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The Hangout Music Festival Lineup Announcement Monday Jan. 12

Posted in Entertainment by sceneandheardblog on January 9, 2015

Your hammock is waiting…

The 2015 Hangout Music Fest lineup will be announced Monday, January 12.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. CST.

Check out www.hangoutmusicfest.com for information about General Admission, VIP and Super VIP weekend tickets. Whichever you choose, we strongly recommend you buy a ticket bundled with a shuttle pass.

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The Hangout Line 2014 Announced

Posted in Entertainment by sceneandheardblog on January 15, 2014

 

 

The 2014 Lineup |  Tickets On Sale Tomorrow

Who’s ready to get their beach on? The Hangout Fest is back, featuring The Black Keys, The Killers, Outkast, Jack Johnson, Queens of the Stone Age, Pretty Lights, The Avett Brothers, Modest Mouse, The Flaming Lips, STS9, Wiz Khalifa, Zedd, Childish Gambino, Amos Lee, Conor Oberst, Tegan and Sara, Portugal The Man, Fitz and the Tantrums, Capital Cities, Boys Noize, Bloody Beetroots, Ingrid Michaelson, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The 1975, Bastille and many more acts playing on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, AL May 16-18, 2014.

 

How to Get Tickets:

Weekend tickets go on sale tomorrow Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 10:00am EST.  Check out www.hangoutmusicfest.com for information about GA, VIP and Super VIP tickets.  If you are coming from out of town, we are also offering all-inclusive travel packages and great deals on condos and other vacation rentals.

Whatever ticket you choose, we strongly recommend you buy a ticket bundled with a shuttle pass.

 

      

Hangout Music Fest 2013 Announces Schedules & Additional Tickets Made Available to Meet Fan Demand

Posted in Entertainment by sceneandheardblog on April 15, 2013
HANGOUT MUSIC FEST 2013 ANNOUNCES
SCHEDULES FOR ALL FIVE FESTIVAL STAGES & ADDITIONAL GENERAL TICKETS MADE AVAILABLE TO MEET FAN DEMAND
 
Gulf Shores, AL (April 11, 2013) – The The Hangout Music Fest has announced its daily schedules for three action-packed days of music on the sugar-white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. On the weekend of May 17-19, 2013, the Fest will present artists on five stages: including the two beach stages, the Hangout Stage and the Chevrolet Stage; plus the Boom Boom TentLetting Go stage and the BMI Stage.  To plan their weekend’s “must see” list from the wide variety of offerings—from true musical legends to the underground’s hottest new acts—attendees can create their own custom interactive schedule by going to http://lineup.hangoutmusicfest.com/.
In order to meet fan demand for the highly-anticipated festival, organizers have made additional tickets available for purchase at www.hangoutmusicfest.com/tickets.
On Friday, May 17th, the Hangout Stage will be headlined by Kings of Leon, with sets from Passion Pit, Jim James Band, The Breeders and Twin Sister.  The Chevrolet Stage will feature The Shins, Grizzly Bear, Toots & The Maytals and Lissie.  The Boom Boom Tent will include Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, AfroJack, Ra Ra Riot and Lance Herbstrong.  The Letting Go stage will feature Big Gigantic, Ryan Bingham, The Sheepdogs and Twenty Ι One Ι Pilots.  The BMI Stage will featureAnders Osbourne, The Weeks, Luella and The Sun and Colin Lake.
 
On Saturday, May 18th, the Hangout Stage will be headlined by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, with sets from The Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule, Shovels & Rope and Delta Rae.  The Chevrolet Stage will feature Bassnectar, The Roots, Dirty Projectors and Nikki Bluhm and the Gramblers.  The Boom Boom Tent will include Kendrick Lamar, Wolfgang Gartner, Public Enemy and Brassft Punk.  The Letting Go stage will feature Slightly Stoopid, Holy Ghost!, Bright Light Social Hourand The Werks.  The BMI Stage will feature The Tontons, Chancellor Warhol, Space Capone and Wild Cub.
 
On Sunday, May 19th, the Hangout Stage will be headlined by Stevie Wonder, with sets from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Ellie Goulding and Grouplove.  The Chevrolet Stage will feature Trey Anastasio Band, Imagine Dragons, Galactic and Best Coast.  The Boom Boom Tent will include Steve Aoki, Porter Robinson, Baauer and Zion I.  The Letting Go stage will feature Bloc Party, moe., Moon Taxi and The Revivalists.  The BMI Stage will feature Jason Isbell & 400 Unit, Kingston Springs, The Wild Feathers and The Mowgli’s.
 
