"Excellent views, excellent bands, excellent people,
excellent festival!"
– Mark Wolfson,
Playtone/Epic Records

"The South Park Music Festival exceeded my expectations in every possible way!"
-- Chris Jackson,
E! Entertainment TV

“By far the most fun you’ll ever have at 10,000 feet!”
– Abby White, Performing Songwriter Magazine

“One of the Best Music
Festivals in Colorado!”
– Ricardo Baca,
The Denver Post

“Extravaganza…
Wonderful and AWESOME!”
– Frank Pestello,
Celebrity Access

"I came back with a pocketful of extremely important contacts, two bands I would like to sign and a digital camera loaded with some of the most spectacular views I have ever seen!"
-- Jeff Price, President, spinART Records

"Very picturesque, great music, and people... Mountains and Stars coupled with great music!"
-- Billy Zero,
Program Director,
XM Radio Unsigned

“FANTASTIC job…
great and fun for the family!”
-- Lisa Korry Cheek,
The Mountain, KSMT,
102.3 FM

"A gem of a festival, well attended by industry with an always inspiring artist line up!"
– Carrie Lombardi, President,
Madison House Publicity

"I have never before been at an event where every single band that I saw was not only impressive, but were also well received by the audience!”
– Eric Davis, Marketing Director, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company

"Best Concert of 2005"
-- Liz Forster,
Immersive Studios

“No other festival
can even come close.”
-- Brian Johnson, Editor,
Marquee Magazine

“The best music, networking, and hospitality I have ever experienced at a festival
or conference!”
-- Brian Waymire,
DreamScapers Int

"The most relaxing, enjoyable days in recent memory."
-- Dave Herrera,
Westword

You get to keep 100% of everything you sell.
We provide tables for Artists to sell merchandise.

It's not uncommon for independent bands to sell several hundred dollars worth of merch at the Festival. Of course, its different for each band, and merch sales depend on many things: the performance, crowd reaction, etc.

"At the South Park Music Festival we logged 80+ CDs sold, a handful of industry contacts, and a chance to perform our music in some of the most beautiful country in the United States."
-- Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, Music Artist

"It gave me chills to see so many people who had never heard our music up, dancing, and getting down with the Shadyside All Stars.

We sold the remainder of our T-shirts, and tons of stickers and buttons. We also filled up our e-mail list for the next trip out to Colorado."
-- Shadyside All-Stars, Music Artist

The South Park Music Festival features an ALL Independent line-up of the finest independent artists from across the USA!

Truly a Nationwide showcase event, L.A. Grammy-nominated artists to New York soul divas to Midwest Top 40 Americana artists to Denver Hip Hop artists have all converged for powerful and memorial performances at the South Park Music Festival.

The Festival isto all genres of music including: Indie Rock, Goth, Jazz, Metal, Singer/Songwriter, Blues, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Folk, Americana, Acoustic, Instrumental, Jam, Electronic, etc.

There's plenty of great opportunities to gig swap and network with other world-class artists from across the country!

"The best thing about the fest is that it's stillto bands you've never heard before. But it's not just about the indies: This showdown boasts everything from Grammy winners and international stars to suits and execs from music powerhouses like XM Radio, E! television and the Village Voice." -- Scott Thill, America Online, (AOL)

South Park Music Festival @ Sunset

Funds generated by the South Park Music Festival events go to the non-profit Parks and Recreations funds in Park County, Colorado. These foundations are essential to keeping America's National Treasures beautiful now, and for future generations to enjoy.

Due to the great number of artists that perform in the Festival every year, and that the majority of the artists come from places outside of Colorado, each artist is responsible for their own travel to South Park.

The Festival falls on a beautiful time of year in Colorado, during the Indian Summer and turning of the leaves--making for a road trip you'll remember!

It's a scenic drive from Denver to the Festival.

The Festival is in the heart of the South Park, Colorado area, approx 23 miles south of Breckenridge. The Festival is only 1.5 hours from Denver and Colorado Springs, and is the home of a tremendous amount of talent in the form of artists and entertainers.

Flying? You can fly into either Denver or Colorado Springs.

For more detailed directions and a map:
Directions/Location page

Learn and network in small groups (we call them Down Home Discussions™) in rustic locations. They're an intimate alternative to traditional conference panels. Additionally, there are exclusive opportunities for industry, sponsors, and artists to interact through a series of activities such as ranch trips, bbqs, etc.

