SEATTLE, WA (Tower Records) - Tower Records, America's leading independent music and entertainment retailer, today is proud to announce its Mainstage sponsorship of Bumbershoot: Seattle's
Music & Arts Festival to be held Labor Day Weekend,
September 2-4. In the first year of a three year sponsorship, Tower Records is psyched to support the biggest contemporary music and arts festival in North America, now in its 36th year, as the Mainstage Presenting Sponsor and Exclusive CD
Music Retailer of Bumbershoot. In addition to Tower's presence at the Mainstage with performances from this year's headliners: Kanye West, Blondie, Steve Miller Band, and more, Tower's festival booths will host numerous artists for meet-and-greets and autograph signings. In addition, Tower Records will tie in a number of promotions at the Tower Records Seattle store, located at the corner of 5th Avenue North and Roy Streets, just a few blocks from the Seattle Center location of Bumbershoot.
"Since we opened our Seattle doors in 1976, back in Bumbershoot's early years, Tower Records has embraced and celebrated the Seattle music scene and creative culture," said Russ Eisenman, Chief Marketing Officer of Tower Records. "We are elated to partner with Bumbershoot in bringing first-class recording acts to the Bumbershoot Mainstage."
"We are thrilled to have Tower Records as a sponsor of the Mainstage at Bumbershoot," stated Heather Smith, Bumbershoot Producer. "Unlike many festivals, Bumbershoot is produced by a not for profit company, and relies on the support of innovative corporate companies to ensure that we continue to bring outstanding music and arts to the community at affordable ticket prices."
More information on Bumbershoot: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival can be found at bumbershoot.org.
Performance Schedule for Mainstage Presented by Tower Records - Memorial Stadium
Saturday, September 2nd:
- The Gossip 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm @ Mainstage
- Blondie 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm @ Mainstage
- Hawthorne Heights 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm @ Mainstage
- Yellowcard 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm @ Mainstage
- AFI 9:45 pm - 10:45 pm @ Mainstage
Sunday, September 3rd:
- The New Pornographers 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm @ Mainstage
- Spoon 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm @ Mainstage
- Blue Scholars 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Mainstage
- Kanye West 9:30 pm - 10:45 pm @ Mainstage
Monday, September 4th:
- Steve Miller Band 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Mainstage
- Atmosphere 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Mainstage
- A Tribe Called Quest 9:30 pm - 10:45 pm @ Mainstage
BUMBERSHOOT TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are on sale now at bumbershoot.org, at Ticketmaster locations, or by phone at 206-628-0888. Single-day passes (good for any day of the Festival) are $25 when purchased by August 25, or $30 thereafter. Three-day passes are $70 through August 25, or $80 thereafter. Tickets will also be on sale at select Western Washington Starbucks stores starting Saturday, August 5. There are no service fees for tickets purchased at Starbucks.
An $8 ticket will be available only at the gate for seniors 65+, children 10 and under with accompanying adult, and patrons with disabilities. There is free admission for children under 5 all weekend.
Note: Entry to evening Mainstage shows requires a separate free pass obtainable while supplies last at Information Booths inside festival grounds. One Mainstage pass per person/ticket stub.
