THE FORECASTLE FESTIVAL
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Forecastle is where the Midwest connects®. Founded in Louisville, KY, the branded gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest.

Forecastle 2010 :: July 9th - 11th :: Riverfront Belvedere

SPONSORS: Kentucky Air Education, Southern Comfort, JanSport, Merrell, The Galt House, The Nashville Scene, Indianapolis NUVO, Smiley Pete Publishing, WFPK, WRFL, WFHB, Backseat Sandbar
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THE FORECASTLE FESTIVAL
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Forecastle is where the Midwest connects®. Founded in Louisville, KY, the branded gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest.

Forecastle 2010 :: July 9th - 11th :: Riverfront Belvedere

SPONSORS: Kentucky Air Education, Southern Comfort, JanSport, Merrell, The Galt House, The Nashville Scene, Indianapolis NUVO, Smiley Pete Publishing, WFPK, WRFL, WFHB, Backseat Sandbar
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AFTER-PARTIES | STAGE SCHEDULE

Forecastle has released the official stage schedule to the 2009 festival. The After-Party line-ups have also been announced, with Pretty Lights and Designer Drugs each headlining a night.


CAMPGROUNDS SOLD-OUT

Forecastle campgrounds are now completely sold-out. Special thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket. Complete festival schedule to be announced momentarily. Stay tuned to the website for details.


FORECASTLE LINEUP REVEALED

Forecastle has announced the *complete lineup* to the 2009 festival. Cage the Elephant, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Man Man, Designer Drugs, The Detroit Cobras, and Maps and Atlases have been added, along with over fifty bands and DJs performing on (4) festival stages: West, East, Ocean, Disco. Click here for entire schedule: http://www.forecastlefest.com/lineup.php


FORECASTLE 2009 POSTER | GALT HOUSE AND VIP CAMPING SOLD-OUT

Forecastle will unveil the 2009 poster art tomorrow as part of Record Store Day: a nationwide celebration of 700 independent stores. The Galt House, Forecastle’s “Official Hotel and Suites”, is 99% sold-out, with 31 rooms and 54 suites left (out of 1400). If you haven’t purchased your room yet, we would suggest doing that now. 502.589.5200. VIP Campgrounds are next.


FORECASTLE ANNOUNCES HEADLINERS, PRE-SALE STARTS TODAY

Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, and The Avett Brothers to headline Forecastle! Pre-sale starts today: www.ticketmaster.com/forecastle


HEADLINERS TO BE ANNOUNCED THURSDAY

Next Thursday we will unveil the headliners to the 8th annual Forecastle Festival. It will be the biggest announcement in our 8-year history. Visit the website ~ www.ForecastleFest.com ~ to win VIP tickets and “be the first to know” the night before.


SPRING TOUR :: APRIL - MAY

This April, Forecastle will once again hit the road to promote the 8th annual festival in cities and towns across the Midwest. Below is a list of initial events we'll be hosting or co-sponsoring. More shows to be announced:

04/04 - Lexington, KY - Beaux Arts Ball
04/08 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall (w. Dr. Dog)
04/23 - Cincinnati, OH - Madison Theatre (w. Of Montreal)
04/24 - Indianapolis, IN - Radio Radio (w. Lucero)
04/25 - Bloomington, IN - Little 500
05/01 - Nashville, TN - Dirty Eye Warehouse

Likewise, we expect to announce our music headliners very soon, so stay tuned. We will launch several promotions as part of the announcement, including a 10-city buildup with our friends at the CVB and Red7e.