The Return of the SweetWater 420 Festival April 20th and 21st
February 01, 2024Exciting news released today as SweetWater 420 Fest will make a FULL RETURN this year for two days at Pullman Yards and feature 25+ Artists. The music festival based in Atlanta, Georgia began in 2004 and has since evolved into a prominent event 20 years later. No lineup has been announced as of this posting, but past lineups have included a mix of jam bands, rock, alternative, indie, hip-hop, and electronic music artists like Widespread Panic, Trey Anastasio Band, and Snoop Dogg, Trombone Shorty to name a few. This year will no doubt bring a line up that everyone can appreciate!
Trombone Shorty performing at the SweetWater Fest in 2017. Photo Credits: Addison Hill/Caren West PR
The SweetWater 420 Fest originated in 2004 as a celebration of music and sustainability, inspired by the Earth Day movement. The festival takes its name from the SweetWater Brewing Company, a local Atlanta brewery and the event's main sponsor. Initially envisioned as a one-day Earth Day party, the festival grew over the years, expanding to a full weekend of music, art, and environmental awareness. The organizers aimed to create an event that not only provided entertainment but also promoted eco-friendly practices and community engagement. The festival not only showcases live music but also emphasizes environmental sustainability, offering eco-friendly initiatives, a 5K run, and an artist market.
As of this writing early bird tickets are on sale, and all details can be found on their official site.
Highlights from the past, SweetWater 420 Fest returns April 20-21, 2024! SweetWater 420 Fest - SweetWater 420 Fest YouTube Channel
Official Press release this today from Sweetwater 420 Festival organizers is below:
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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2024 is making waves with an announcement that goes beyond expectations! The artist lineup breakdown by day has been revealed which includes Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Fred again.., Pretty Lights, Megan Thee Stallion, Cage The Elephant, Maggie Rogers, Melanie Martinez, Khruangbin, Cigarettes After Sex, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Diplo, Carly Rae Jepsen, Fisher, Jon Batiste, Dominic Fike, Parcels, Idles, Joey Bada$$, Lizzy McAlpine, T-Pain, Interpol, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Two Friends, Taking Back Sunday, Gary Clark Jr, TV Girl, Thundercat, Ashnikko, Brittany Howard, and over hundred more artists!. Unlike past years, festival-goers are in for a treat as the What stage comes alive not just on Friday but also on Thursday, featuring an exciting headliner.
In a groundbreaking move historic first ever for Bonnaroo – patrons will get to experience the magic of the What Stage on Thursday evening with Pretty Lights taking center stage, and a sunrise set later in the weekend at the Other stage. Don't miss the chance to be part of this musical extravaganza at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2024!
Bonnaroo returns June 13-16, 2024! Bonnaroo - Bonnaroo YouTube Channel
Tickets go on sale this Thursday morning! Head over to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival site today and secure your tickets to experience a year you will never forget on the farm with your friends.
Official Press release this morning from Bonnaroo is below:
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WFMC Jams had a chance to sit down with Chance Peña at the 2023 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Saturday afternoon. Chance who grew up in Texas, found his interest in music at a very early age of four when he discovered his dad's guitar and would eventually a few years later started playing in church.
Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez
Chance was 15 years old when his interest turned mainly to music and had the opportunity to perform on "The Voice". Taking the experience from competing with other artists and the experience from performing on the show, he favored the idea to become a musician despite the general conceived fallacies of the music industry. As a result, Chance embraces music with all the challenges that come with it and the hard work involved while staying true to being himself. As a result he has released many successful singles including "High's and Lows" "Bleeding Out" and "In My Room" earlier this year. On July 21st, Chance will be releasing the EP "Lovers to Strangers" which will include "In My Room." The single already has over 100+ million plays on Spotify.
For the full audio interview with Chance Peña below to learn more about the members and how music has become a passion:
After Bonnaroo, Chance will hit the road and continue his tour into the United Kingdom for several shows.
For additional tour information and details on his upcoming album in the future, be sure to check out Chance Peña official website and follow his social media.
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival returned to Manchester, TN is located on a 700+ acre farm providing attendees one of the most unique experiences in the country allowing four plus days of live non-stop music across many large stages. In addition to all the fun offered in Centaroo, the festival has taken great strides each year to build "Outeroo" a camping area accommodating many thousands of people feature packed with uniquely themed plazas, smaller stages for exclusive and intimate performances,
Saturday's headliners included Odesza, along with many artists performing across multiple stages. WFMC Jams was onsite for its fifth year providing coverage, interviews, and photography of independent artists.
Bonnaroo makes magic and memories with friends. Check out the vibe by viewing atmosphere shots of Saturday throughout the day.