KNOTFEST 2020 TO MAKE HISTORY ONCE AGAIN WITH THE FIRST EVER KNOTFEST UK HEADLINED BY SLIPKNOT
KNOTFEST2020, the music and lifestyle phenomenon created by multi-platinum, genre-defining metal band, SLIPKNOT. Will once again make history in 2020 with the first-ever KNOTFEST UK. The event will take place at the legendary venue, The National Bowl, Milton Keynes on August 22nd.
Members of SLIPKNOT’s official fan club, Outside The 9, will have a first access pre-sale. The pre-sale goes live on December 19th at 10 am GMT; fans can join and get their passcode at outsidethe9.com.
When SLIPKNOT returns to headline KNOTFEST UK, it’ll mark their first return to the UK. The National Bowl will be their first appearance since their iconic performance at Ozzfest 2001. KNOTFEST UK full line-up and on-site activities will be announced early next year.
Since its inception in 2012, KNOTFEST has expanded into 5 countries. Starting with the USA. Then moving to Japan, Mexico, Colombia and earlier this year, France. The inaugural KNOTFEST MEETS HELLFEST event sold out within weeks. As global demand grows for the unique culture and community that SLIPKNOTand their namesake festival represent. The KNOTFEST brand reaches ever further around the world.
With two new territories announced already for Knotfest 2020 – the inaugural KNOTFEST AT SEAdeparting from Barcelona, Spain. Now, KNOTFEST UK . They’re truly making its mark as one of the biggest, most in-demand festival brands in the world.
The inaugural voyage of the KNOTFEST AT SEA cruise will set sail from Barcelona on August 10th, 2020, returning on August 14th. The cruise will be headlined bySLIPKNOT, who will perform two sets on board the ship with the full line-up announced soon.
Welcome To Rockville 2020 Celebrates Its 10th Year
With Incredible Festival Lineup Featuring Headliners Metallica (Two Unique Sets — Friday & Sunday)And Disturbed (Saturday)
Plus Lynyrd Skynyrd–Last Show In Their Northern Florida Home Area–Godsmack, Deftones, Social Distortion, The Offspring, Staind, Lamb of God, Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, Mastodon, Gojira, Royal Blood, Alter Bridge, The Pretty Reckless, Anthrax & More
Danny Wimmer Presents a new home at the world-renowned Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, the 10th year of Welcome To Rockville 2020 features an unparalleled lineup of today’s top rock and metal artists and up-and-coming talent for Florida’s Biggest Rock Experience, happening on Friday, May 8, Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2020. As previously announced, Metallica—recently named the world’s biggest all-time touring act by Pollstar—will exclusively headline all five Danny Wimmer Presents hard rock festivals in 2020, including Welcome To Rockville, in a unique collaboration unprecedented for any American festival promoter or band. In addition to Metallica, who will perform two different sets (Friday, May 8 and Sunday, May 10), fan favorite Disturbed will headline Saturday, May 9.
The diverse lineup also includes Lynyrd Skynyrd (their last show ever in their Northern Florida home area), Godsmack, Deftones,Social Distortion, The Offspring, Staind, Lamb of God, Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, Mastodon, Gojira, Royal Blood, Alter Bridge, The Pretty Reckless, Anthrax, Ghostemane, Hellyeah, Hollywood Undead, Bad Wolves and many more. “As a lifelong fan, it was an overwhelming experience to attend Lynyrd Skynyrd’s final hometown show at a sold-out stadium (TIAA Bank Field) in Jacksonville in September of 2018. Lynyrd Skynyrd is a band that has known tragedy and responded with nothing but triumph for over 50 years. They defined Southern rock, and they were a definitive part of my own rock n’ roll education growing up in Jacksonville,” says Danny Wimmer, founder of Danny Wimmer Presents. “After nine great years in Jacksonville, it was a difficult decision to move Welcome To Rockville to a new home – but it was a necessary decision for the festival to continue to grow and deliver the kind of experience that Florida’s rock fans deserve. I’m so humbled and honored that Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming with us to Daytona Beach to celebrate 10 years of Welcome To Rockville with their last-ever North Florida area show.”
The three-day destination festival will feature three music stages, premium food and beverage selections and enhanced onsite experiences. Weekend, 2-Day (new for 2020) and Single Day General Admission and VIP passes, as well as tent and RV camping passes for Welcome To Rockville are on sale now at www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com.