In addition to the five stages of music, all fans will enjoy access to extraordinary amenities including: the comfortably shaded relaxation area, Hammock Beach; the Sky Bar tower, which offers 360-degree views of the festival; amusement rides and games; varied dining options, including the fresh Alabama Gulf Seafood area; water stations with free refills for all guests; and much more.  VIP and Super VIP guests can also take advantage of pool-side viewing areas; complimentary select beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks; air-conditioned private restrooms; and much more.
Gulf Shores offers a wide range of accommodations, from luxury to budget to family-friendly, many within walking or biking distance of the site.  Lodging and travel packages are available at http://www.cidentertainment.com/hangout/2013/.
Festival attendees are strongly urged to avoid traffic by taking advantage of the fun and easy way to get in and out of the festival, the Hangout Music Fest shuttles. This year, the “Golden Shuttles” will be back and offering even more exciting prizes.
ABOUT THE HANGOUT MUSIC FEST:
The inaugural Hangout Music Fest was launched on May 14-16, 2010, and featured performances from Trey Anastasio, The Zac Brown Band, John Legend, The Roots, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Black Crowes, Alison Kraus and Union Station, and more.  The second Fest, which hosted a crowd of 35,000 concertgoers per day, took place on May 20–22, 2011, with performances from Foo Fighters, Paul Simon, The Flaming Lips, Cee-Lo Green and The Black Keys, among many others. The 2011 event was estimated to have generated approximately $30 million for the Gulf Shores area economy, and was later awarded “Music Festival of the Year” honors at the 23rd Pollstar Concert Industry Awards. The third annual edition occurred on May 17-19, 2012, and featured a diverse lineup including Jack White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band, Skrillex, The String Cheese Incident, The Flaming Lips and many more.
Visit the Hangout Music Fest online at:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hangoutmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hangoutfest (hashtag: #hangoutfest)
Instagram: http://instagram.com/hangoutfest
Pintrest: http://pinterest.com/hangoutfest/
Tumblr: http://hangoutfest.tumblr.com/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/100565445882220291786/posts

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STEVIE WONDER TO JOIN TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS AND KINGS OF LEON AS HEADLINERS AT THE HANGOUT MUSIC FEST

Posted in Entertainment by sceneandheardblog on March 7, 2013
STEVIE WONDER TO JOIN TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS AND KINGS OF LEON AS HEADLINERS AT THE HANGOUT MUSIC FEST –
YEAH YEAH YEAHS, MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS, IMAGINE DRAGONS AND MORE ADDED TO LINEUP
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MTV, VH1 AND CMT TO LIVESTREAM FROM THE FESTIVAL PLUS TO PROVIDE UNPARALLELED ON-STAGE AND BACKSTAGE ACCESS AND NEWS COVERAGE
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GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS, PLUS VIP, SUPER VIP AND BIG KAHUNA PASSES ON SALE NOW
 
Gulf Shores, AL (March 6, 2013) – The Hangout Music Fest has announced the third headliner for its highly anticipated 2013 lineup: legendary singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and 22-time Grammy winner Stevie Wonder. Also newly added to the festival are Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Imagine Dragons, Afrojack, Big Gigantic, Holy Ghost!, Baauer, Ra Ra Riot, and The Wild Feathers. Scheduled for May 17, 18 and 19, 2013 —just miles  from the Florida border on the sugar-white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama— the festival will also feature previously announced main stage headliners Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Kings of Leon.
 
MTV, VH1 and CMT will be bringing Hangout to a national audience by livestreaming from the festival. Additionally, its various news and editorial organizations including MTV News, VH1 News and CMT News, will provide fans at home with unmatched on-stage and backstage access to their favorite stars, up-to-the-minute festival news, as well as on-the-ground reporting highlighting the fashions, personalities, breakout moments and unexpected events that define the spirit of the festival.
 
Confirmed artists previously announced to perform include: Trey Anastasio Band, The Shins, BASSNECTAR, Kendrick Lamar, The Black Crowes, Slightly Stoopid, The Roots, Ellie Goulding, Steve Aoki, Passion Pit, Bloc Party, Gov’t Mule, Jim James Band, Porter Robinson, Public Enemy, moe., Galactic, Dirty Projectors, Grouplove, Toots and the Maytals, Lissie, The Breeders, Best Coast, Jason Isbell & 400 Unit, Twin Sister, Ryan Bingham, The Sheepdogs,  Shovels and Rope, Moon Taxi, The Revivalists, Zion I, Lance Herbstrong, Anders Osborne, Twenty Ι One Ι Pilots, Delta Rae, Nikki Bluhm and the Gramblers, The Bright Light Social Hour, The Werks, The Ton Tons, Brassft Punk, Kingston Springs, The Mowgli’s, Chancellor Warhol, Luella and the Sun, The Weeks, Space Capone, Wild Cub and Colin Lake (updates will be posted at http://lineup.hangoutmusicfest.com/). 
 
