It’s ten in the morning. I’ve been up long enough to shower and semi-soberly drive from downtown to The Orlando Eye on I-Drive for the media announcement of Orlando’s new major music festival, Moonstone Music Festival, named after Florida’s official state gem. On the drive, I get a call from Trevor … “Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are here.” “Holy fuck, are we about to meet KISS?!” “I think so … “
Katie, Trevor, about 35 local media reps, and I stood under the gloomy Orlando sky, staring up into it’s new “eye.” Paul Lovett, the same person who brought the incredible lineup at 2011’s Orlando Calling, takes to the podium with a bold statement,
“The Main Stage will be featuring nothing but Rock and Roll.”
“Fuck yes” cheshire grins spread across our faces. “The first night will feature all Alt-Rock on the second main stage. The second night will feature all Indie-rock acts.” Lovett goes on to explain how Moonstone Music Festival will be an all-encompassing incredible experience for every fan.
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He speaks of a comedy stage, food trucks, dine-in restaurants, free carnival rides, pop-up sideshow attractions, and various live art displays. Lovett speaks with passion. It’s clear he has his heart in this and he’s doing it for the right reasons. It’ll be just shy of five years to the day since Orlando Calling. And it’s no secret that Orlando Calling didn’t do as well as expected. Let’s just say I don’t think this man would be building an event this huge, again, if he didn’t believe in Orlando and his whole heart wasn’t in it. And I’m with him. It feels right.
It’s not long before he announces ten performers, including the festival headliners, KISS and DEF LEPPARD. Full lineup below (to be updated) …
MOONSTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016 and SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016
Night 1 headliner: KISS
Night 2 headliner: DEF LEPPARD
KANSAS
THE FLAMING LIPS
VINTAGE TROUBLE
SEBASTIAN BACH (of Skid Row)
WHITE BUFFALO
SCOTT STAPP (of Creed)
SURFER BLOOD
RAVEN EYE
Full festival bill to be revealed in the coming weeks …
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Soon after, Paul introduced KISS frontmen, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons to the podium. Other than it being a shear honor to be so close to them, they offered some equally bold statements about the fact that this will be a rock show. Gene comments,
There won’t be anyone onstage with a laptop making funny noises … or on questionable chemicals.”
Here’s a clip @showsigoto caught the last time KISS was in Orlando, at the Amway Center…
It was made clear that this will be a family-friendly event. Kids Under 10 will be FREE (one per adult). There’s a special teen-pass for those ages 10-17, which runs $127 (what a great idea!). Regular Adult Prices will begin at an early bird discount of $179 for a 2-day pass. If you want to lock in your early bird discount, sign up / pre-register with your email on the Moonstone Music Festival website >>> http://moonstonemusicfestival.com/
LOCK IN YOUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT HERE
There’s also a Rock N Roll All Nite VIP option, which includes UNLIMITED YUENGLING, sponsored beverages, access to multiple VIP areas, exclusive priority entrance, FREE VIP on site parking, exclusive multiple stage viewing, and shaded and relaxed lounge seating. We got a taste of the VIP experience, literally, with unlimited Yuengling during the luncheon. Let’s just say it’s the most Yuengling I’ve had before noon … ever. 😉
Additional upgraded VIP experiences at the bottom of this post.
MOONSTONE MUSIC FESTIVAL SET TO DEBUT
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 AND SUNDAY, MAY 1
IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Here’s an official comment from MOONSTONE Music Festival representatives: “MOONSTONE will stimulate the soul, delivering positive emotions, passion, party and celebration for festival goers all while paying homage to the Rock Gods. The outdoor weekend-long event is timed to take advantage of the perfect weather that Florida offers at the beginning of the U.S. festival season. From the minute attendees enter the transformed Central Florida Fairgrounds, they’ll be met with a colorful, atmospheric festival site and they’ll be engaged in a stimulating layout offering a variety of entertainment options featuring rock music of all genres, comedy, sideshow attractions, and live art, along with an astounding variety of food offerings and an eclectic market place.”
Here are some of the additional VIP Upgrade packages:
Let’s Get Rocked VIP Package: $ 1500.00 (all VIP amenities, plus meet the Promoter With an Exclusive Private Tour of the Festival, Attend a VIP Early Access Private Event Friday, April 29, with Special Guests, Exclusive Access to the Stage Right Club Includes [Your Choice (1) Lunch or Dinner, Exclusive Private Bathrooms, Souvenir Festival T-Shirt and Lanyard])
The Rock The Boat VIP: $6,400 (All Let’s Get Rocked VIP amenities, plus the ability to dock your boat at the MOONSTONE Custom Built Stage Two Slip, two VIP All Access Weekend Passes, plus the ability to purchase two Tag Along Passes : $500.00 (each two maximum)
GLAMP IT VIP: $7,400 (All Let’s Get Rocked VIP amenities including two VIP All Access Weekend Passes, plus the ability to purchase two (maximum) Tag Along Passes : $500.00, plus on-site Personal, Luxury, Air Conditioned RV (includes VIP Parking at RV Site),
And, my favorite, the ALMOST FAMOUS VIP: $16,500 (All Let’s Get Rocked VIP amenities), four all access festival passes, plus the ability to live like a rock star on your private air-conditioned luxury tour bus located in the artist compound, complete with your personal rider, full access to Mainstage Private Viewing Deck, exclusive MEET and GREET with the headliner of your choice, meals provided throughout the weekend, 24/7 on Call Liaison/Concierge, airport transfers to and from the venue.
Interested in joining us at Moonstone Music Festival? Be sure to use promo code SHOWSIGOTO to receive $10 off your purchase!
— USE CODE ‘SHOWSIGOTO’ FOR $10 OFF YOUR MOONSTONE TICKET: APRIL 30- MAY 1
Who are you most excited to see so far?
Who do you want to see come to Moonstone?!
Tell us! And we’ll put in a good word. 😉
Moonstone Music Festival Lineup Announcement by Mitch Foster. Mitch, Trevor, and Katie met KISS today. Today was a good day.
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