BIG GUAVA MUSIC FESTIVAL ADDS EXCITING NEW ACTS
BIG GUAVA
MUSIC FESTIVAL
ADDS EXCITING NEW ACTS
PRETTY LIGHTS ¤ AWOLNATION
ANDREW McMAHON IN THE WILDERNESS
NIGHT RIOTS ¤ SUNBEARS!
TO 2015 LINE-UP
FEATURING
THE STROKES
PIXIES ¤ HOZIER ¤ PASSION PIT ¤ RYAN ADAMS TV ON THE RADIO ¤ JAMES BLAKE
COLD WAR KIDS ¤ BANKS ¤ RUN THE JEWELS
JENNY LEWIS ¤ DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979
ACTION BRONSON ¤ BIG DATA ¤ IRATION
AND TONS MORE MUSIC ON FOUR STAGES!
Fri. & Sat., May 8 & 9, 2015
At the Florida State Fairgrounds And Amphitheatre
Two Full Days of Music, Thrill Rides, Craft Beers, Food Trucks and more!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT
WWW.BIGGUAVAFEST.COM
Big Guava once again is adding outstanding performers to its already great line-up of musical stars at the Florida State Fairgrounds and Amphitheatre in Tampa, Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.
Now included are Grammy nominated Pretty Lights; AWOLNATION, who have just released a hot new single; multi-million album seller Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, riding the wave of a critically acclaimed new self-titled album; Night Riots, currently the #1 spin on Alt Nation; and psych-pop outfit Sunbears!. They join this year’s exciting Big Guava Line-Up that includes:
The Strokes
Pixies ¤ Hozier ¤ Passion Pit ¤ Ryan Adams
TV On The Radio ¤ James Blake
Cold War Kids ¤ Banks ¤ Run the Jewels ¤ Jenny Lewis ¤ Death From Above 1979
Action Bronson ¤ Classixx ¤ Big Data ¤ Iration ¤ Milky Chance ¤ Robert DeLong
Lydia ¤ Reptar ¤ X Ambassadors ¤ A Silent Film ¤ Empires ¤ Paper Route
Zella Day ¤ Skylar Spence ¤ Ex-Cops ¤ Dreamers ¤ FMLYBND
What was ranked as one of the biggest and best Live Music Festivals in all of Florida, last year Big Guava saw more than 20,000 attendees flock to four stages of the best top live music acts, a Monster Midway of unlimited free thrilling and fast paced rides and the most unique food trucks that Tampa Bay has to offer as well as a variety of Craft Beer Gardens that provide refreshing libations for even the most discerning aficionados. And this year will be no exception! There is just no reason not to have the best time of your life! Music starts Friday, May 8 at 4PM and Saturday, May 9 at noon.
Tickets are on sale NOW! To purchase tickets go to www.bigguavafest.com, www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.
2-Day Advance General Admission Pass – $115.00
These tickets include Free Unlimited Rides and General Admission to All Stages including the Amphitheatre (seats available on first come, first served basis).
2-Day Advance General Admission Pit Pass – $135.00
These tickets include Admission to the GA Pit Area in Front of All the Stages; Free Unlimited Rides .
There is also the one and only:
2-Day Advance Super Guava Pass – $350.00
This is the ultimate ticket to Big Guava and includes Free Unlimited Rides; : Premium Reserved Seat in Amphitheatre; Preferred viewing areas for all other stages; Access to Two Super Guava Lounges; Commemorative Super Guava Laminate and Poster; Complementary Non-Alcoholic Beverages; Specialty Food will be Available in Super Guava Lounges; Private Restrooms
Big Guava Music Festival is one of Florida’s biggest and best entertainment attractions! Don’t miss the Magic!
For more information go to:
Help Feed the Homeless with Tampa Bay’s Big Guava Music Festival
Food Donors to Receive Prized Festival Art
(Tampa,
FL) You can make a difference in your
community while enjoying the biggest live music and more Festival in
Florida! A food drive to benefit the Metropolitan Ministries of Tampa Bay will
be a part of Tampa Bay’s Big Guava Music Festival May 2-4, at the
Florida State Fairgrounds.
Donors
who bring five (5) non-perishable food items at the collection booth
by the Will Call windows at the front gate of The Florida State
Fairgrounds will get a beautifully designed Big Guava poster created
by world renowned artist David Lebo as our gift.
The first 250
people to bring twenty (20) items will receive a special treat:
a numbered original silkscreen print of this artwork.
The collection
booth is manned an hour before gates open each day and 5 hours after
gates open. Collection times at the gates are:
Friday, May 2 – 3:30PM
Saturday-Sunday, May 3 and 4 – 11:30AM
Imagine
receiving a valuable work of art just for helping feed those in your community
less fortunate than yourself. The Big Guava Music Festival boasts some of
the best live music, unlimited free thrill rides, craft beer gardens and
more.
