New York, NY (Top40 Charts) This summer, Red Bull TV presents SEASON OF FESTIVALS an exclusive live broadcast experience exploring six of the world's most celebrated music festivals. From June to October, hosts Sal Masekela and Will Best will traverse the globe taking viewers to Primavera Sound (Spain), Bonnaroo (USA), Roskilde (Denmark), Lollapalooza (USA), Bestival (UK) and Austin City Limits
Music Festival (USA) for live performances, artist interviews, and beyond the stage to reveal the one-of-a-kind people, moments, and locations that make these festivals among the best in the world.
SEASON OF FESTIVALS brings more than 18 days of live programming, 800 acts and 400 hours of live music together in one place. Red Bull TV is the only place to watch these iconic music festivals.
Music fans can tune-in live for free online at redbull.tv/festivals or from any device by using the Red Bull TV app. Highlights and select performances will be available as VOD following each live broadcast. The line-up and schedule for each festival broadcast will be announced a few days in advance. Stay tuned.
PRIMAVERA SOUND FESTIVAL - BARCELONA, SPAIN
Hosted by Will Best and Johann Wald / Live Broadcast June 2-4th
Primavera Sound prides itself in showcasing the most diverse range of acts around, bringing together the best of the independent scene and established artists. The festival taps into an eclectic mix of the most interesting rock and pop as well as underground electronic music - all without resorting to mainstream commercial bands. Over the years, the sonic DNA of Primavera Sound has transformed the event from one of the best urban music festivals in the world into an internationally renowned cultural event. primaverasound.com
BONNAROO - MANCHESTER, TENNESSEE:
Hosted by Sal Masekela / Live Broadcast June 9-12
Bonnaroo takes its name from a Creole slang word for "good stuff." Since 2002, it has been a staple of the American music festival scene, bringing together hundreds of thousands of music lovers onto a sprawling 700-acre farm. The annual, four-day immersive experience celebrates the best in live music from timeless legends to emerging artists. Beyond the music, America's largest camping festival also hosts a 24-hour cinema, theater performers, a classic arcade, a beer festival and a comedy club. Bonnaroo.com
ROSKILDE - ROSKILDE, DENMARK:
Hosted by Will Best / Live Broadcast June 29 - July 2
Roskilde is the Mecca of music festivals. It's been around since 1971, becoming the largest Northern European music and culture festival. The festival includes an 80-hectare campsite underlining that camping traditions is a major part of the Roskilde experience. Over the years, the festival has developed a flair for breaking technology, sustainable co-creation projects as well as art projects and gourmet food by top Danish chefs. But its roots are still firmly planted in music, as evidenced by its legendary iconic
Orange Stage, along with 8 additional stages and 175 acts playing them. roskilde-festival.dk
LOLLAPALOOZA - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS:
Hosted by Sal Masekela / Live Broadcast July 28-31
Lollapalooza, the concert series that redefined the modern festival experience, returns to downtown Chicago's historic Grant Park in honor of its 25th anniversary. Originally conceived by Perry Farrell as a farewell tour for his band Jane's Addiction, Lolla now stands as one of the premier destinations for music fans in both the United Sates and abroad. Its popularity has even expanded the festival internationally to Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Germany. lollapalooza.com
BESTIVAL - ISLE OF WIGHT, UNITED KINGDOM:
Hosted by Will Best / Live Broadcast
September 8-11
The
Future is happening at Bestival as it hurtles headlong into the good times. Last year, Bestival claimed "Best Major Festival" at the UK Festival Awards. As an encore, it's 2016
Future theme will bring an incredible cast of musical pioneers, forward thinking funksters and precognitive pop stars, who will guide music lovers into the glamorous machine age, signaling eternal bliss. The journey disembarks from
Robin Hill on the Isle of Wight. bestival.net
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL- AUSTIN, TEXAS:
Hosted by Sal Masekela / Live Broadcast
September 30 - October 2
Austin City Limits
Music Festival calls to fans from far and wide to make a pilgrimage deep into the heart of Texas. As their reward for making the trek, ACL Festival always provides memorable music sets along with vibrant art markets and unbelievable culinary offerings. Now celebrating its 15th year, ACL Festival continues to fuel the city's reputation as the cultural oasis of the Lone Star
State and the live music capital of the world. aclfestival.com
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