Join and network with executives from XM Radio, Village Voice, Interscope-Geffen Records, E! Entertainment Television, Guitar Player Magazine, Denver Post, Hyperactive Magazine, Westword, Playback Magazine, Radio Promoters, A&R Reps, Talent Buyers, Indie Label Owners, Promoters, and more...

Yes, we will contact selected artists to offer them additional exposure in our exclusive VIP Parties and other retreat events to maximize their experience.

We're not going to leave you empty handed! On the chance that we are unable to offer your artist a performance slot, all your band members will be eligible for conference badges for only $45!

You'll be able to interact with all the industry learning panels, activities, parties, and more at a greatly discounted rate. That's a pretty big return on your investment if you plan on attending and networking at the festival & conference.

Unlike many conferences, no one will be able to 'buy their way' on to the CD Compilations. The South Park Music Festival committee will choose 30 artists to be featured on 2,500+ copies of discs, distributed FREE at the South Park conference and major music events throughout the year such as CMJ, SXSW, MMS, NAMM and more! (There will be no charge to the selected artists to be on the compilations.)

For the complete South Park experience, a certain number of families reach out and graciously host bands and artists as part of our Adopt-A-Musician program!

Our location in the mountains of Colorado provides a unique resort-like atmosphere for the conference, putting musicians and music business representatives at a unique ease. It's an atmosphere where real conversation can be had and real help given, not like the stuffy Q&A sessions in a hotel meeting room you get at most conferences.

Even more importantly, the South Park Music Festival is also a community event where real music fans come out to experience bands they've never heard. Your showcase won't be attended only by the bartender and the other bands on the bill. You get a chance to play for and make connection with real fans.

Finally, with only 100 artists selected, this festival isn't a cattle call where your band gets lost on a schedule with hundreds of other bands or passed over while attendees flock to select "featured showcases." Our schedule gives you a chance to play for the people you need to play for.

All selected performing artists will receive a full conference registration package and VIP badges to the award winning conference and festival activities ($550 value) where they will experience intimate networking and learning opportunities with music industry leaders and other musicians during Down Home Discussions, Industry Meet & Greats, VIP Parties and more.

In addition to all the great music showcases -- industry, artists and sponsors will bond with each other through an exclusive series of fun-filled activities. All selected performing artists will receive passes to the exclusive industry retreat where they will experience intimate networking and learning opportunities.

They'll be lots of opportunities to hobnob with music industry leaders and other musicians during Private Ranch Trips, BBQs, Down Home Discussions, Industry Meet & Greets, VIP Parties and more.

2006 RETREAT REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• SPMF Down Home Discussions™
• SPMF VIP parties (Free Beer & Food!)
• SPMF Industry/Artists Round Tables
• SPMF Industry/Artists Meet & Greets
• Double-CD 2005 South Park Music Festival Compilation
• Preferred admission to Festival venues
  (many indoor venues fill-up quickly)
• Glossy Festival/Retreat Program Guide
• Keep 100% of your merchandise sales
• Passes to local museums,and more...

ALL INCLUDED WITH RETREAT!
(Activities notto the general public.)

We understand how challenging it is for a group to find the perfect fit for a label. While the majority of the artists that have performed at the event have been on some sort of small, medium or large independent label, it's not required. We believe in letting your music speak for itself.

YES, there will be 5 stages/venues at the 2006 South Park Music Festival that will beto music fans of ALL AGES!

Like many music conferences, the set times range from 30 minutes to one hour. Most sets will be approx 45 minutes, maximizing the amount of people that will be able to experience your music.

Bring your "A" game and wow, 'em!

The Music Industry/Artist Conference will be held
Thurs-Sat, Sept 7-10, 2006.
(All performing artists will receive badges for the Retreat.)

The street festivals and music admission to the general public will be held Fri-Sat, Sept 9-10, 2005.

Many of the stages areto music fans of all ages. People of all ages will enjoy the charming mountain street festival, complete with art and food vendors. In addition, there's the new Skate Park, which will be a popular destination during the festival!

Submission deadline for 2006 performing artists is June 15, 2006!
All artists will be notified by July 15, 2006.

For the complete South Park experience, a certain number of families reach out and graciously host bands and artists as part of our Adopt-A-Musician program.

Additionally, there are many different lodging options and discounts for the festival, from camping to hotels to luxury resort accomodations.

We have a full time staff person dedicated to placing performing artists in proper lodging.

2006 South Park Music Festival Central Reservations& Information line:

Please visit our Camping/Lodging/Hotel page for more details.

Please email us at artists

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