From: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson
COUNTDOWN TO UPROAR BEGINS TODAY!
ROCKSTAR ENERGY UPROAR FESTIVAL
KICKS OFF AUGUST 15 IN DETROIT
WITH HEADLINERS GODSMACK,
ALONG WITH SEETHER,
SKILLET, BUCKCHERRY, POP EVIL, ESCAPE THE FATE,
3 YEARS HOLLOW, WITHIN REASON, NEW MEDICINE,
SONS OF REVELRY, THESE RAVEN SKIES, AND TATTERED
The Countdown To UPROAR has begun! The fifth annual Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival hits the road August 15 in Detroit and runs through September 21. The festival's powerful lineup includes multiplatinum mainstage bands Godsmack and Seether, along with Skillet, Buckcherry, Pop Evil, Escape The Fate, 3 Years Hollow, Within Reason, New Medicine, 2013 UPROAR Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands winner Sons of Revelry, These Raven Skies, and Tattered.
Tickets and details for each show are available now at www.RockstarUPROAR.com.
As previously announced, the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands returns to the Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival for a fourth consecutive year in 2014. The annual competition is underway now for most dates on the touring rock music and lifestyle festival, and runs through September 12 (deadlines vary by market). Bands can enter the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands—and fans can vote for their favorite band—at http://uproar.battleofthebands.com. Bands will be chosen one week prior to the UPROAR show at the venue they've selected to play. Finalists will compete for the grand prize—valued at over $15,000—which includes a coveted spot on the 2015 Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival, the opportunity to record an EP with legendary producer/mixer Jay Baumgardner at NRG Recording Studios in Hollywood, CA, a Rockford Fosgate Prize Pack, Ernie Ball Guitar String Endorsement, Music Man Instruments, and more.
The current Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival tour itinerary is as follows. Please note that the band lineup varies by date. Visit http://www.RockstarUPROAR.com/tour-dates for details.
| Date | Market | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri. 8/15 | Clarkston, MI | DTE Energy Music Theatre |
| Sat. 8/16 | Peru, IL | Illinois Valley Regional Airport |
| Sun. 8/17 | Cincinnati, OH | PNC Pavilion at Riverbend |
| Tue. 8/19 | Pittsburgh, PA | Stage AE |
| Wed. 8/20 | Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun |
| Fri. 8/22 | Syracuse, NY | New York State Fairgrounds |
| Sat. 8/23 | Mount Pocono, PA | Mount Airy Casino Resort |
| Sun. 8/24 | Noblesville, IN | Klipsch Music Center |
| Tue. 8/26 | Camden, NJ | Susquehanna Bank Center |
| Wed. 8/27 | Gilford, NH | Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook |
| Fri. 8/29 | Simpsonville, SC | Charter Amphitheater |
| Sat. 8/30 | Tampa, FL | MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre |
| Sun. 8/31 | Gulfport, MS | Jones Park |
| Tue. 9/2 | Grand Prairie, TX | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie |
| Wed. 9/3 | Corpus Christi, TX | Concrete Street Amphitheater |
| Fri. 9/5 | Bonner Springs, KS | Cricket Wireless Amphitheater |
| Sat. 9/6 | Sioux City, IA | Tyson Event Center |
| Sun. 9/7 | Oklahoma City, OK | Zoo Amphitheatre |
| Tue. 9/9 | Broomfield, CO | 1STBANK Center |
| Thu. 9/11 | Post Falls, ID | Greyhound Park (KHTQ presents Rock Hard At The Park Powered By Rockstar Energy Drink) |
| Fri. 9/12 | Auburn, WA | White River Amphitheatre (KISW's Pain In The Grass) |
| Tue. 9/16 | Irvine, CA | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater |
| Wed. 9/17 | Las Vegas, NV | The Joint |
| Thu. 9/18 | Phoenix, AZ | Comerica Theatre |
| Sat. 9/20 | Albuquerque, NM | Isleta Amphitheater (Revolt on the Rio Grande) |
| Sun. 9/21 | TBA | TBA |
| 3 Years Hollow will be performing on dates from August 15-26 | ||
| Within Reason will be performing on dates from August 27-September 9 | ||
| New Medicine will be performing on dates from September 11-21 | ||
The Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival is made possible through the support of sponsors including Rockstar Energy Drink, Blackstream Records, Yamaha Motorcycles, COLDCOCK Herbal Whiskey, Rockford Fosgate, MATADOR Beef Jerky, Fxck Cancer, and UNKNOWN Industries.
- www.RockstarUPROAR.com
- http://uproar.battleofthebands.com
- www.facebook.com/RockstarUPROAR
- https://twitter.com/rockstaruproar
- www.youtube.com/user/RockstarUPROAR
About Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival
The Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival is produced by John Reese and John Oakes of Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE) and CAA's Darryl Eaton and Ryan Harlacher. SGE is one of the world's premier music festival production companies. With hundreds of live events worldwide each year, SGE works with agencies, brands and musical talent to produce or co-produce concerts across various genres and interests.
www.RockstarUPROAR.com
About Rockstar
Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles — from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 20 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. New from Rockstar for 2013, Rockstar Energy Water is a non-carbonated and sugar free enhanced water beverage that is now available throughout the U.S. in three refreshing flavors. For more information visit: www.RockstarEnergy.com.
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Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival Publicity Contact:
Kristine Ashton-Magnuson/Ashton-Magnuson Mediakristine@am-media.net; (818) 996-2496
Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival Social Media Contact:
Lizzy Gonzalez/Street Smart Marketinglizzy@streetsmartmktg.com