The current music lineup for Welcome To Rockville 2020 is as follows (subject to change):
Friday, May 8
Metallica, Deftones, Social Distortion, Dropkick Murphys, Rancid, Royal Blood, Ghostemane, Motionless In White, Knocked Loose, Bones UK, City Morgue, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Brutus, Killstation, Brass Against, Ego Kill Talent, Zero 9:36Saturday,
May 9
Disturbed, The Offspring, Staind, Lamb of God, Alter Bridge, The Pretty Reckless, Hollywood Undead, Hellyeah, Bad Wolves, The Darkness, Power Trip, Jinjer, ??? ??, New Years Day, 3Teeth, Brkn Love, Toothgrinder, Joyous WolfSunday,
May 10
Metallica, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Godsmack, Mastodon, Gojira, Anthrax, Code Orange, Dance Gavin Dance, Sleeping With Sirens, Of Mice & Men, Sick Of It All, Agnostic Front, Fire From The Gods, Counterfeit., Airbourne, Goodbye June, Stitched Up Heart, Hero The Band
Festival entry begins each day at 11:30 AM.
After welcoming sold-out crowds of 90,000-plus the past three years, the move to Daytona International Speedway will allow Welcome ToRockville 2020 to increase its audience capacity while at the same time providing more enhanced audience experiences. A recent $400 million renovation of the Speedway and additional $200 million invested in the surrounding area in recent years has transformed the destination into a world-class facility, including numerous hotels within walking distance, many dining options and expanded space for camping, allowing Rockville attendees a convenient and well-rounded experience.
At Welcome To Rockville, Danny Wimmer Presents is proud to offer a collaboration with Metallica’s Blackened American Whiskey and Enter Night Pilsner. Blackened is a super-premium American whiskey blend, crafted by the late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell and finished in the earth shattering music of Metallica. The finest bourbons, ryes and whiskeys were hand selected to create something revolutionary—finished in black brandy casks and pummeled by sound. Enter Night Pilsner is Metallica’s collaboration with the rock stars of craft brewing, Stone Brewing. Blackened and Enter Night will come together under one roof to offer guests a one-of-a-kind musical festival experience. The massive Boilermaker pop-up will feature a Blackened & Enter Night Pilsner Boilermaker, as well as craft cocktails and ice-cold Enter Night Pilsner. This exciting collaboration marks the latest in a long line of amplified guest experiences only available through Danny Wimmer Presents music festivals. Learn more at http://BlackenedWhiskey.com.
Current pass prices for Welcome To Rockville 2020 are as follows: 3-Day Weekend GA: starting at $209.50 + fees3-Day VIP: $499.50 + fees (close to selling out)3-Day Military General Admission: $175.00 (fees included)2-Day GA (Friday/Saturday, Saturday/Sunday or Friday/Sunday): $169.50 + feesSingle Day GA: $99.50 + feesSingle Day VIP: $199.50 + fees A limited number of weekend GA 4-packs are available for $758.00 ($189.50 per pass) + fees.
Layaway options are available throughout the month of December for just $20 down per pass, with additional monthly payments due on January 2, February 3 and March 2, 2020. Weekend tent and RV camping passes are available for purchase. Campgrounds will be open from Thursday, May 7 through Monday, May 11.
All campers will have access to showers, portable restrooms, food and drink vendors, charging stations, information and medical services. A car or tent camping pass accommodates up to 4 people and an RV camping pass accommodates up to 6 people. Camping and parking prices and locations are as follows:
General Campgrounds Car & Tent Camping: $225.00
General RV Campgrounds, no hookup: $299.00
Premium RV Campgrounds, no hookup: $399.00
Premium RV Campgrounds, with hookup: $599.00
Premium RV Campgrounds, Driver/Owner lot: $799.00
Camping Early Entry (enter campgrounds 3 hours early): $50.00
Parking prices are as follows (if purchased in advance):
Weekend GA Parking: $75.00
Weekend Premium Parking (closer to festival entrance): $125.00
Welcome To Rockville VIP passes will provide access to all General Admission festival areas, plus: dedicated entrance lanes into the festival, access to the exclusive VIP hang area, VIP-only viewing area of the two main stages, access to the VIP tent—a shaded hang space with dedicated premium bars and comfortable furniture featuring live audio/video streams of the two main stages, air-conditioned, flush-able restrooms, a dedicated merchandise stand for convenient shopping, dedicated food and beverage offerings (for additional purchase), private locker rentals (for additional purchase), a commemorative VIP-only laminate and RFID wristband.
