Carolina Bloom Music Festival brings indie rock lineup to Charlotte
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Charlotte is getting a new rock, indie and alternative music festival this summer.
Why it matters: As multi-day festivals get harder to host and becoming more expensive for fans, Carolina Bloom Music Festival organizer Patrick Wynne wants to offer a more affordable option for the city.
What they're saying: "With how expensive festivals have gotten, we wanted to create something with cool local bands and some higher-level talent that won't blow the budget. This can be an event people feel comfortable paying for and can actually enjoy without stressing about the cost," Wynne said.
What to expect: The festival will take place Aug. 22-23 in the Iron District.
- Carolina Bloom will feature a mix of local, regional and national acts, with 10 bands per day performing on an outdoor stage.
- There will also be an indoor DJ stage, food trucks and a list of local vendors.
- Early bird tickets start at $55 per day and go on sale May 15.
Zoom out: North Carolina has lost two large music festivals that have been known to draw thousands of attendees in recent years.
- In Charlotte, Lovin' Life Music Fest announced it won't return for a third year. Raleigh's Dreamville Festival — which was expected to rebrand — has not announced plans to return.
Yes, but: New contenders like Carolina Bloom, which is expected to see about 1,500 attendees per day, are stepping in to fill a gap as Charlotte's musical scene shifts.
- Rapper DaBaby also recently announced he would be bringing a hip-hop music festival to Concord this summer.
What's next: Carolina Bloom Music Festival will announce its artist lineup May 11.