From: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson
REVOLUTION ROCK FESTIVAL
RETURNS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
WITH FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, SHINEDOWN,
A DAY TO REMEMBER, HALESTORM AND MORE
OUTDOORS AT FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 12 AT NOON ET
EARLY BIRD PRESALE STARTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
After an incredible inaugural year that drew 15,000 fans, Revolution Rock Festival, fueled by Monster Energy, returns Saturday, September 9 with Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, A Day To Remember, Halestorm, Steel Panther and more outdoors at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. New in 2017, fans who purchase VIP tickets or hotel packages will be treated to an exclusive night of music Friday, September 8 at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino with the newly-reformed Live along with special guests.
"Last year's festival was tremendously successful as we established ourselves as New England's rock festival. We had fans from more than ten states throughout the region experience all that the Revolution Rock Festival has to offer," said Joe Litvag, Executive Producer of Revolution Rock Festival for AEG Presents. "It's an incredible way to experience some fantastic music while enjoying the amenities of a premium property like Foxwoods Resort Casino."
"We were thrilled to host the first-ever outdoor music festival held in Southeastern Connecticut, and we look forward to growing upon the success of last year's sold out event," said Felix Rappaport, President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. "As the premier resort destination in the Northeast, we will continue to provide our loyal guests with world-class entertainment as only Foxwoods can offer."
The full lineup for Revolution Rock Festival is as follows: Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, A Day to Remember, Halestorm, Steel Panther, Zakk Sabbath, Pop Evil, Asking Alexandria, Starset, Bleeker, Dragonforce, Through Fire, DED, Hell or Highwater, Palisades and Badflower.
"The boys and I have a saying in Shinedown. We don't get all dressed up for nothing!!! We are so privileged to be on such an awesome lineup. Connecticut, LET'S GET IT ON," said Brent Smith of Shinedown.
The lineup for the VIP-only Revolution Rock Festival Friday Night Concert features: Live and Radkey, and additional guests to be announced.
A special discounted Early Bird Presale starts Wednesday, May 10 at 10:00 AM EDT. Visit the Revolution Rock Festival social media pages for details and a password to purchase presale tickets. Tickets for Revolution Rock Festival go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 12 at Noon EDT at www.RevolutionRockFestival.com.
Early Bird Presale ticket prices are as follows (plus service charges):
- VIP: $119.50
- General Admission: $69.50
- GA 4-pack: $238.00
At the general onsale, tickets will be priced as follows (plus service charges):
- VIP: $149.50
- General Admission: $89.50
- GA 4-pack: $318.00
All VIP tickets include premier parking, an exclusive VIP entrance, and access to the VIP Lounge which features shade, seating areas, a premium cash bar (must be 21 to purchase), premium food for purchase, and exclusive restroom access. The VIP experience also includes entry to the special Friday Night Kickoff Concert at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino featuring the newly-reformed Live, Radkey and additional guests.
Foxwoods Resort Casino Hotel Packages will be available during both the presale and general onsale at the following prices:
- Silver (2 people): $749.00
- Gold (4 people): $1,099.00
All hotel packages include VIP tickets, deluxe resort accommodations for Friday and Saturday nights, plus dedicated shuttle transportation to the festival, and a $25 merchandise voucher with each ticket.
A limited number of discounted tickets will be available for active military through Revolution Rock Festival partner GovX (www.govx.com).
Revolution Rock Festival is produced by AEG Presents, producers of Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Rocklahoma, Rockfest, Northern Invasion, River City Rockfest, High Elevation Rock Festival and other U.S. rock festivals.
Revolution Rock Festival is supported by our rockin' sponsors: Monster Energy and Bud Light. These partners, along with many others, will feature interactive experiences, artist meet & greets, and other unique fan engagement opportunities throughout the festival.
For more information on Revolution Rock Festival, visit:
- Website: www.RevolutionRockFestival.com
- Facebook: @RevolutionRockFestival
- Instagram: @RevolutionRockFestival
- Twitter: @RevRockFest
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 Foxwoods Resort Casino
25 Years Proud. Since 1992, Foxwoods Resort Casino has offered guests The Wonder Of It All as the premier resort destination in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in seven 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. Foxwoods is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and was the first full-service casino built on tribal land, pioneering a nationwide movement that now includes more than 400 gaming properties owned and operated by over 200 tribes across the U.S. For more information on Foxwoods and the property's 25th anniversary celebrations, visit foxwoods.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 Revolution Rock Festival, please contact:
PR: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson, AM Media; kristine@am-media.net; (818) 996-2496
SPONSORSHIP: Chris Thomas, AEG Presents; cthomas@aegpresents.com