OKEECHOBEE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL ARTIST LINEUP

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OKEECHOBEE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
ANNOUNCES INITIAL ARTIST LINEUP
HEADLINERS TO INCLUDE MUMFORD & SONS, KENDRICK LAMAR, SKRILLEX
FUTURE, MIGUEL & FETTY WAP,
BIG GRAMS (BIG BOI FROM OUTKAST + PHANTOGRAM),
GRACE POTTER, JASON ISBELL, RL GRIME AND MORE
 
Introducing PoWow! A Live Superstar Mashup Featuring Once-In-A-Lifetime Musical Collaborations
 
New Signature Venues Announced:
Aquachobee Beach – Daytime hang area with swimming, music and food
The Lost Jungle – All night electronic music dance party
 
Additional major artists Will be announced in the coming weeks
General Admission 3-Day Passes are On Sale Now
VIP and additional camping packages may also be purchased at
Okeechobee, FL. (October 15, 2015) – The independently produced Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is pleased to announce its initial artist lineup that includes headliners Mumford & Sons, Kendrick Lamar and Skrillex, among a total of 80 bands within the hip-hop, indie rock, electronic, folk, modern and classic rock genres.
 
***Mumford & Sons***
The Grammy Award-winning band will play Florida for just the second time in their history. Their last performance here sold out on September 14, 2013 in downtown 
St. Augustine as part of the “Gentleman of the Road” concert series.
Okeechobee will be the only Florida stop on this tour.
 
***Kendrick Lamar***
Two-Time Grammy Award winner and winner of BET’s “Best Male Hip Hop Artist.” good kid, m.A.A.d city was named Pitchfork’s #1 Album of 2012 and #2 Album of the Decade. His latest album “To Pimp a Butterfly” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200.
 
***Skrillex***
 Known for his amazing live performances, the eight-Time Grammy nominee and two time Grammy winner will be performing one of the only “Skrillex” performances of 2016.
 
***Future***
His surprise new collaborative album with Drake, What a Time to Be Alive, debuted at #1 & #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100.  His earlier 2015 release DS2 reached #1 on the Top 200, R&B Albums, Top Digital Albums, and Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums.
 
***Miguel***
The Grammy Award-winning artist, singer, songwriter and producer’s recently released Wildheart debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
 
***Fetty Wap***
His mega-hits “Trap Queen,” “679,” and “My Way” have been a constant staple on the radio. His debut album My Way is anticipated to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is highly anticipated as a nominee for multiple Grammy awards.
 
***Big Grams (Big Boi + Phantogram)***
Big Grams is a unique collaboration between Big Boi (One Half of the multi-platinum recording artist Outkast), and indie electronic artist Phantogram. Okeechobee will be the only Florida play for this iconic supergroup, and sure to be a can’t-miss performance.
 
***PoWow! A Live Superstar Mashup with Special Guests***
From the producer of many of the legendary Bonnaroo Superjams comes a new tradition of once-in-a-lifetime collaborative performances
 
Full list of artists announced for the First Wave line-up include:
 
Mumford & Sons * Kendrick Lamar * Skrillex * Future * Miguel * Fetty Wap * Big Grams (Big Boi from Outkast + Phantogram) * Grace Potter * Jason Isbell * Big Gigantic * RL Grime * Portugal. The Man * PoWow! A Superstar Mashup with Special Guests * Bonobo (DJ Set) * Gramatik * Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ Set) * Four Tet * Dr. Dog * Lotus * Rhye * Youth Lagoon * Deer Tick * X Ambassadors  * Hundred Waters * The Oh Hellos * Givers * Marian Hill * Preservation Hall Jazz Band * Joywave * The Supervillains * Kamasi Washington * The Soul Rebels * Shabazz Palaces * Walter “Wolfman” Washington & The Roadmasters * The London Souls * Rayland Baxter * Moon Hooch * Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath * Roadkill Ghost Choir * Spam All-Stars * Michael Christmas * Julio * Swimm* O.Bee/Tomas Station * Simone Gatto Live  *  Mayssam * Sunbears!
 
