Alice Vol. 1 No. 2

ENTERTAINMENT
Summer 2k16
Festival Roundup
The Governors Ball in NYC
(Photo by Forrest Woodward)
By Katie Bell
Grab your flower crowns and
cheap sunglasses — our favorite
season of the year is here!
That’s right: music festival
time. Whether you’re hitting a
sunny beach or braving a techno
forest, Alice has the scoop
on the most sought-out festivals
of the summer. Ranging
from twangy country to upbeat
electronic jams, we’ve got your
guide to the best live music of
the season. So whether you’re
grabbing your cowboy boots
or flash tattoos, this ultimate
summer music festival lineup
can’t be beat.
1. “A LITTLE BIT OF
EVERYTHING” FESTIVALS
Beale Street Music Festival
(Memphis, TN)
With a range of artists spanning
from the greatest rockstars to the
newest rap artists, Beale Street
Music Festival is a top priority
if you’re looking for a low-commitment
festival. This year’s
headliners include Beck, Weezer,
Train, Jason Derulo, Meghan
Trainor, and Grace Potter. Tom
Lee Park can be found right off
the mighty Mississippi and has
been locally deemed as“Mudfest”
for its swampy conditions during
rainy season each year. Rain
won’t stop the fun though, so grab
those rain boots and hit the banks
for the ultimate soulful Memphis
music experience.
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Firefly Music Festival
(Dover, DE)
With major headliners Mumford
& Sons, Ellie Goulding, Fetty
Wap, Blink-182, Earth Wind &
Fire and many others, the Firefly
lineup is stacked. If you’re looking
for a little taste of every genre
and can’t wait to hit the camping
grounds to get there, look no further.
Located in Dover, Delaware,
this festival is definitely making
our can’t-miss list.
Hangout Music Festival
(Gulf Shores, AL)
Looking for a festival experience
that brings all of your favorites —
sun, beach and live music — together
into one magnificent weekend?
The Hangout in Gulf Shores,
Alabama will provide you with
just that in one fun-packed weekend.
General admission passes
are going for $269, which includes
a wristband for every day and
re-entry into the festival. Don’t
miss this fantastic opportunity
to gather your friends on one of
Alabama’s most beautiful beaches
and see your favorite artists.
Lollapalooza (Chicago, IL)
Last year’s headliners included Paul McCartney, Sam Smith, Metallica,
The Weekend and Bassnectar. Do we have your attention yet? Lollapalooza
will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with a lineup
that is sure to be one for the books. Located in Grant Park in the middle
of downtown Chicago overlooking Lake Michigan, this usual three-day
event is upgrading to a four-day festival for its big anniversary. Tickets
for Lollapalooza will go on sale mid-spring, so book a hotel, find some
friends, and prepare for one of the greatest weekends this summer music
schedule has to offer.
INTENSITY METER
Level 1: mild-mannered and easygoing
Small, easy commitment for money and travel expenses
Level 2: middle-ground music festivals
Could require travel and financial commitment; temperature
factor; likely requires camping
Level 3: intense; not recommended for first-time
festival goers
Extreme commitment and planning; financial commitment;
traveling commitment— requires camping;
spans more than a weekend
Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN)
You’ve probably been talking about it for years, so this summer, head to
the farm for an experience unlike any other. Bonaroo’s 700-acre farm in
Manchester, Tennessee is the perfect place to camp, make new friends,
and listen to an unbeatable lineup. Known for its extreme middle-Tennessee
summer heat, Bonnaroo also has mushroom fountains that are
perfect for cooling off in between sets. This four-day festival is typically
for the most-intense festival lovers, so prior planning is a must. But
with headliners like Pearl Jam, Grace Potter, Band of Horses, Dead and
Company, and J. Cole, this festival will be nothing short of unforgettable.
Don’t forget to sign the famous graffiti wall when you get there!
The Governors Ball
(New York City, NY)
With headliners like Kanye
West and The Killers, and an
NYC venue, what’s not to love?
Originally started in 2011 as a
one-day festival, the Governors
Ball has grown to a three-day
event with major headliners on
each day. There’s no better excuse
to visit New York City, so
round up a group and hit Randall’s
Island Park to knock some
of your favorite artists off your
music festival bucket list.