June’s second week holds big promises for America as it ascends to a mix of some exciting music festivals for you to check out! We obviously pick the best of the lot.
1. Bonnaroo
Where: Manchester, TN
When: June 11 to 14
Bonnaroo is a cultural amalgamation like no other. Featuring an amazing musical line-up, the festival also offers inroad into art, adventure, films coupled with the greenness of the festival arena. The stars include Billy Joel, Florence + The Machine, Alabama Shakes, Kendrick Lamar, Mumford & Sons, DeadMau5, My Morning Jacket, Flume, Hozier, Belle & Sebastian, The War on Drugs, STS9, among a host of other big names. Easily one of the best inclusive experiences.
Check out our list of best art installations at Bonnaroo over the years here.
(images source: Bonnaroo Facebook)
2. Ink-N-Iron Long Beach
Where: Long Beach, CA
When: June 12 to 14
Ink-N-Iron is easily like no other festival you’ve been to and to know about it in detail, read our feature about it here. But this festival which does a graceful service to burlesque shows, vintage car exhibitions, tattoo art boutiques and live music, bringing artistic expression to the absolute forefront. So expect style re-transformations, flashily turned up people, adorned with retrogressive fashion styles. It’s an evolved experience.
(image source: Ink-N-Iron Facebook)
3. Taste of Country Music Festival
Where: Hunter Mountain, NY
When: June 12 to 14
In June, Hunter Mountain of New York looks like a Hollywood western as country music lovers dominate the space for a three day country music gathering. Bringing together legendary names like Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, and Eli Young Band, among others, it is also one of the few country music festivals offering camping facilities making it a cohesive experience.
(images source: Taste of Country Music Festival)
4. Spring Awakening Music Festival
Where: Chicago, IL
When: June 12 to 14
Spring Awakening Music Festival is the electronic music festival to be at this weekend. With artists like Skrillex, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Paul Van Dyk, Cosmic Gate, Hardwell, Jack U, Tirsto, Afrojack and Jamie Jones, this is quite easily one of the more accomplished lineups we’ve seen in recent times!
(images source: Spring Awakening Music Festival Facebook)