From: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson
NORTHERN INVASION
BAND PEFORMANCE TIMES, FESTIVAL EXPERIENCES AND
NORTHERN INVASION GOOD EATS ANNOUNCED
FOR SATURDAY, MAY 13 AND SUNDAY, MAY 14 FESTIVAL AT
SOMERSET AMPHITHEATER IN SOMERSET, WI
WITH SOUNDGARDEN, KID ROCK
GODSMACK, THE OFFSPRING, BUSH, PAPA ROACH AND MANY MORE
The band performance times, list of festival experiences, and Northern Invasion Good Eats have been announced for the third annual Northern Invasion, Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 at Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, WI. Northern Invasion will host the biggest rock bands for over twelve hours each day on three stages, and offers a top tier campground experience. Soundgarden and Kid Rock will headline Northern Invasion 2017, which will also feature Godsmack, The Offspring, Bush, Papa Roach, Alter Bridge, The Pretty Reckless, Amon Amarth, Opeth and more. For all details and to purchase tickets, visit: www.NorthernInvasion.com.
Northern Invasion band performance times are as follows (subject to change):
Saturday, May 13
Monster Energy Main Stage
9:45 PM | Soundgarden |
8:15 PM | Godsmack |
6:30 PM | Bush |
5:00 PM | The Pretty Reckless |
3:45 PM | The Struts |
2:30 PM | Of Mice & Men |
1:20 PM | Rival Sons |
Stillwater Stage
7:25 PM | Pierce The Veil |
5:45 PM | Sum 41 |
4:25 PM | The Story So Far |
3:10 PM | I Prevail |
1:55 PM | Dorothy |
12:45 PM | Dinosaur Pile-Up |
12:00 PM | As Lions |
St. Croix Stage
8:10 PM | In Flames |
6:25 PM | The Dillinger Escape Plan |
4:55 PM | Every Time I Die |
3:40 PM | Volumes |
2:25 PM | Bleeker |
1:15 PM | Wage War |
11:30 AM | Sleep Signals (ReverbNation Battle Of The Bands winner) |
Sunday, May 14
Monster Energy Main Stage
9:40 PM | Kid Rock |
8:10 PM | The Offspring |
6:30 PM | Papa Roach |
5:00 PM | Alter Bridge |
3:45 PM | Nothing More |
2:30 PM | Motionless In White |
1:20 PM | Starset |
Stillwater Stage
7:25 PM | Amon Amarth |
5:45 PM | Opeth |
4:25 PM | Attila |
3:10 PM | Bad Omens |
1:55 PM | Radkey |
12:45 PM | Goodbye June |
12:00 PM | The Charm The Fury |
St. Croix Stage
8:05 PM | Gojira |
6:25 PM | Fozzy |
4:55 PM | Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes |
3:40 PM | Citizen Zero |
2:25 PM | Sylar |
1:15 PM | Badflower |
11:30 AM | Cold Kingdom |
Northern Invasion Good Eats will feature food offerings from top regional and national restaurants and vendors. The general admission Good Eats include: Pele's Wood Fired Pizza, BBQ Cabin, Ben's Burrito Bowl, Big Cheesy, Best Way Greek, Hebros Kitchen, Jammin Concessions, O'Neil's Amusements, Island Noodles, Classic Home Cookin, Chicken On A Stick, Mount Olympus, Burger Factory, Tube Steak Boogie, Bubba's Fried Chicken, Burger Meister Truck, and Apple River Kettle Corn. Northern Invasion's VIP Good Eats will include: Cantina Ole, Sacrilicious, and Pie Baby.
Here's a list of some of the onsite experiences at Northern Invasion:
Monster Energy
Stop by the Monster viewing deck to refuel and meet some of your favorite Northern Invasion artists! Make sure to check back throughout the festival for a signing schedule. 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.
Website: www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/music
Facebook: www.facebook.com/monsterenergy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/monsterenergy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/monsterenergy
#monsterenergy #monstermusicZippo
Zippo Encore will be back in action at Northern Invasion and they can be your ticket to see intimate, acoustic performances by some of your favorite bands at Zippo Sessions taking place in a secret location throughout the weekend. Visit the Zippo Encore area for details and check out their full stock of Zippo lighters, including the limited edition festival designs! Come by and spin their wheel for great prizes, enter their Zippo Custom art contest, and get your Zippo lighter filled for free.
Website: www.zippo.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/zippoencore
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ZippoEncore/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZippoEncore
#zippo #zippoencoreFYE
FYE is the ONLY place to score your favorite Invasion artists' albums at the festival. We will also be hosting artist signings all weekend long along with our record label partners Razor & Tie and Century Media. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest signing schedules. See ya in Somerset!
Website: www.fye.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FYE
Instagram: www.instagram.com/officialfye/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialfyeSt. Croix
St. Croix Casinos offers live entertainment; Vegas style live roulette, poker, and craps. Click here www.stcroixcasino.com to see what's new in Turtle Lake, Danbury, and Hertel. As you're rocking out at Northern Invasion, make sure to stop by the St. Croix Casinos tent for games, refreshments, and your chance to win prizes! Where will the Turtle Surprise you?!
Single day and weekend tickets, as well as hotel, camping and VIP packages for Northern Invasion are available for purchase now. Available camping packages (RV and tent options for 3 nights) include Groupie, Roadie, Star, and Ultimate Package at Float Rite Park. Hotel packages offered for 3 nights are: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. All camping and hotel packages include a $25 festival merchandise voucher for each person. For details on each package, visit: www.NorthernInvasion.com.
Please note that ticket prices will increase on show days as follows:
- Weekend VIP: $240
- Weekend General Admission: $140
- Weekend Ticket 4-Pack: $520
- Single Day: $75
As in the past, General Admission ticket discounts are available for active military through Northern Invasion partner GovX (www.govx.com).
Northern Invasion is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents and AEG Presents and is part of the World's Loudest Month concert series, which features the biggest names in rock music performing in eight distinct U.S. concert atmospheres in during six consecutive weekends in April, May and June of 2017.
Northern Invasion is supported by our rockin' sponsors: Monster Energy, Zippo, FYE, MillerCoors, Miller Light, Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, Dr. McGillicuddy's, St. Croix, Island Noodles, Fireball, PlayStation, Century Media, Razor & Tie, Vibes, Fxck Cancer and more. These partners, along with many others, will feature interactive experiences, artist meet & greets, and other unique fan engagement opportunities throughout the festival.
Somerset Amphitheater has been a favorite Midwest music venue since the late '80s. Located on the Apple River and less than 40 minutes from the Twin Cities, for years it has served as a summer hub for music and camping for those from Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond.
For more information on Northern Invasion, visit:
- Website: www.NorthernInvasion.com
- Facebook: @NorthernInvasionFest
- Twitter: @northinvasion
- Instagram: @northerninvasion
About AEG Presents
AEG Presents 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 Presents 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 Presents produces more than 8,000 shows annually worldwide and conducts business under such globally renowned brands as AEG Presents, Goldenvoice, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Marshall Arts LTD, and Madison House Presents.
www.aegpresents.com
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. 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, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, and Chicago Open Air, among others.
www.DannyWimmerPresents.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
For more information about Northern Invasion, please contact:
PR: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson, Ashton-Magnuson Media; kristine@am-media.net; (818) 996-2496
MARKETING: Chamie McCurry, AEG Presents; cmccurry@aegpresents.com & Clay Busch, DWP; clay@dwpresents.com
SPONSORSHIP: Chris Thomas, AEG Presents; cthomas@aegpresents.com & Clay Busch, DWP; clay@dwpresents.com