HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — In 2023, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced that a major music festival, produced by C3, would be coming to Huntsville. Fast forward to 2024, and we know more about the big event. C3 is the group behind music events like Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza.
At tonight's Huntsville Quarterly Music Meetup, it was announced that the music festival at John Hunt Park is scheduled for this fall (2024). Originally, the festival was scheduled for 2025. It's billed as having "a little something for everyone", with music that speaks to a local audience.
The official Huntsville Anthem was also debuted.
“This a win-win for Huntsville as well as the region,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “This is a great opportunity to work with a world-class festival producer to bring a world-class event to a world-class park. We can’t wait to see the lineup.”
“Huntsville continues to reinvest in the community by attracting events like this to the Rocket City,” said Shane Davis, Huntsville’s Director of Urban and Economic Development. “We look forward to welcoming the City’s music fans and visitors alike to Huntsville in September.”
Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella said the musical diversity will enhance Huntsville’s goal of becoming a premier music city. “C3’s success in establishing festivals like Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival speaks for itself. This event is going to take our music city aspirations to the next level and continue establishing Huntsville as a destination for live music fans.”
C3 Presents will oversee festival production, including booking the talent, logistics, vendors, volunteers. Festival Director Ted Heinig is looking forward to the partnership. “Never before have we been recruited by a city to establish a festival,” he said. “We are excited about coming to Huntsville and bringing the music with us.”
More information is expected as the event gets closer.