At Welcome To Rockville, fans 21+ can enjoy multiple specialty curated beverage experiences including Heavy Tiki Bar presented by Kraken Black Spiced Rum, which will provide a shaded tropical oasis filled with killer cocktails. Welcome To Rockville is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination festivals in America. Additional DWP events include Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Epicenter, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival and more. They’re also the co-creators of Rock On The Range, America’s largest and most acclaimed rock festival, which celebrated its 12th and final year in 2018 with 140,000 in attendance. Welcome To Rockville partners include Monster Energy, FYE, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Three Olives Vodka, Kraken Black Spiced Rum, The Music Experience, Demons Behind Me, Ernie Ball and ESP Guitars. Daytona International Speedway is located at 1801 West International Speedway Blvd, in Daytona Beach, Florida. It’s just minutes away from the Daytona Beach International Airport, and less than two hours from Jacksonville and Orlando. For more information on Welcome To Rockville, visit: Website: www.WelcomeToRockvilleFestival.com
Austin, Texas — December 10, 2019 — South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals (March 13-22, 2020) has announced the addition of a Keynote Conversation, Opening Speaker, and new Featured Speakers for the 2020 event, celebrating the convergence of technology, film, and music industries.
The Keynote announced today includes Bumble CEO and Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, and Blackstone’s Global Head of Growth Equity Jon Korngold in conversation with CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King.
“Whitney Wolfe Herd’s journey from entrepreneur to CEO of one of the most successful tech companies focused on connecting people embodies the spirit of creativity and innovation that is inherent to SXSW.” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “The event continues to be a unique destination for learning and discovery, and we’re honored to bring together so many influential voices and business leaders next March.”
SXSW has also announced that psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and nationally recognized journalist Lori Gottlieb will be the Opening Speaker.
The SXSW Conference is organized into 22 programming tracks, covering Interactive, Film, Music, and Convergence topics and presented in a variety of session formats.
Newly-announced SXSW 2020 Keynotes include:
Founder and CEO of Bumble Whitney Wolfe Herd, and Blackstone’s Global Head of Growth Equity Jon Korngold in Conversation with CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King (Interactive)
Newly-announced Featured Speakers include:
TBWA\Media Arts Lab Global Chief Creative Officer Brent Anderson (Advertising & Brand Experience)
Actor, entrepreneur and founder of Belushi’s Farm Jim Belushi (Cannabusiness)
Entrepreneur, activist and writer Anil Dash, and writer and News Editor of The Root Monique Judge (Connection & Culture)
Psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and nationally recognized journalist Lori Gottlieb (Connection & Culture)
Journalist and author Steven Levy (Tech Industry & Enterprise) Boston Dynamics Founder and Chairman Marc Raibert (Tech Industry & Enterprise)
Professor, sound engineer and record producer Susan Rogers (Creating & Monetizing Music)
Riot Games Chief Diversity Officer Angela Roseboro (Game Industry)
New York Magazine and Vulture senior art critic Jerry Saltz (Design)
Screenwriter, director and producer M. Night Shyamalan (Film & TV Industry)
eOne Music Global President Chris Taylor (Creating & Monetizing Music)
Newly-announced Featured Sessions Include:
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism (Tech Industry & Enterprise): A conversation on the emergence of surveillance capitalism as the dominant form of information capitalism — and its implications for individuals, society, and democracy in the 21st century — with producer, musician and songwriter T Bone Burnett, and author and scholar Shoshanna Zuboff.
Better Call Saul (Making Film & Episodics): a conversation with Better Call Saul co-creators and executive producers Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, actor Bob Odenkirk, and actress Rhea Seehorn.
The Future of Independent Media (Media & Journalism): a discussion about what journalism will look like in 10 years: the evolving relationship between audiences and journalists, how journalism will be funded in the future and the intersection of technology and independent media, with Director of Investments, Independent Media for Luminate Nishant Lalwani, Rappler CEO Maria A. Ressa, and Principal of NWong Strategies Nicole Wong.
The Music World Beyond Streaming (Future of Music): a conversation about authenticity and brand partnerships in music, with President, CMO, and founding partner of WeTransfer Damian Bradfield and founder and CEO of Q&A Troy Carter.
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, the event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2020 will take place March 13 – 22, 2020. For more information, please visit sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival Reveals Massive Lineup!
The 2020 lineup for the Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival has been revealed. With heavy hitters Metallica, Slipknot, and Deftones leading the way. The heavy rock and metal festival takes place on May 15th-17th at Mapre Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Sonic Temple made its premiere last year, succeeding in the long-running Rock on the Range festival at the same venue. It was before announced that Metallica would headline five US festivals produced by Danny Wimmer Presents in 2020. So naturally, Sonic Temple would be one of them.
