From: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson
MONSTER ENERGY FORT ROCK
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S BIGGEST ROCK FESTIVAL
SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AT
JETBLUE PARK IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
WITH HARD HITTING ROCK LINEUP FEATURING
SLIPKNOT, GODSMACK,
BREAKING BENJAMIN, PAPA ROACH,
IN THIS MOMENT, THE PRETTY RECKLESS AND MORE
LIMITED NUMBER OF DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE DURING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 THROUGH FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 PRE-SALE
Monster Energy Fort Rock will bring some of the biggest rock bands together Saturday, April 25 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, FL for its third consecutive year, after selling out last year with 12,500 fans in attendance.
South Florida's Biggest Rock Festival helps kick off the World's Loudest Month festival series and will feature performances from Slipknot, Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, In This Moment, The Pretty Reckless, Motionless In White, We Are Harlot, Starset, Young Guns, Islander, and more.
The Monster Energy Fort Rock ticket pre-sale begins Tuesday, December 9 (see below for details) at www.FortRockFestival.com.
Slipknot's Corey Taylor says, "It's gonna be awesome bringing one of the world's loudest bands to Fort Rock for the World's Loudest Month. I hope the fans are ready because we're coming for EVERYONE."
"We're excited to be returning to a great music market in Fort Myers, Florida," says Clay Busch, Head of Marketing for Danny Wimmer Presents. "The past two years have proven to us that Fort Myers has a hunger for rock. With the help of our amazing regional partners, this year's lineup will be the biggest show South Florida has ever seen."
Check out the official Monster Energy Fort Rock announcement video trailer at http://youtu.be/J_U_cbI1zwc.
A limited number of discounted General Admission pre-sale tickets for Monster Energy Fort Rock will be available for purchase from Tuesday, December 9 at 10:00 AM ET through Friday, December 12 at 9:59 AM ET.
Pre-sale tickets will be priced as follows (plus fees):
- Tuesday, December 9: $29.50
- Wednesday, December 10: $39.50
- Thursday, December 11: $49.50
A password for access to the ticket pre-sale can be obtained via www.FortRockFestival.com, local Fort Myers rock radio stations, www.FloridaWeekly.com and select rock media outlets.
Regularly priced General Admission and VIP tickets go on sale Friday, December 12 at 10:00 AM ET at www.FortRockFestival.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. At that time, tickets will be priced as follows (plus fees):
- General Admission: $59.50
- General Admission Ticket 4-Pack: $199
- VIP: $99.50
- Zippo VIP Ticket 2-Pack: $225 (includes 2 commemorative Fort Rock Zippo lighters)
VIP tickets include: a VIP entrance to venue; access to VIP lounge area featuring dedicated bar, beverage and food service; viewing of main stage (seated and standing areas); seated area with shade for dining; private restroom facilities; and a VIP guest laminate.
In addition, select Pita Pit and 3 Pepper Burrito Co. locations will be selling General Admission tickets for $59.50, with no service fees.
A limited number of discounted General Admission tickets will also be available for active military via Monster Energy Fort Rock partner GovX (www.govx.com).
Ticket prices will increase in the coming weeks, so fans are encouraged to buy now and save.
Monster Energy returns as the festival's title sponsor and will be on site conducting giveaways, hosting Monster Energy artist signings, and offering Monster Energy Drink samples.
Monster Energy Fort Rock is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents and AEG Live and is part of the World's Loudest Month festival series kick-off. The World's Loudest Month features the biggest names in rock music performing in eight distinct concert atmospheres across the country in April and May.
2015 sponsors for Monster Energy Fort Rock include Monster Energy, Jack Daniel's, Jägermeister, Crazy Dave's Music Experience powered by Musicians Institute, Fxck Cancer, Zippo Encore, Revolver Magazine, Alternative Press, and Loudwire, with more to be announced.
JetBlue Park is the spring training home of the 2013 World Champion Boston Red Sox, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers, Florida.
- Website: www.FortRockFestival.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortrockfestival
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/fortrockfest
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/fortrockfest
About Danny Wimmer Presents
Since 1995, DWP has created, developed and produced events from the club level to some of the largest North American festivals. Founded by industry veteran Danny Wimmer, DWP produces some of the largest festivals in the rock and alternative landscapes. Never satisfied with the status quo, Danny Wimmer Presents strives to create memorable and fulfilling concert experiences leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions.
About AEG Live
AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices, and owns, operates or exclusively books thirty-five state-of-the-art venues. The current and recent concert tour roster includes artists such as Alicia Keys, American Idols, Bon Jovi, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, The WHO, Trey Songz and Juanes. The company is also currently producing residency shows at The Coloseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas including Celine Dion, Rod Stewart and Shania Twain and is the exclusive promoter at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. AEG Live is also the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach Country Music Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
www.aeglive.com
About Monster Energy
Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy, we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality.
www.monsterenergy.com | www.facebook.com/monsterenergy
About Jack Daniel's
Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866, the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails. Jack Daniel's encourages its friends to drink responsibly.
About Jägermeister
Jägermeister, which translates to "master hunter," is the #1 selling imported liqueur in the United States and one of the top shot brands in the world. The full-bodied flavor of Jägermeister, which includes cinnamon, star anise, ginger, orange and cardamom, is a result of a lengthy maceration to extract aromatic compounds from a closely guarded recipe of 56 herbs, roots, blossoms and fruits, plus aging in oak casks for one year. The production process is exacting and includes sourcing the ingredients in their raw, unprocessed form, along with 383 quality checks to ensure its iconic taste profile. Jägermeister Liqueur is 35% Alc./Vol. and imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY. Visit www.jager.com or www.facebook.com/JagerUSA for additional information. DRINK RESPONSIBLY
Monster Energy Fort Rock Publicity Contact
Kristine Ashton-Magnuson/Ashton-Magnuson Mediakristine@am-media.net
(818) 996-2496
Monster Energy Fort Rock Marketing, Media & Sponsorship Contact
Clay Busch/Danny Wimmer Presentsclay@armsdivision.com