/
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VORTEX PSYTRANCE FEST
Dec Cape Town, South Africa
http://vortextranceadventures.co.za/
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JAM CRUISE
Jan 15-21, 2019 Cozumel, Mexico
Jam Cruise is a one-of-a-kind music and vacation experience featuring 5 days of music aboard a luxurious cruise ship, the MSC Divina. Now in it’s 14th sailing, Jam Cruise has grown into a coveted destination and yearly retreat for both music lovers and artists alike. With multiple venues around the ship, around-the-clock onboard music, port stops in beautiful and tropical locales, and some the coolest fans on the planet, it’s easy to see what makes Jam Cruise so unique and special. Every year is a new adventure. Come join us on the open seas and experience it for yourself!
http://www.jamcruise.com/
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WE’LL BE BACK NEXT YEAR
GEM AND JAM FESTIVAL
January 25-28, 2018 Tucson, AZ
Hosting both prominent Internationally and Nationally touring names in the jam and electronic music scenes; Gem and Jam is not just a music festival. Workshops, dancers, visual performers, high-end art gallery installations coupled with cutting edge production and attention to every detail ensure for an over the top experience. The annual Gem and Jam Festival is held each year during the world-renowned Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase making this special weekend each year the perfect pairing in music and art for gem enthusiasts and festival goers of all kinds.
http://gemandjamfestival.com/
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ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL MEXICO
Feb 24-25, 2018 Mexico City, Mexico
EDC is an all-encompassing carnival for the 21st century. From rides and performers to mind-blowing fireworks and art installations to cutting-edge sound and special effects, you’ll find yourself immersed in another world. Explore and discover all its magical surprises and create your own adventure.This is the place where our spirits run free—a boundless playground filled with music, adventure, art, excitement and love. As the vivid colors of the afternoon give way to the night’s neon dreamscapes, our collective imaginations come alive as we all gather together as one. Journey with us through a world of super blooming beats and funkdafied freaks. This is the Electric Daisy Carnival.
http://mexico.electricdaisycarnival.com/en/
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SXSW
March 12-18, 2018 Austin, Texas
The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery.
Year after year, the event is a launching pad for new creative content. New media presentations, music showcases and film screenings provide buzz-generating exposure for creators and compelling entertainment for audiences. Conference panel discussions present a forum for learning, business activity thrives at the Trade Shows and global networking opportunities abound. Intellectual and creative intermingling among industry leaders continues to spark new ideas and carve the path for the future of each ever-evolving field, long after the events’ conclusion.
http://www.sxsw.com/
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WANEE
April 18-21, 2018 Live Oak, Florida
The festival, hosted by the Allman Brothers Band until 2014 and managed by Live Nation, is held outdoors on two stages (Peach Stage & Mushroom Stage). In later years, The Porch Stage, The Traveling Stage and The Campground Stage have been added and are frequently used now. In recent years, the Wanee Festival has gone from a two-day- to a three-day-long festival. Even though the official festival is only three days long, many festival goers arrive early for the Wanee Kickoff Party, known as Wanee Wednesday, which features less well known artists and is typically the night before the opening day of the festival.
http://www.waneefestival.com/
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COACHELLA
April 13-15 & 20-22, 2018 Indio, CA
Known simply as Coachella, the annual music and arts festival is held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California. Coachella was officially launched in 1999 by Paul Tollett and is now organized by Goldenvoice. The three-day festival takes place during two weekends in April. Musical acts range from indie, folk, alternative, rock, hip hop, and electronic genres perform on several main stages for thousands of fans from all over the world. Scattered around the main stages (Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, Gobi Tent, Mojave Tent, and the Sahara Tent) are massive sculptures and the iconic Ferris Wheel that are often used as meeting points.
http://www.coachella.com/
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