Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will try their hand at hosting a music festival later this year. Edward Sharpe’s Big Top will launch October 17th-20th in The Round at the Los Angeles State Historic Park.
A press release for the festival states:
Big Top will continue the band’s tradition of curating a uniquely interactive experience for fans. Continuous entertainment and activities will transform a single location into distinct yet equally captivating environments by day and night. The outdoor space surrounding the tent will offer a carnival like setting with a farmer’s market, avant-garde performances, and games as well as local vendors, artisans, and charities. Within the tent, 360 degree tiered seating will allow for intimate performances in the round. During the day, selected films and visual art installations as chosen by the band will be highlighted. At night the tent will present an eclectic mix of featured artists to perform, entertain, and inspire. Ultimately, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will take the stage surrounded by fans on all sides to bring this fantastical adventure to fruition.
While there is no official line-up yet, the website promises “an eclectic mix of artists, performers, a public farmer’s market, late night happenings & more!” Tickets for the festival will start to go on sale Friday, August 9th at 10 a.m PST.
Read more about the new festival here.