2015 Electric Forest Festival Tickets Sell out in Record Time
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February XX, 2015 2015 Electric Forest Festival Tickets Sell Out in Record Time The 3day festival sells out less than 24hours after the release of its 2015 artist lineup, and 3 ½ months earlier than ever before. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Sherwood Forest, Electric Forest takes place June 2528, 2015 in Rothbury, Michigan Rothbury, Mich. – Today, Electric Forest (EF) announced that tickets to its 5th annual music and camping festival have sold out. News of the sell out comes 3 ½ months earlier than previous years, and demonstrates the deep loyalty and enthusiasm of EF fans for this truly unique event. EF’s variety of GOOD LIFE VIP experiences sold out in just minutes of going on sale this past December. Known for showcasing a mix of roots, rock and jamstyle acts alongside some of dance music’s most relevant performers, Electric Forest 2015 again delivers a diverse lineup of over 100 established and emerging artists performing across 7 stages. For the 5th year in a row, Electric Forest welcomes back fan favorite The String Cheese Incident (performing 3 shows), plus heavyweights Bassnectar, Skrillex, Kaskade, Flume and Big Gigantic. Other acts include: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Yonder Mountain String Band, Odesza, Paul Oakenfold, Lotus, Carnage, Carl Cox, GEazy, Flux Pavilion, Seun Kuti, Shpongle, Phantogram, Gramatik, Galactic with Macy Gray, Lettuce, Break Science, The Motet, John Digweed, EOTO, Alison Wonderland. The complete list of artists announced for 2015 can be seen HERE, with additional artists and curated events still to be announced. Hailed as one of the "20 legendary world festivals to see in your lifetime," (Distractify) Electric Forest 2015 promises to deliver the ultimate festival experience with its unparalleled integration of music, art and community. At the heart of the festival, the Sherwood Forest houses specially commissioned art pieces and creatively themed environments that enhance the natural beauty of the event’s majestic wooded location. These popular creative elements continue to expand for 2015, as will the number and variety of colorful characters and performance artists that fill the grounds bringing smiles to the faces of the many guests they meet. Electric Forest’s prolific fan participation platform the Plug In program – also expands in 2015, offering many new and exciting ways for fans to help shape the Electric Forest experience. Known for fully embracing the possibilities of an engaged festival community, EF’s Plug In program deliberately blurs the line between event organizers and attendees. With this truly unique “open source” fan engagement platform, Electric Forest harnesses the creativity and passion of its community members, offering real and tangible ways for fans to participate in and ultimately help shape the Electric Forest experience. This is a big deal, since for Electric Forest – experience trumps all. Back for the second year in a row, “Electric Forces,” the festival’s U.S. Veterans Program, extends EF’s authentic expression of community to U.S. military veterans. By uniting veterans and civilians through festival volunteer opportunities, storytelling, onsite workshops, and more, these shared experiences and the healing power of music nurture connectedness within the EF community and beyond. Electric Forest’s many GOOD LIFE VIP experiences – which sold out in record time when 2015 tickets went on sale this past December offer unrivaled amenities and perks, including a variety of onsite lodging options ranging from camping, log cabins to resortstyle hotel suites. New to the GOOD LIFE this coming year are the whimsical wonderland of the “Enchanted Campground,” complete with European–inspired popup lodging, hang areas, and the Woodside Tents, where tents and camping gear await upon arrival. To stay up to date on all Electric Forest news, please visit www.electricforestfestival.com and the official Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube pages. Electric Forest is produced by Madison House Presents and Insomniac. ### To be considered for media credentials to Electric Forest 2015, fill out the application HERE. Media Contacts: For more information about Electric Forest and Madison House Presents: Carrie Lombardi / [email protected] / 303.413.8308 For more information about Insomniac: Jennifer Forkish / [email protected] / 310.228.7653.