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==2016 festival==
==2016 festival==
The second annual event was held on [[July 16]]-[[July 17|17]], [[2016]].
The second annual event was held on [[July 16]]-[[July 17|17]], [[2016]] with forty acts on four stages.


The lineup of artists included:  
The lineup of artists included:
* Ryan Adams, Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips, Ray Lamontagne with members of My Morning Jacket, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, The Arcs, Grouplove, Fitz & The Tantrums, Logic, Glass Animalsm, Dr Dog, Shovels & Rope, Sylvan Esso, Ghostland Observatory, Washed Out, Betty Who, Danny Brown, JR JR, The Joy Formidable, White Demin, Hudson Mohawke, Anderson East, Banners, Escondido, Steve Gunn, Seratones, Bright Light Social Hour, Dylan LeBlanc, [[The Burning Peppermints]], Los Colognes, and Boom Forest
* Saturday:
** Blast Stage: Big Something, Steve Gunn, The Joy Formidable, Glass Animals, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Ryan Adams & the Shining
** Steam Stage: Seratones, Anderson East, Shovels & Rope, Grouplove, Death Cab for Cutie
** Shed Stage: The Bright Light Social Hour, Los Colognes, White Denim, Betty Who, Washed Out, Logic
** Seasick Records Stage: [[Daniel Elias & Exotic Dangers]], [[Null]], [[GT]]
* Sunday:
** Blast Stage: JMR, Dylan LeBlanc, Jr Jr, Dr Dog, The Arcs, Ray LaMontagne,  
** Steam Stage: Escondido, Banners, Sylvan Esso, Fitz & the Tantrums, The Flaming Lips
** Shed Stage: Boom Forest, [[The Burning Peppermints]], Hudson Mohawke, The Struts, Danny Brown, Ghostland Observatory
** Seasick Records Stage: [[Future Primitives]], [[The Pollies]], [[Nerves Baddington]]
 
Starr Hill Brewery of Crozet, Virginia sponsored a "Craft Works" section at the [[Piggly Wiggly]] "Crafty Beerly" beer garden, and [[Redmont Distillery]] opened a "Redmont Vodka Lounge" for cocktails. [[BBVA Compass]] sponsored the "Tech Dome" VIP area, also welcoming all of its account cardholders. [[Sloss Metal Arts]] gave iron pouring demonstrations and the American Poster Institute mounted an exhibition of its members' graphic work.
 
Tickets were priced at $75 to 95 for general admission day passes and $105 to 150 for general admission weekend passes. "Iron Passes" and VIP passes were priced at $125-195 per day or $170-325 for the weekend.


==2015 festival==
==2015 festival==
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** Blast Stage: [[Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires]], Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear, The New Pornographers, [[St Paul & the Broken Bones]], The Avett Brothers
** Blast Stage: [[Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires]], Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear, The New Pornographers, [[St Paul & the Broken Bones]], The Avett Brothers


Other attractions included food vendors and trucks and a beer garden featuring a special "Siren of Sloss" beer made collaboratively by [[Trim Tab Brewing Company]] and Starr Hill Brewery of Charlottesville, Virginia. [[Sloss Metal Arts]] demonstrated cast iron pouring. An interactive art installation entitled "[[enCHANTment]]" was commissioned from [[Tres Taylor]]. Members of the American Poster Institute displayed graphic works. Numerous merchandise and service vendors, as well as information booths for non-profit organizations, operated during the festival. Misting tents and water bottle refilling stations were provided to help visitors through the triple-digit heat.
Other attractions included food vendors and trucks and a beer garden featuring a special "Siren of Sloss" beer made collaboratively by [[Trim Tab Brewing Company]] and Starr Hill Brewery of Crozet, Virginia. [[Sloss Metal Arts]] demonstrated cast iron pouring. An interactive art installation entitled "[[enCHANTment]]" was commissioned from [[Tres Taylor]]. Members of the American Poster Institute displayed graphic works. Numerous merchandise and service vendors, as well as information booths for non-profit organizations, operated during the festival. Misting tents and water bottle refilling stations were provided to help visitors through the triple-digit heat.