Plus many more to be announced
 
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is centrally located at Florida’s Sunshine Grove (12517 NE 91st Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972) on over 800 acres of pristine grasslands, clear lakes, and exotic tropical woodlands.  The site has been carefully prepared to capture its natural beauty and give the festival an intimate feeling.  Signature new venues like Aquachobee provide the perfect place to relax and hangout by the lakeside swimming beach and bar.  The Lost Jungle offers and immersive dusk-til-dawn dance music experience, and an assortment of spectacular multi-media art installations will dot the landscape surrounding the wooded VIP camping areas. Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival will also feature a wide array of locally sourced treats from some of Florida’s most popular food trucks, craft beer makers, and artisanal purveyors. Environmental and other socially conscious campaigns will be presented, as well as yoga, meditation, and holistic workshops.
 
Our multi-genre lineup is designed to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. The
perfect Florida weather in March along the timing makes the event an ideal Spring Break destination and an exciting option for music fans everywhere.
 
“We want to present a more intimate experience in our first year so we are limiting the capacity to about half the size of other major American festivals,” says Soundslinger Founder & Chief Creative Officer Paul Peck. “We have an incredibly special property and the opportunity to do something really special here, and we want to make sure we do it right.”
Passes for Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival will go on sale Thursday, October 15 at 10AM Tier 1 GA 3-Day Passes will be available.  When the initial allotment of tickets is sold out, the 3-day GA Passes will be released at the Tier 2 price. At the time of the Second Wave Line-up Announcement, the cost of the 3-day GA Pass will increase.  Fans are encouraged to purchase early to get the best possible price, and be insured of getting a pass, as the organizers are anticipating a sold out event.  Payment plans are available.  For complete ticketing information, visit

www.okeechobeefest.com

3-Day GA Passes include parking, tent camping and access to all three days of the festival.  One campsite is provided for each vehicle, and each campsite can hold up to eight people (although four to six people per site is recommended to optimize comfort).
 
Fans can make the most out of their weekend with the “Eternal Sunshine” VIP Experience, a variety of Tent and RV Rental options, the ‘Eternal Sunshine’ VIP Boutique Camping Experience, or a Super VIP Luxury Tour Bus. These ticket and lodging packages are customized to give each fan an experience that they will never forget.  Detailed information is available on the website.
In order to make it as easy as possible to attend, shuttle services and long-range bus trips from select locations throughout the Southeast will be available.  Round trip shuttle service will be offered from New Orleans, Atlanta, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Columbia, Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Daytona Beach, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.
Attendees are encouraged to choose the most environmentally and sustainable method to attend the festival. Daily Shuttles will be available from West Palm Beach and Orlando near each airport. The West Palm Shuttle will connect to the Tri-rail system, which runs as far as Miami, connecting to South Florida’s biggest cities and major airports.
In addition to international touring artists, Florida based musicians will also be featured prominently on multiple stages during the three-day event.  Details about our Artist Engagement Program, designed to include Florida’s diverse community of musicians, will be announced soon.
For tickets and information, go to www.okeechobeefest.com or www.eventbrite.com.
 
ABOUT SOUNDSLINGER, LLC
Soundslinger LLC was established for the primary purpose of producing the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival at Sunshine Grove in Okeechobee County, Florida.  Company principals include Steve Sybesma (CEO), Clifford Rosen (Co-CEO), Paul Peck (COO) and Jim Tobin (Project Manager).  Steve Sybesma, a 42-year concert industry veteran, is the Former co-owner of Sunshine Promotions, co-owner/founder of Deer Creek Music Center, Polaris Amphitheater, the Murat Theater, The Louisville Palace, and TourDesign, CEO of China West Entertainment, and co-owner/creator of A2LiVE and Storm Electronic Music Festival, Shanghai.  Clifford Rosen is a successful real estate developer and was the primary developer of the Sunshine Grove property.  Paul Peck was part of the team that helped launch the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester TN, Outside Lands in San Francisco, CA and the legendary  Superjam series. Jim Tobin, a leading festival planner and operations expert who has helped to produce more than 68 major festivals worldwide, will oversee and manage site planning and operations.
 
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