Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly and Starr Hill, in a partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, have announced an outstanding lineup for the eighth annual Outside Lands Festival.
Elton John will headline the festival on Sunday night. Photo Credit Andrew Potter
Published: August, 2015
Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly and Starr Hill, in a partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, have announced an outstanding lineup for the eighth annual Outside Lands Festival. After four consecutive sold-out years, the world’s only gourmet music festival that Rolling Stone hailed as “one of America’s best,” and the Huffington Post called “a well-rounded cultural event,” will once again take place in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park from August 7 to 9.
Over the years, Outside Lands has solidified its reputation as one of the most well-known and revered festivals in the world. The media across the country has been universally praising the event since its inception in 2008, covering the festival’s evolution from setting the standard in the region to its current position as a renowned national powerhouse that all artists consider one of the most important performances in any given year.
As with all the great Outside Lands lineups of the past seven years, the 2015 edition is brilliantly diverse by design. From legends like Elton John and D’Angelo, to current massive hit makers such as Mumford & Sons, the Black Keys, Sam Smith and Kendrick Lamar, to indie darlings Wilco, Tame Impala and St. Vincent, to newcomers on the rise, electronic luminaries and hip-hop stars, Outside Lands has developed into a hub of infinite music exploration. As Mother Jones magazine once exclaimed, “Outside Lands is as much about showcasing up-and-coming bands—and their colorful fans, of course—as it is about the stars.”
As the world’s only gourmet rock festival, Outside Lands has been a pioneer in the food-music movement since its 2008 inception. Each year, to the delight of ticketholders, the festival organizers enhance the stellar culinary offerings. Outside Lands will now offer over 200 menu options, found within six unique experiences: A Taste of the Bay Area, Wine Lands, Beer Lands, Choco Lands, Cheese Lands, and GastroMagic, which was introduced in 2014 as a fully programmed stage devoted to fantastical culinary entertainment. The three-day festival features more than 70 restaurants, 35 wineries, 30 breweries and 10 cocktail bars, all local to California.
Outside Lands has become a cherished event that the City of San Francisco has embraced as fans from around the world flock to spend an incomparable weekend in one of America’s greatest parks. Each year, festival organizers ensure that the event highlights the Bay Area and all of the components—from food to wine to beer to art to comedy, theater and music—that make it one of the most desirable places to live and visit.
The festival organizers also like to thank the city and other local communities surrounding the park by giving back in substantial ways. A significant portion of every ticket sold will directly benefit San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department. In fact, in its first seven years, Outside Lands has raised over $10 million for the benefit of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Based on a 2011 economic study, it is estimated that the festival generates over $70 million annually for the San Francisco economy.
For more information on the Outside Lands Festival and a complete lineup of performers as well as food and drink, visit www.sfoutsidelands.com.
