February 18th, 2010 (Gulf Shores, AL) – The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival is thrilled to announce an incredible lineup for its inaugural year including performances from Trey Anastasio, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ray LaMontagne, Ben Harper, The Flaming Lips, and Alison Krauss. The 3-day music and arts festival is scheduled for May 14th – 16th and is sure to be an experience like no other. Located directly on the sandy white beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, The Hangout is the first major music festival of the summer festival season. A full confirmed lineup is listed below with more bands to be announced in the coming weeks.
“Watching this caliber of performers directly on the beach will truly be a unique experience. There’s just nothing like it,” said A.J. Niland, of HUKA Entertainment. “This will be one of the biggest beach parties this area has ever seen.”
With performances taking place on four stages, and two main stages on the beach, the festival hopes to bring the Gulf Coast into the national music scene. In addition, festival organizers have other activities still to be announced. Attendance will be limited to 35,000 people per day.
Festival tickets are available online at www.hangoutmusicfest.com as well as at The Hangout and Surf Style stores along the central Gulf Coast. Ticket prices are $159 for a three-day pass and limited $82 day passes will be available after the schedule is announced in the weeks to come. VIP ticket packages and travel packages start at $500 and are available online or by phone at 1-888-512-SHOW.
There is a wide assortment of lodging options surrounding the festival including traditional hotels and beach-front condos to camping at the local state park. Visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com for more information.
WHEN: FRIDAY MAY 14th - SUNDAY MAY 16th
WHERE: THE SOUTHERN END OF AL-Hwy 59, GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
PRICES: $159 3-DAY PASS / LIMITED $85 DAY PASSES / VIP TICKET AND TRAVEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE
FESTIVAL WEBSITE: http://www.hangoutmusicfest.com
CONFIRMED ARTISTS INCLUDE: CONFIRMED ARTISTS INCLUDE: Trey Anastasio + Zac Brown Band + John Legend + Ben Harper and Relentless7 + The Black Crowes + Alison Krauss and Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas + Gov’t Mule + Flaming Lips + Ray Lamontagne + Michael Franti and Spearhead + Rodrigo Y Gabriela + Funky Meters + Blind Boys of Alabama + Matisyahu + Girl Talk + Guster + Brett Dennen + Keller Williams + Jerry Jeff Walker + North Mississippi All-stars + A.L.O. + The Whigs + Ozomatli + OK GO + Grace Potter and the Nocturnals + Orianthi + Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam + Pnuma Trio + Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears + Toubab Krewe + Mat Hires + A.A. Bondy + Rachel Goodrich + Moon Taxi + El Cantador + Kristy Lee + Roman Street
For more information, please visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com or contact:
National Press Inquires: Crissa Requate, Music Allies – crissa@musicallies.com/ 828-252-6300 x703
Regional Press Inquires: Niki Lim, Red Square Agency – niki@redsquareagency.com/ 251-753-6912
Online Press Inquires: Brett Jones, Music Allies – brett@musicallies.com/ 828-252-6300 x706
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