21 February, 2017Print
Tortuga Music Festival Reveals Daily Lineup + Feb. 24 On-Sale Date for Single-Day Tickets
Country music's biggest beach party sees massive demand in its fifth yearHuka Entertainment's Tortuga Music Festival has announced its daily music lineup, as well as an on-sale date of Feb. 24 for single-day tickets. Now in its fifth year, the three-day celebration takes place April 7-9 and features headliners Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton and Kenny Chesney. They'll be joined by some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music, all performing in the beautiful oceanside setting of Ft. Lauderdale Beach Park in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Here's who fans will dance with each day:
On Friday, April 7 (Day One), Luke Bryan leads a lineup that also includes Darius Rucker, Brett Eldredge, Kane Brown, G Love & Special Sauce, High Valley, Delta Rae, Jordan Davis, and Marcus King Band.
On Saturday, April 8 (Day Two), sees Chris Stapleton as the headliner, topping a bill that also features Dustin Lynch, Maren Morris, Granger Smith, Nelly, Daya, Brett Young, Chris Lane, Brooke Eden, Steve Moakler, Russell Dickerson, and Ashley McBryde.
On Sunday, April 9 (Day Three), Kenny Chesney wraps up the festival with a beach-party bash that also includes Alan Jackson, Slightly Stoopid, Old Dominion, Michael Ray, LOCASH, Drake White & The Big Fire, Luke Combs, RaeLynn, Brandon Lay, Jon Langston, and Quaker City Night Hawks.
DJ Rock and DJ Bad Ash will be spinning during all three days of the unforgettable beach weekend.
Demand for Tortuga tickets is up over 2016, and the festival's SUPER VIP packages sold out quickly. On Friday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. ET, single-day VIP tickets will go on sale for just $399, with a limited quantity of General Admission single-day tickets priced at $99. A small number of three-day General Admission tickets also remain.
This year, fans who purchase General Admission tickets will have the opportunity to upgrade for guaranteed access to an exclusive new area in front of the Main Stage called "The Reef." Spots on The Reef are filling up rapidly and are expected to sell out well in advance of the festival.
For more on the festival, please visit tortugamusicfestival.com.
Please note the deadline to apply for media credentials is Mar. 15. Apply by visiting tortugamusicfestival.com/press.
Tortuga Music Festival on the web:
Web: tortugamusicfestival.com
Twitter: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest #CheersTo5YearsYall
Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest #CheersTo5YearsYall
Snapchat: @TortugaFest
Facebook: facebook.com/tortugamusicfestival
About Huka Entertainment:
Huka Entertainment is a leading creator and producer of large scale destination-location music festivals, including the Pemberton Music Festival situated on 300 pristine acres at the base of Mt. Currie in Britsh Columbia, and the Tortuga Music Festival on the white sandy beaches of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Best known for creating groundbreaking fan, VIP and artist experiences, the company was the creative force and producer of the award-winning Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL. Based in New Orleans with deep roots in Gulf Coast culture, the fully independent Huka Entertainment also co-produces the Buku Music + Art Project in New Orleans located on the banks of the Mississippi river, and has a growing touring division which promotes hundreds of concerts across North America annually. For more information, visit huka.com.
About Rock The Ocean:
The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world's oceans. RTO teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. RTO, founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20 year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information, visit rocktheocean.com.
Tortuga Music Festival press page: shorefire.com/client/tortuga-music-festival
National Media Contacts:
Rebecca Shapiro | Shore Fire Media | 718.522.7171 | rshapiro@shorefire.com
Jaclyn Carter | Shore Fire Media | 615.280.5330 | jcarter@shorefire.com
Florida | Southeast Regional Media Contact:
Woody Graber | WG&A | 305.606.2979 | woodygraber@hotmail.com