Still enjoying a career renaissance courtesy of his contribution to Daft Punk’s 2013 smash “Get Lucky” featuring Pharrell Williams, Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers has announced the launch of FOLD Festival (Freak Out Let’s Dance). The star-studded, two-day event will take place at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead, Long Island on August 4 and August 5, 2015.
Rodgers is co-producing FOLD with music industry veteran Michael Ostin. The lineup features an array of top-tier rappers, DJs and singers including: Beck, Duran Duran, Paloma Faith, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Chaka Khan, Janelle Monàe, Q-Tip, The Martinez Brothers, Thomas Gold Keith Urban and Pharrell Williams. More talent is expected to be announced shortly for both dates.
FOLD Festival is an all-ages event and tickets are tiered in three classes. Tickets ain’t cheap!
GA — $137: General admission into the event • Parking or Transportation Shuttle from Downtown Riverhead (Suffolk Theater and Riverhead Train Station).
VIP — $399: Access to “The VIP Garden” featuring: Shaded VIP relaxation area • Complimentary VIP appetizers and dinner with two (2) beverage tickets and cash bar • Private, air-conditioned and flushable restrooms with attendants • Express VIP festival entrance and opportunity for exit and re-entry • Parking or Transportation Shuttle from Downtown Riverhead (Suffolk Theater and Riverhead Train Station). • And much more.
Ultra VIP — $999: Access to the Ultra VIP private viewing area at the main stage and Artist Compound featuring: Complimentary cuisine with top-shelf open bar, bag check, massages • Access to the Wine Tent with tastings for Super VIP guests • Private golf cart transport throughout the festival • Access to “The VIP Garden” ft: Complementary daily appetizers & dinner with two (2) beverage tickets and cash bar • Private VIP restrooms • VIP entrance & exit and re-entry • Dedicated concierge • Parking or Transportation Shuttle from Downtown Riverhead (Suffolk Theater and Riverhead Train Station).
Got a friend in Riverhead, NY? Hit ’em because residents can purchase discounted FOLD tickets beginning June 19 at Martha Clara Vineyard Box Office.
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