Metallica will close out Friday and Sunday with different sets each night, while Slipknot will headline the Saturday lineup. In addition to Deftones, some amazing bands are playing at the three-day fest. Such as, Bring Me the Horizon, Evanescence, Staind, Sublime With Rome, Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, Cypress Hill, Pennywise, Royal Blood, The Pretty Reckless, Alter Bridge, Anthrax, and many more.
Additionally on the bill are Flatbush Zombies, Pop Evil, Hellyeah, Ghostemane, Suicidal Tendencies, Testament, Dance Gavin Dance, Ice Nine Kills, Sleeping With Sirens, The Darkness, Knocked Loose, Code Orange, Power Trip, Saint Asonia, Dirty Honey, Jinjer, City Morgue, Bones UK, Airbourne, Fire From The Gods, and other performances. See the full lineup in the poster below.
In addition to the music, there will be live presentations and exhibits from several visual artists. There will also be a collaboration with Metallica’s Blackened American Whiskey and Enter Night Pilsner.
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 currently includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Epicenter, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. Previous DWP festivals include Rock On The Range, Carolina Rebellion, Northern Invasion and more.www.DannyWimmerPresents.com
Knotfest, the music and lifestyle phenomenon created by multi-platinum, genre-defining metal band, Slipknot, has announced its first-ever cruise event, Knotfest At Sea. Furthering the global expansion of the Knotfest experience, the inaugural voyage of the Knotfest At Sea cruise will set sail from Barcelona on August 10th, 2020 returning on August 14th. Knotfest At Sea will be headlined by Slipknot who will perform two sets on board the ship. The full line-up and onboard experiences is still to be announced. For more info, head to KnotfestAtSea.com. You’ve experienced the cultural and musical experience of Knotfest. Now, for the first time ever, witness rock history when the Knotfest At Sea cruise sets sail. Here’s Clown with a teaser.
The History Of Knotfest Headlined By Slipknot
Since its inception in 2012, Knotfest has expanded into 5 countries – USA, Japan, Mexico, Colombia and this year, France when the inaugural Knotfest Meets Hellfest event sold out within weeks. As global demand grows for the unique culture and community that Slipknot and their namesake festival represent, the Knotfest brand reaches ever further around the world. This year, Knotfest Mexico will take place at Parque Deportivo Oceania on November 30th. This will mark Slipknot’s first-ever performance in Mexico City. Tickets are available here. Knotfest Colombia will descend on Hipódromo De Los Andes in Bogotá on December 6th. Slipknot will headline the event for the first time and will be joined by a stellar line-up. Tickets are on sale now and available here. In 2020, Knotfest Japan will take place on the 20th and 21st of March with both dates headlined by Slipknot. Day one will be a Knotfest Roadshow event featuring Anthrax and more. Day 2 will be a full Knotfest festival day featuring Korn and more. Tickets are available from KnotfestJapan.Com
Dave Matthews Band and Weezer will headline the third annual Innings Festival, returning to Arizona’s Tempe Beach and Tempe Arts Park, February 29 – March 1, 2020. The two-day event will feature 18 artists on 2 stages, including performances from Portugal. The Man, Death Cab for Cutie, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, O.A.R. and more, as well as curated food vendors and fun family activities. Fans can look forward to numerous appearances by Major League Baseball greats including Jake Peavy, Bret Saberhagen, Miguel Montero, Aaron Rowand and more, as well as the return of Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster, an on-site talk show featuring MLB players and musicians on the lineup. Tickets will be available beginning at 12pm local time today at www.inningsfestival.com.
Last year’s Innings Festival featured incredible opportunities for fans to interact with their favorite baseball players, as MLB legends including Roger Clemens, Huston Street, and Jake Peavy coached fans on speed pitch and Sean Casey, Jim Thome and Eric Byrnes offered tips in the batting cage. Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster featured interviews with multiple MLB greats, as well as a rousing interview with baseball lover, Eddie Vedder. 1-Day and 2-Day General Admission, VIP and Platinum Tickets will go on sale today at 12pm MST at www.inningsfestival.com. For fans looking to elevate their festival experience with additional perks, we’re introducing GA+, with both 2-Day and 1-Day Ticket options. GA+ includes access to our brand-new private retreat with shade and seating at the main stage, air-conditioned restrooms, a full-service bar with beer, wine and cocktails for purchase, and complimentary water and soft drinks. Fans can also head to the website and sign up for the E-List to be the first to get new information. Follow social media to stay in the loop for all festival announcements: Facebook || Instagram || Twitter. Innings Festival is produced by C3 Presents, the team behind Lollapalooza around the world, Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans, Shaky Knees in Atlanta, and Austin Food + Wine Festival.