About
the artist: David “LEBO”
Le Batard is widely recognized for working in a wide spectrum of
creative mediums including murals, paintings and sculptures. He is
hailed as the innovator of Postmodern Cartoon Expressionism, a movement
that applied cartoon imagery and combined it with richly saturated balances of
color and unique linear composition, ranging from the abstract to the
highly narrative, that inspires emotion and creates layers of
meaning.
About Metro Min:
Metropolitan Ministries’ mission is to care for the homeless and those
at risk of becoming homeless in the Tampa Bay community through
services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity and instill self-sufficiency.
When individuals and families in
Hillsborough,
Pinellas, Pasco and Polk Counties need help, they turn to Metropolitan
Ministries. Here they find compassion, hope and answers.
SPRINGSTEEN KICKS OFF BIG GUAVA
BIG GUAVA PRE-FESTIVAL
KICK-OFF CONCERT WITH
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
AND THE E STREET BAND
THURSDAY, MAY 1 – ON SALE FEB. 15/ 10AM
AT MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMP!
LAUNCHES THE 3-DAY BIG GUAVA FESTIVAL
FEATURING:
OUTKAST * VAMPIRE WEEKEND *
FOSTER THE PEOPLE * SLIGHTLY STOOPID * CAKE * TEGAN AND SARA * VIOLENT FEMMES *
GIRL TALK * EARL SWEATSHIRT *
GROUPLOVE * HAIM *
AND TONS MORE MUSIC ON FOUR STAGES!
TICKETS FOR BIG GUAVA ONSALE NOW!
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band headlines a special Big Guava Kick-Off Concert Thursday, May 1 at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL. Tickets for the Kick-Off go on sale Saturday, February 15 / 10AM. This concert launches the 3-Day Festival which brings a great line-up of musical stars to the Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. Big Guava is destined to become the biggest and best Live Music Festival in all of Florida.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band made their 2014 live debut on January 26th in South Africa with “a sweat-drenched rock ‘n roll spectacle” (Mail & Guardian). They’re currently earning similar raves on the road in Australia – where parts of Springsteen’s new album ‘High Hopes’ were recorded – including a 5-star live review from the Sydney Morning Herald, who said, “If you only see two shows this year, see this one. Twice. (And then see it again.)” Springsteen’s latest studio album, ‘High Hopes’ (Columbia Records), debuted at #1 in 20 countries last month.
They are poised to return to the states and the Big Guava Kick-Off is on the touring list! Tickets for this Special Concert will are on sale Saturday, February 15 / 10AM. Go to www.livenation.com for more information.
Already scheduled to perform at Big Guava are: Outkast, their reunion tour with Andre 3000 and Big Boi; Vampire Weekend, considered one of the most creative and critically acclaimed bands in the American music scene today; Foster The People, the popular indie rock trio making atmospheric, psychedelic, and dance-oriented pop; Slightly Stoopid, built on a bedrock of slabs of dubby bass, meditative vocal harmonies, rock-steady guitar licks and tightly syncopated percussive rhythms; Cake, defying all musical genres to create their own individual sound; Tegan And Sara, with a unique ability to bridge the pop and indie worlds; Violent Femmes, the textbook American cult band of the 1980s who captured the essence of teen angst with remarkable precision and emerged as the soundtrack for the lives of troubled adolescents the world over; Girl Talk, his songs are built on recognizable samples of recent hit singles, recontextualized into an entirely new piece; Earl Sweatshirt, his languid style is a blend of highly personal alt-rap and morbid horrorcore; Grouplove, a merging of richly narrated, intricate songs with anthemic classic pop production; and HAIM, who are able to switch from instrument to instrument, all while singing in three part harmony. Rounding out the line-up are: Twenty One Pilots, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, Chance the Rapper, Walk The Moon, Blue October, Band Of Skulls, ZZ Ward, MS MR, Timeflies, Hoodie Allen, American Authors, Deap Vally, St. Lucia, Smallpools, Bear Hands, Morning Parade, Kitten, Magic Man, Jacuzzi Boys, Gringo Star, Unlikely Candidates, Civil Twilight, Vic Mensa, Terraplane Sun, Hunter Hunted, Jessica Hernandez And The Deltas, Fly Union, Betty Who and more to be announced soon.
Four stages, tons of bands and that is only a part of the fun and excitement Big Guava offers. There is also a Monster Midway of fast paced free unlimited thrill rides. And then there are the epicurean delights of the finest and most unique food trucks that Tampa Bay has to offer as well as a variety of Craft Beer Gardens that provide refreshing libations for even the most discerning aficionados.
