From: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson
REVOLUTION ROCK FESTIVAL
WRAPS FIRST YEAR WITH 15,000 IN ATTENDANCE
OUTDOORS AT FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO IN MASHANTUCKET, CT
WITH HEADLINERS AVENGED SEVENFOLD,
ALONG WITH SLAYER, VOLBEAT, CHEVELLE, AND MORE
Revolution Rock Festival—fueled by Monster Energy—wrapped its first year with 15,000 in attendance at the Saturday, September 17 rock festival held outdoors at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT.
Produced by AEG Live, Revolution Rock Festival featured performances from 16 bands on two stages, including headliners Avenged Sevenfold, along with Slayer, Volbeat, Chevelle, Of Mice & Men, Anthrax, Ghost, Killswitch Engage, Sevendust and more.
The venue was at capacity and hotel rooms at adjacent Foxwoods Resort Casino were sold out during the festival, which offered multiple onsite experiences and some of the area's yummiest food trucks and vendors in addition to top rock bands.
Here is some praise for Revolution Rock Festival from various media:
"The Revolution Rock Festival shook the grounds at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday. It was an action packed day of heavy hitting hard rock and heavy metal on two stages, headlined by popular metal band Avenged Sevenfold and ghoulish Swedish rock band Ghost…The enormous roster was enough to please even the pickiest metal head…"
—Shawn Costa, MassLive.com, September 19, 2016
"The festival…was well-done. The schedule of acts was maintained like a military operation. The band selection was strong. The food choices were plentiful and tasty. And the shuttles taking fans on and off the property—and the parking situation—were well-handled. Overall, I give Revolution Rock and all of the acts on the bill, four out of four stars. This was probably one of the best-run festivals I've attended."
—Mike Chaiken, Bristol Observer, September 18, 2016
"…it was a beautiful pre-fall day and trees on the gentle hills backdropping Foxwoods property were starting to change color…The performances went off like clockwork with no overlaps, and people got quickly into the tide-like rhythm of dashing back and forth from one act to the next…Space doesn't allow for analysis of all the bands, but there was something about each I enjoyed…The sound from both stages was particularly clear, which is never easy outdoors and with the musical dynamics and rhythm of metal. We'll look forward to Revolution II…"
—Rick Koster, New London Day, September 18, 2016
For more information on Revolution Rock Festival, visit:
- Website: www.RevolutionRockFestival.com
- Facebook & Instagram: @RevolutionRockFestival
- Twitter: @RevRockFest
- Official Hashtag: #RevolutionRock
Here is a link to photos from Revolution Rock Festival for media use:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tzzgdd0z42et6ku/AABdsnk245f-m8rcH-KW0RP_a?dl=0
(Please credit George Tazzini.)
About AEG Live
AEG Live is one of the largest live music companies in the world. The company is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals. AEG Live operates in North America, Europe and Asia through 16 regional offices that support its tours which include such artists as Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney; produces or supports over 25 music festivals, including the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival; and owns, manages or books more than 60 clubs and theaters. AEG Live presents more than 8,000 shows annually worldwide and conducts business under such globally renowned brands as AEG Live, Goldenvoice, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Marshall Arts LTD, and Madison House Presents. For more information visit www.aeglive.com.
About Foxwoods Resort Casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino is the premier resort destination in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in six casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to quick service, world-renowned spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, and exclusive retailers. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event. Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.
For more information about Revolution Rock Festival, please contact:
—PR: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson, AM Media; kristine@am-media.net; (818) 996-2496
—MARKETING: Chamie McCurry, AEG Live; chamie@aeglive.com
—SPONSORSHIP: Chris Thomas, AEG Live; cthomas@aeglive.com