Folks heading to Louder Than Life this 12 months are going to see and expertise among the main upgrades going down on the Highland Competition Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Middle. And it’s all due to a multi-year settlement between Danny Wimmer Presents and Kentucky Venues that may change the face of the competition perpetually.
Beginning this September when each Louder Than Life (September 18-21) and its sister occasion Bourbon & Past (September 11-14) happen, quite a lot of large expansions on the competition website will make attending every occasion far more comfy for everybody. With every enhancement, folks ought to be capable to transfer extra comfortably, get pleasure from extra shaded areas, and expertise the myriad of thrilling performances that occur over the course of those four-day occasions.
A number of the key upgrades that individuals can anticipate this 12 months embody a a lot bigger structure so areas between every stage is much less cramped, extra tree-shaded areas to keep away from direct daylight, a literal amusement park on the competition grounds ,and an extra major entrance to make getting out and in of the competition grounds a breeze.
For Danny Wimmer, proprietor and organizer at DWP, the adjustments made signify a bigger dedication to Louisville’s “cultural and financial future.”
“This transfer has been years within the making, and we’re thrilled to lastly deliver it to life. With Bourbon & Past, and Louder Than Life each rising 12 months over 12 months, we knew it was time for extra space, extra consolation, and extra methods to raise the fan expertise past simply the music…I’m ecstatic as a result of that is only the start of one thing actually particular for our festivals in Louisville.”
This 12 months’s Louder Than Life guarantees greater than 160 bands throughout seven levels, making it one of many largest festivals in North America. This 12 months’s shindig will characteristic the returns of Slayer, Rob Zombie, and Marilyn Manson, whereas extra up-and-coming bands play the smaller levels.
The next is a full run down of what’s altering with this 12 months’s Louder Than Life competition:
DWP is rolling out sitewide enhancements to make festivalgoers’ weekends smoother, extra comfy, and simpler to maintain cool.
- An immersive merch expertise contained in the climate-controlled Kentucky Expo Middle, that includes competition gear, further activations, and lounge seating
- Extra tree-shaded areas all through the grounds to beat the warmth
- Expanded turf zones on the major levels and GA areas
- A extra spacious structure designed to let followers stretch out, sway straightforward, and savor each second between units
- An added major entrance to assist ease the movement and get followers within the gates faster
- Bourbon & Past shall be greater than doubling its GA Garden Chair Move capability and releasing extra for buy. Present passholders could have first entry beginning tomorrow (August 7) at 12:00 PM ET earlier than any remaining are launched to the general public Friday, August 8 at 12:00 PM ET.
All competition passes now embody:
- FREE entry to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom from 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM every day (closed to the general public throughout the festivals)
- Points of interest embody the Big Wheel (ferris wheel, with prolonged hours), Lightning Run curler coaster, Scream Excessive and Skycatcher, for a complete of 18 fan-favorites
- Additional shaded areas, picnic spots & restrooms
- Choose concessions, buying & air-conditioned indoor eating
- The Kentucky Kingdom Water Park won’t be open/accessible to competition patrons or the general public throughout this time.
VIP Simply Acquired An Improve
- MINT VIP is now 35% bigger than ever earlier than, with an expanded structure designed for further consolation Model-new 3-story shaded viewing platform providing an elevated view of each major levels (changing former out of doors patio)
- Added massive shade construction for added protection all through VIP space
Transportation & Competition Entry Enhancements
- Competition website will be capable to higher make the most of the infrastructure in place on the competition grounds, together with roadways and parking as they had been initially designed
- A second competition entrance shall be added this 12 months
- Devoted rideshare/taxi space
- Shuttles shall be vastly improved
- Extra particulars on the precise site visitors and parking plan shall be offered within the coming weeks
Highland Competition Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Middle is positioned at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Kentucky. Bourbon & Past and Louder Than Life are produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents.
We hope to see you there!