Billboard hot 100 music festival on the works
Get ready music lovers and partygoers as Billboard announces the first ever Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival that is planned to take place on the weekends of August 22 and 23 at Jones Beach, New York.
With the tag line 30+ Artists, 3 main stages, 2 full days, expect an ultimate celebration of music, never ending singing and all out fun brought about by the world’s most applauded singers and performers. This must be an all-out treat for both musician and die-hard fans as both spheres will come together and collide to a total celebration of art and expression though rhythm and melodies. It is said that July 9th is the magic date because it is when Billboard will officially announce the complete list of artists who will participate in this Fest’s first year. This is produced with the partnership of LiveNation.
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“The iconic Jones Beach will be fully transformed into a true festival experience with multiple stages and a festival
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Rawlinson, J. (2013). Music Festival Tourism Worldwide - International - June 2013. Retrieved 02 28, 2014, from Mintel Report: http://academic.mintel.com/display/643783/
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