Tickets were priced at $85/95 for general admission day passes and $135/150 for general admission weekend passes. "Iron Passes" and VIP passes were priced at $135-195 per day or $210-325 for the weekend. The perquisites available to Iron Pass and VIP ticketholders included admission to air-conditioned areas.
Tickets were priced at $85/95 for general admission day passes and $135/150 for general admission weekend passes. "Iron Passes" and VIP passes were priced at $135-195 per day or $210-325 for the weekend. The perquisites available to Iron Pass and VIP ticketholders included admission to air-conditioned areas.
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* Harvey, Alec (July 19, 2015) "Sloss Fest 2015 organizers: The festival will be back." {{BN}}
* Harvey, Alec (July 19, 2015) "Sloss Fest 2015 organizers: The festival will be back." {{BN}}
* Prickett, Sam (March 1, 2016) "SlossFest announces 2016 lineup." {{Weld}}
* Prickett, Sam (March 1, 2016) "SlossFest announces 2016 lineup." {{Weld}}
* Colurso, Mary (June 25, 2016) "Sloss Fest 2016 adds Seasick Records Stage with 6 Alabama bands." {{BN}}
* Colurso, Mary (July 19, 2016) "Sloss Fest 2016: How did the Birmingham music festival fare during its second year?" {{BN}}
* Colurso, Mary (July 19, 2016) "Sloss Fest 2016: How did the Birmingham music festival fare during its second year?" {{BN}}


Revision as of 12:47, 19 July 2016

The Sloss Music & Arts Festival (or Sloss Fest) is a two-day outdoor festival featuring musical performances, vendor booths and demonstrations at Sloss Furnaces. The event was staged by Red Mountain Entertainment and Venue Management, along with AC Entertainment of Knoxville, Tennessee.


2016 festival

The second annual event was held on July 16-17, 2016 with forty acts on four stages.

The lineup of artists included:

  • Saturday:
    • Blast Stage: Big Something, Steve Gunn, The Joy Formidable, Glass Animals, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Ryan Adams & the Shining
    • Steam Stage: Seratones, Anderson East, Shovels & Rope, Grouplove, Death Cab for Cutie
    • Shed Stage: The Bright Light Social Hour, Los Colognes, White Denim, Betty Who, Washed Out, Logic
    • Seasick Records Stage: Daniel Elias & Exotic Dangers, Null, GT
  • Sunday:
    • Blast Stage: JMR, Dylan LeBlanc, Jr Jr, Dr Dog, The Arcs, Ray LaMontagne,
    • Steam Stage: Escondido, Banners, Sylvan Esso, Fitz & the Tantrums, The Flaming Lips
    • Shed Stage: Boom Forest, The Burning Peppermints, Hudson Mohawke, The Struts, Danny Brown, Ghostland Observatory
    • Seasick Records Stage: Future Primitives, The Pollies, Nerves Baddington

Starr Hill Brewery of Crozet, Virginia sponsored a "Craft Works" section at the Piggly Wiggly "Crafty Beerly" beer garden, and Redmont Distillery opened a "Redmont Vodka Lounge" for cocktails. BBVA Compass sponsored the "Tech Dome" VIP area, also welcoming all of its account cardholders. Sloss Metal Arts gave iron pouring demonstrations and the American Poster Institute mounted an exhibition of its members' graphic work.

Tickets were priced at $75 to 95 for general admission day passes and $105 to 150 for general admission weekend passes. "Iron Passes" and VIP passes were priced at $125-195 per day or $170-325 for the weekend.

2015 festival

The inaugural event was held on July 18-19, 2015 with thirty-three performers on three stages.

The lineup of artists included:

  • Saturday:
    • Steam Stage: T. Hardy Morris, Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas, Lord Huron, Young the Giant, Cage the Elephant
    • Shed Stage: LANY, Kaleo, Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Cathedrals, Robert DeLong, Big Gigantic
    • Blast Stage: Paul Thorn, Noah Gundersen, First Aid Kit, Band of Horses, Modest Mouse
  • Sunday:
    • Steam Stage: Blank Range, Judah & the Lion, Sturgill Simpson, Manchester Orchestra, Primus
    • Shed Stage: Grifters, Muddy Magnolias, Kenny Loften, Zella Day, Milo Greene, Purity Ring, Tyler the Creator
    • Blast Stage: Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires, Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear, The New Pornographers, St Paul & the Broken Bones, The Avett Brothers

Other attractions included food vendors and trucks and a beer garden featuring a special "Siren of Sloss" beer made collaboratively by Trim Tab Brewing Company and Starr Hill Brewery of Crozet, Virginia. Sloss Metal Arts demonstrated cast iron pouring. An interactive art installation entitled "enCHANTment" was commissioned from Tres Taylor. Members of the American Poster Institute displayed graphic works. Numerous merchandise and service vendors, as well as information booths for non-profit organizations, operated during the festival. Misting tents and water bottle refilling stations were provided to help visitors through the triple-digit heat.

Tickets were priced at $85/95 for general admission day passes and $135/150 for general admission weekend passes. "Iron Passes" and VIP passes were priced at $135-195 per day or $210-325 for the weekend. The perquisites available to Iron Pass and VIP ticketholders included admission to air-conditioned areas.

Big Communications designed the festival's brand identity and logo. Boss Construction designed the official commemorative poster.

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