General Admission tickets, plus VIP, Super VIP and Big Kahuna festival passes are on sale now at www.hangoutmusicfest.com/tickets. Payment plan information can be found at http://hangoutpaymentplan.eventbrite.com/
 
The festival’s music performances will take place across five stages — including two located just steps from the Gulf of Mexico. All fans will enjoy access to extraordinary amenities including: the comfortably shaded relaxation area, Hammock Beach; the Sky Bar tower, which offers 360-degree views of the festival; amusement rides and games; diverse dining options, including fresh Alabama Gulf seafood; and much more.
 
VIP pass-holders will reap such prime upgrades as easy access to the site through special entrances; prime viewing areas, including swimming pools with views of the main stage; a shaded VIP Grove with complimentary beverages as well as private, air-conditioned restrooms; and more. Super VIPs will also receive 24/7 concierge services; access to a private, air-conditioned dining room and lounge featuring exclusive meals; admittance to the pre-Fest party; golf cart chauffeur service; priority on-site lodging reservations; and more.  For the ultimate experience, “Big Kahuna” pass-holders enjoy all of the above, as well as on-stage access for many performances at the main stage; and much more. Visit www.hangoutmusicfest.com for specific amenities included in each level.
 
Gulf Shores offers a wide range of accommodations, from luxury to budget to family-friendly, many within walking or biking distance of the site.  Lodging and travel packages are available at www.hangoutmusicfest.com/info/lodging/. Travel package information is available at http://www.cidentertainment.com/hangout/2013/.   
 
Festival attendees are strongly urged to avoid traffic by taking advantage of the easy and fun way to get in and out of the festival, the Hangout Music Fest shuttles. Due to overwhelming demand, the “Golden Shuttles” will be back and offering even more exciting prizes than last year.
 
ABOUT THE HANGOUT MUSIC FEST:
The inaugural Hangout Music Fest was launched on May 14-16, 2010, and featured performances from Trey Anastasio, The Zac Brown Band, John Legend, The Roots, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Black Crowes, Alison Kraus and Union Station, and more.  The second Fest, which hosted a crowd of 35,000 concertgoers per day, took place on May 20–22, 2011, with performances from Foo Fighters, Paul Simon, The Flaming Lips, Cee-Lo Green and The Black Keys, among many others. The 2011 event was estimated to have generated approximately $30 million for the Gulf Shores area economy, and was later awarded “Music Festival of the Year” honors at the 23rd Pollstar Concert Industry Awards. The third annual edition occurred on May 17-19, 2012, and featured a diverse lineup including Jack White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band, Skrillex, The String Cheese Incident, The Flaming Lips and many more. 
 
Visit the Hangout Music Fest online at:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hangoutmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hangoutfest (hashtag: #hangoutfest)
Instagram: http://instagram.com/hangoutfest  
Pintrest: http://pinterest.com/hangoutfest/  
Tumblr: http://hangoutfest.tumblr.com/  
Google+: https://plus.google.com/100565445882220291786/posts

Hangout Music Festival announces 2012 Lineup

Posted in Entertainment by sceneandheardblog on February 7, 2012

Here it is, Hangout Music Fest fans! Tickets on sale Friday, Feb. 10.

We are excited to announce this year’s lineup featuring Dave Matthews Band, Jack White and a soon-to-be-announced third headliner, along with dance tent headliner Skrillex. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 10 at www.hangoutmusicfest.com.

Hangout Fest named “Best Festival Of the Year” by Pollstar

We were proud to be nominated and even happier to win “Best Festival of the Year” at the 23rd Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards this past weekend.We could never have gotten this far this fast without our wonderful fans. Thanks to you all for your support! 

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Jack White to Headline The hangout Music Festival

Posted in Entertainment by sceneandheardblog on February 3, 2012
 

Ladies and gentlemen, the wait is almost over!

We’re excited to announce Jack White as one of the headliners of the 2012 Hangout Music Festival.  Stay tuned for many more acts on Tuesday, February 7th, and see which top acts and rising stars will be making your best Hangout Music Fest memories this year. Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 10th.

VIP Twitter Contest

Can’t wait to get your tickets? Want a chance to win a VIP experience?  Spread the word on Twitter about Tuesday’s big announcement, and you can enter to win a pair of VIP tickets for Hangout Music Fest 2012.  Check out our Twitter feed now for this exclusive giveaway.

 
 
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