From: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson
Dates & Festival Updates Announced For
2018 World's Loudest Month U.S. Music Festival Series
Monster Energy Fort Rock Moves To Fort Lauderdale
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville Presale Underway
Rocklahoma Renewals, Redemptions & Layaways Begin On November 6
Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion and Northern Invasion Layaway & Early Bird Tickets Begin November 8
Artist Lineups For All Festivals Coming Soon
2018 event dates, festival updates, and ticket on-sale information for the World's Loudest Month festival series have been announced. The World's Loudest Month—created by AEG Presents and Danny Wimmer Presents—continued to break records in 2017 with its U.S. festival series featuring the biggest names in rock music. The 2018 World's Loudest Month will include six U.S. events in distinct atmospheres during five consecutive weekends in April and May.
In 2017, total attendance surpassed a half million for the World's Loudest Month festivals.
Festival updates for 2018 include Monster Energy Fort Rock moving to its new home in Fort Lauderdale and The Bud Light River City Rockfest shifting to late summer.
The 2018 World's Loudest Month festival dates, locations and details are as follows:
- Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville: April 27, 28 & 29 in Jacksonville, FL
- Monster Energy Fort Rock: April 28 & April 29 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion: May 4, 5 & 6 in Concord, NC
- Northern Invasion: May 12 & 13 in Somerset, WI
- Rock On The Range: May 18, 19 & 20 in Columbus, OH
- Rocklahoma: May 25, 26 & 27 in Pryor, OK
- The Bud Light River City Rockfest: San Antonio, TX — moving to late summer in 2018
Here are more details about the World's Loudest Month festivals:
Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville
www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.comFoo Fighters lead the bill for the 8th annual Welcome To Rockville, as Florida's Biggest Rock Experience grows to three days at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. Blind Early Bird General Admission and VIP tickets are available now at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com. The full festival lineup will be revealed, and the general onsale for Welcome To Rockville, including hotel, GA and VIP ticket packages, begins Monday, November 6 at 12:00 PM EST.
Monster Energy Fort Rock
www.FortRockFestival.comFor its 6th year, Monster Energy Fort Rock moves to its new home at Markham Park in Fort Lauderdale/Sunrise, FL, expanding its capacity and providing a bigger Fort Rock experience. In association with the Underground Lauderdale and Hello Sunny programs, South Florida's Biggest Rock Experience features the genre's top artists performing on two stages during the 2-day festival. Look for the full festival lineup to be announced on Monday, December 4 at Noon EST. Presale and Early Bird community ticket offers will be available that week, leading into the general onsale Friday, December 8 at Noon EST.
Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion
www.CarolinaRebellion.comMonster Energy Carolina Rebellion had another record-breaking year in 2017 with more than 105,000 fans attending over three days. The Mid-Atlantic's Biggest Rock Festival featured four stages, over 60 bands, the Pig Out Village, and top notch camping facilities. Layaway & Early Bird Phase 1 tickets (General Admission, VIP, Camping & Hotel) will be available starting Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 AM EST and the lineup for Carolina Rebellion will be announced on Cyber Monday (November 27).
Northern Invasion
www.NorthernInvasion.comIn its fourth year, Northern Invasion will be bigger and better than ever with over 12 hours of music on three stages each day, as well as a top tier camping experience. Layaway and Early Bird Phase 1 tickets (General Admission, VIP, Camping & Hotel) will be available starting Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 AM CST and the music lineup for Northern Invasion will be announced on Monday, December 11.
Rock On The Range
www.RockOnTheRange.comThe largest and most-acclaimed rock festival in the United States continues to break records with over 135,000 in attendance in 2017. ROTR attendees traveled from all 50 U.S. states and various countries around the globe. ROTR, held at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, OH, has had consecutive sell-outs for the last five years, with tickets selling out in a little over a month in 2017. With three days of music on three stages, a comedy tent, art installations, and many onsite activities, Rock On The Range sets the standard for American rock festivals and truly is "Where Rock Lives." Layaway and Early Bird Phase 1 tickets (General Admission, VIP, Premiere, Camping & Hotel) will be available beginning Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 AM EST and the music lineup will be announced on Cyber Monday (November 27).
Rocklahoma
www.Rocklahoma.comRocklahoma, presented by Bud Light, had its biggest year ever in May of 2017, with over 75,000 fans attending the 11th annual event. America's Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party features the best current rock artists and classic bands at "Catch the Fever" Festival Grounds, just outside Tulsa, OK. The three-day camping festival features music on three stages, as well as a campground stage to keep the music going all night long. With onsite camping amenities and unparalleled VIP packages, Rocklahoma lives up to its motto of "Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Rock." Rocklahoma campgrounds open for a full week before the festival begins to get the party started early. Ticket renewals for Rocklahoma 2018 are available starting Monday, November 6, at 8:30 AM CST by calling 866.310.2288 or emailing info@rocklahoma.com. The renewal option is available for those who purchased a weekend reserved or VIP package in 2017. Look for the Rocklahoma music lineup to be announced on December 11.
The Bud Light River City Rockfest
www.RiverCityRockfest.comThe 6th annual Bud Light River City Rockfest is moving to late summer 2018 at San Antonio's AT&T Center. Look for details to be announced early next year regarding the new date and music lineup.
The World's Loudest Month is proudly sponsored by Monster Energy.
- Website: www.WorldsLoudestMonth.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/WorldsLoudestMonth
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, Bourbon & Beyond, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, and Chicago Open Air, among others.
www.DannyWimmerPresents.com
For more information about the World's Loudest Month, please contact:
PR: Kristine Ashton-Magnuson, Ashton-Magnuson Media; kristine@am-media.net; (818) 996-2496
SPONSORSHIP: Chris Thomas, AEG Presents; cthomas@aegpresents.com