3-Day Big Guava General Admission Pass – $165 (on-sale NOW). Tickets include Free Unlimited Rides and General Admission to All Stages including the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre (seats available on first come, first served basis).
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There is also the one and only 3-Day Super Guava Pass – $499 (on-sale Now). This is the ultimate ticket to Big Guava and includes Free Unlimited Rides; Premium Reserved Seat in Amphitheatre; Preferred viewing areas for all other stages; Access to Two Super Guava Lounges with Specialty Food and Complementary Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Limited Samplings of Signature Beer and Wine; Commemorative Super Guava Laminate..
Single Day Big Guava General Admission ($65.00) and Super Guava VIP ($175.00) Tickets will be available Saturday, February 15 / 11AM. The Single Day Super Guava Ticket includes all the amenities as a 3-Day ticket, but for one day.
To purchase tickets for the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and/or Big Guava shows go to www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.
BIG GUAVA A MAJOR LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL COMES TO FLORIDA
(L-R) Chuck Pesano, Executive Director Florida State Fair, and Neil Jacobsen, President Live Nation FL, unveil the poster for the Big Guava Music Festival.
What is destined to become the biggest and best Live Music Festival in all of Florida, Big Guava brings a great line-up of musical stars to the Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. There will be four stages of the best top live music acts, a Monster Midway of unlimited free thrilling and fast paced rides and craft beer gardens along with taste-tempting delights from critically acclaimed food trucks. There is just no reason not to have the best time of your life!
Already scheduled to perform at Big Guava are: Outkast, their reunion tour with Andre 3000 and Big Boi; Vampire Weekend, considered one of the most creative and critically acclaimed bands in the American music scene today; Foster The People, the popular indie rock trio making atmospheric, psychedelic, and dance-oriented pop; Slightly Stoopid, built on a bedrock of slabs of dubby bass, meditative vocal harmonies, rock-steady guitar licks and tightly syncopated percussive rhythms; Cake, defying all musical genres to create their own individual sound; Tegan And Sara, with a unique ability to bridge the pop and indie worlds; Violent Femmes, the textbook American cult band of the 1980s who captured the essence of teen angst with remarkable precision and emerged as the soundtrack for the lives of troubled adolescents the world over; Girl Talk, his songs
are built on recognizable samples of recent hit singles, recontextualized into an entirely new piece; Earl Sweatshirt, his languid style is a blend of highly personal alt-rap and morbid horrorcore; Grouplove, a merging of richly narrated, intricate songs with anthemic classic pop production; and HAIM, who are able to switch from instrument to instrument, all while singing in three part harmony.
Additional performers include: Twenty One Pilots, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, Chance the Rapper, Walk The Moon, Blue October, Band Of Skulls, ZZ Ward, MS MR, Timeflies, Hoodie Allen, American Authors, Deap Vally, St. Lucia, Smallpools, Bear Hands, Morning Parade, Kitten, Magic Man, Jacuzzi Boys, Gringo Star, Unlikely Candidates, Vic Mensa, Terraplane Sun, Jessica Hernandez And The Deltas, Fly Union and more to be announced soon.
Four stages, tons of bands and that is only a part of the fun and excitement Big Guava offers. There is also a Monster Midway of fast paced free unlimited thrill rides. And then there are the epicurean delights of the finest and most unique food trucks that Tampa Bay has to offer as well as a variety of Craft Beer Gardens that provide refreshing libations for even the most discerning aficionados.
Big Guava was created as a joint partnership between Live Nation FL and the Florida State Fair Authority to bring the biggest and best Live Music Festival to Florida and the Tampa Bay area. Hours for Big Guava are Friday, May 2: 4PM to 11PM; Saturday, May 3: 11:30AM to 11PM; and Sunday, May 4: 11:30AM to 10PM.
3-Day Early Bird General Admission Pass: $99 (Limited Quantity Available – on-sale January 15 at 5pm EST); 3-Day General Admission Pass – $165 (on-sale January 18 at 10:00 AM). Tickets include Free Unlimited Rides and General Admission to All Stages including the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre (seats available on first come, first served basis).
There is also the one and only 3-Day Super Guava Pass – $499 (on-sale January 18 at 10:00 AM). This is the ultimate ticket to Big Guava and includes Free Unlimited Rides; Premium Reserved Seat in Amphitheatre; Preferred viewing areas for all other stages; Access to Two Super Guava Lounges with Specialty Food and Complementary Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Limited Samplings of Signature Beer and Wine; Commemorative Super Guava Laminate
To purchase tickets go to www.livenation.com, all TicketMaster outlets or charge
by-phone at (800) 745-3000.
All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, parking and service and handling charges.
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