The Escape Music Festival will kick off its inaugural year this fall when they take over Pier 9 in Brooklyn on October 11 & 12. The festival has revealed Phase One of their lineup (taking one out of Marvel’s playbook!) featuring a lineup that includes Placebo, Yeasayer, The Crystal Method, Ra Ra Riot, STRFKR (DJ Set), Bakermat, Neon Indian (DJ Set), ASTR, Tesla Boy, Basecamo, Marc Mayha, Oscar Aguilera and Follow Me. The festival promises “30 dance music & indie/electro rock acts on two stages over two days and nights.” So there are still plenty of acts to be announced.
As someone who has been trying to see Placebo and Yeasayer for some time now, this makes me very happy.
Tickets for the festival are already on sale, at the early bird price of $87.39 ($80 + $7.39 in fees). From there, the price will go up to $120.04
The festival is put on by Balearic Entertainment, and here’s how they describe the festival themselves:
EMF will be an interactive experience that integrates the artists, the music, the audience, character actors, experiential exhibits and art, and social networks into a truly unique experience. In addition, Balearic Entertainment is partnering with local vendors, restaurants, and other cultural institutions to create a world-class event that is uniquely Brooklyn.
Below, catch a trailer that they released today via their facebook page.
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