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HOUSTON OPEN AIR
BAND PERFORMANCE TIMES, PRE-PARTY & AFTERPARTIES ANNOUNCED
FOR SEPTEMBER 24 & 25 FESTIVAL
AT NRG PARK IN HOUSTON

THE BIGGEST ROCK EXPERIENCE IN TEXAS
FEATURES OVER 35 BANDS
LED BY AVENGED SEVENFOLD AND ALICE IN CHAINS
PLUS DEFTONES, CHEVELLE, SLAYER AND MANY MORE

Band performance times have been announced for the debut of Houston Open Air on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 at Houston's NRG Park.

Houston Open Air boasts a lineup of over 35 bands on three stages, led by rock heavyweights Avenged Sevenfold and Alice In Chains, along with Deftones, Chevelle, Slayer and many more. Texas's biggest rock experience also features the celebrated Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Whiskey Row, and a Texas-sized Gourmet Man Food experience, which will highlight Houston's emergence as a great American food city — including the Tacolandia Mexican food village, with some of Houston's top Tex-Mex spots, presented by the Houston Press and Tabasco.

Houston Open Air flyer with band lineup and venue details

Weekend General Admission and VIP tickets—as well as a limited number of single day tickets—for Houston Open Air are available at www.HoustonOpenAir.com.

Danny Wimmer Presents / Houston Open Air have partnered with Third String Productions, founders of the So What?! Music Festival and Dirt Bar, to present the official Houston Open Air Kickoff Party on Friday, September 23, along with afterparties on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. All three events will be held at Dirt Bar (1209 Caroline Street in Houston) and will feature an array of special guest DJs and appearances from select Houston Open Air artists. These events are 21+ and are free to anyone on a first come first served basis, as space is limited. Doors open at 9:00 PM each night. Stay tuned to www.HoustonOpenAir.com for announcements of artist appearances, DJ sets and other surprises!

The current Houston Open Air performance times (subject to change) are as follows:

Saturday, September 24

Monster Energy Discovery Stage

9:50 PMAlice In Chains
7:50 PMThe Cult
5:15 PMAlter Bridge
3:50 PMTexas Hippie Coalition
2:40 PMSick Puppies
1:30 PMSons of Texas
12:20 PMThe Word Alive

Bud Light Endeavor Stage

8:45 PMSlayer
6:05 PMMinistry
4:25 PMAnthrax
3:15 PMSevendust
2:05 PMMax & Iggor Cavalera Return To Roots
12:55 PMGemini Syndrome

Jack Daniel's Atlantis Stage

6:55 PMChevy Metal
5:45 PMBuckcherry
3:55 PMJim Breuer and the Loud & Rowdy
2:05 PMletlive.
12:50 PMDinosaur Pile-Up
11:45 AMTo Whom It May (ReverbNation BOTB winner)

Sunday, September 25

Monster Energy Discovery Stage

8:40 PMAvenged Sevenfold
6:50 PMChevelle
4:40 PMBaroness
3:15 PMOf Mice & Men
2:00 PMAvatar
12:50 PMStarset
11:40 AMTwelve Foot Ninja

Bud Light Endeavor Stage

7:45 PMDeftones
5:55 PMPierce The Veil
3:55 PMGhost
2:35 PMHellyeah
1:25 PMYoung Guns
12:15 PMSkindred

Jack Daniel's Atlantis Stage

5:15 PMNothing More
4:10 PMThe Amity Affliction
2:50 PMNeck Deep
1:20 PMKYNG
12:20 PMMothership
11:15 AMSeptember Mourning

Doors open at 11:00 AM each day.

Hotel discounts for Houston Open Air are available through Curadora at: https://curadora.com/events/houston-open-air-2016-219baf2a/. For full details about all tickets, hotel and VIP packages, visit www.HoustonOpenAir.com.

As previously announced, a portion of the proceeds from all Houston Open Air tickets sold will benefit the Greater Houston Storm Relief Fund. The Greater Houston Storm Relief Fund was established by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to accept flood relief donations that will stay in the Houston community and aid the victims of the recent storms. To donate or learn more, visit www.houstonrecovers.org.

Houston Open Air is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, a producer of some of the biggest rock festivals in America, including LOUDER THAN LIFE, Chicago Open Air, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Fort Rock, Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Northern Invasion, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Rock On The Range and more.

Houston Open Air sponsors include: Monster Energy, Bud Light, Jack Daniel's, El Jimador, Fxck Cancer's Dyin2Live, NRG Park and SoHo Concessions, and more.

NRG Park, home of the NFL's Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, is located at One NRG Park in Houston, TX.

For more information on Houston Open Air, visit:

Map of the Houston Open Air festival grounds

About Danny Wimmer Presents

Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. With 580,000 fans attending all DWP festivals in 2015, and 10 billion media impressions, DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock Festival, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, and Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, among others.
www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

About NRG Park

NRG Park is the premier and most-versatile tradeshow, consumer show, convention and sports and entertainment complex in Harris County, specifically near the cultural center and urban hub of Houston, Texas. The 350-acre complex with 26,000 parking spaces is uniquely comprised of four facilities: NRG Center, NRG Arena, NRG Stadium and NRG Astrodome where adaptability, hospitality and distinct service all meet to provide a world-class experience. The uniqueness of NRG Park is apparent in the flexibility of its facilities, each offering the opportunity to host large exhibitions, concerts, sporting events, conventions and meetings. NRG Stadium is home to both the Houston Texans and the world-famous Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. NRG Center offers 1.4 million square feet of exhibit and meeting space, as well as, being fully wired to accommodate networking needs of our clients. NRG Arena's versatile seating configurations and adjacent exhibit space comfortably accommodate mid-scale events. And then there's NRG Astrodome, an iconic structure that served many sports and entertainment performances for nearly forty years. At NRG Park, education, entertainment, trade, commerce and competition all come together in one vibrant and energizing environment. Couple this with our professional staff dedicated to achieving the highest levels of customer and guest satisfaction and you'll clearly understand why NRG Park is a leader in the event industry.
http://nrgpark.com

Houston Open Air Festival Publicity Contact

Kristine Ashton-Magnuson/Ashton-Magnuson Media
kristine@am-media.net; (818) 996-2496

Houston Open Air Marketing & Sponsorship Contact

Clay Busch/Danny Wimmer Presents
clay@dwpresents.com