Epicenter, a new 3-day music experience from the one and only Danny Wimmer Presents is making its debut in a grand nature. The lineup was just announced and its looking to be one of the biggest Rock/Metal festivals of the year in 2019. Epicenter is scheduled to take place in Rockingham, NC (the city name is quite fitting) on May 10,11,12.
The headlining acts, Korn, Tool and the almighty Foo Fighters are sure to draw quite the crowd. Not only are the headliners some of the biggest acts around, the rest of the lineup is filled with one of the most diverse ones around with acts ranging from Architects, to 311, to Meshuggah all the way to Evanescence. 2019 is shaping up to be a huge year for bands like Bring Me The Horizon and FEVER 333, which both have been nominated for Grammys. Oli Sykes, Vocalist of Bring Me The Horizon says “We’re very excited to be playing next year’s Epicenter Festival in Rockingham. It’s a privilege to be sharing a stage alongside some of our favourite acts, and to be back in North Carolina.”
Acts like Scarlxrd and Teenage Wrist are sure to grab many peoples attention, along with a newly reunited The Damned Things which consists of members from Every Time I Die, Anthrax, and Fall Out Boy.
Along with the music, there will be plenty of food and drinks to go around. Attendees 21+ can enjoy multiple specialty curated beverage experiences. Offerings from Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards (owned by Maynard James Keenan) will be available at the Caduceus Wine Garden. Experience the Heavy Tiki Bar (a tropical oasis filled with killer cocktails and shade). Fans can also enjoy a large variety of local and regional brews at the Epicenter Craft Beer Garden.
Festival producer Danny Wimmer notes, “The creation of the ‘Epicenter of rock n’ roll’ in the heart of North Carolina gives us the ability to expand on the festival experience with enhanced camping amenities, nighttime entertainment with no curfew, and expanded food and beverage offerings, all highlighted by a massive music lineup covering the spectrum of rock, metal and alternative rock music.”
Danny Hayes, CEO of Danny Wimmer Presents, explains the development of the Rockingham Festival Grounds: “We have a long-term arrangement with all of the property owners: The Rock (Rockingham Speedway), Richmond County, Rockingham Dragway and other local land owners. We’re working together to define the long-term vision for the festival area. For 2019, the primary festival grounds will be in a grassy area connected to the Rockingham Dragway. The area across the street surrounding The Rock (Speedway) will be utilized for patron parking and camping.”
General Admission, VIP tickets, and hotel and camping packages for Epicenter go on sale Friday, December 14 at Noon ET at https://epicenterfestival.com.
