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A music festival is a festival that presents a number of musical performances usually tied together through a theme or genre. See also Category:Music festivals The 2006 Sinulog festival in the Philippines Renaissance festival A festival or fest is an event, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community. ...


Music festivals may be subdivided by musical genre: Musical genres are categories which contain music which share a certain style or which have certain elements in common. ...

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Blues festivals

  • Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise

The blues is blal vaökdgohdtzkhchg cnlncgdl a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the full twelve note chromatic scale plus the microtonal intervals and a characteristic eight and twelve-bar chord progression. ... The Chicago Blues Festival is an annual event that features four days of performances by top-tier blues musicians, both old favorites and the up-and-coming. ... The Long Beach Blues Festival happens this year (2006) on June 23, 24 and 25. ... Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government Country State County United States California Los Angeles County Mayor Beverly ONeill (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 170. ... The Waterfront Blues Festival is an annual event that features 3 - 5 days of performances by top-tier blues musicians, both old favorites and the up-and-coming. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown Location Location in Multnomah County and the state of Oregon Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Oregon Multnomah County Mayor Tom Potter Geographical characteristics Area     City 145. ... The East Coast International Blues & Roots Music Festival is an annual music festival held for five days over the Easter long weekend at Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. ... The Ottawa Bluesfest, fully the Ottawa Cisco Systems Bluesfest celebrates blues and gospel music for nine days in July at Ottawa City Halls Festival Plaza and various other downtown locations. ... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ... The American Folk Blues Festival (also American Folk-Blues Festival, and AFBF) was a music festival that toured the United States and Europe beginning in 1962. ... Original name: Augustibluus Blues music festival in Haapsalu. ... Haapsalu (Swedish & German: Hapsal) is a resort town on the west coast of Estonia. ... Notodden Blues Festival is one of the largest Blues music festivals in Europe and the largest in Scandinavia. ... Isola del Liri is an Italian town in Lazio, Frosinone. ... Pistoia (ancient Pistoria) is a city in the Tuscany region of Italy, the capital of a province of the same name, located about 30 km (18 mi) west and north of Florence. ...

Brass Band festivals

The Lochgelly Band, a Scottish colliery band, circa 1890 A brass band is a musical group consisting mostly of brass instruments, often with a percussion section. ... The Great American Brass Band Festival is a music festival held annually in Danville, Kentucky since 1990. ...

Classical music festivals

  • Italy
    • Rassegna internazionale di Canto Corale di Mel
  • Spain
    • Festival de Musica de Canarias
    • Festival de Otoño in Madrid
    • Veranos de la Villa in Madrid
    • Festival de Musica in Santander

Classical music is a broad, somewhat imprecise term, referring to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of, European art, ecclesiastical and concert music, encompassing a broad period from roughly 1000 to the present day. ... Ever since its creation in 1993, Semana Musical has become an important event, awaited by critics, musicians, and audience. ... The Salzburg Festival is a prominent music festival in the Austrian town of Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. ... Townsville redirects here. ... Emblems: Faunal - Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus); Floral - Cooktown orchid (Dendrobium bigibbum); Bird - Brolga (Grus rubicunda); Aquatic - Barrier Reef Anemonefish (Amphiprion akindynos); Gem - Sapphire; Colour - Maroon Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Const. ... Held every two years to start with, then as it got bigger and bigger, it changed to once every three years. ... Darwin is the territorial capital and most populous city of Australias Northern Territory. ... Emblems: Sturts Desert Rose (floral) Motto: None Slogan or Nickname: The Territory, The NT, The Top End Other Australian states and territories Capital Darwin Government Const. ... // History Badge & poster of the 2005 festival The Ottawa Chamber Music Festival has been operating each summer since 1994. ... The Prague Spring International Music Festival is a permanent showcase for outstanding performing artists, symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles of the world. ... Prague Autumn International Music Festival is the second largest classical music festval in Prague held annually in Septemeber. ... The Festival DAix-en-Provence takes place throughout July each year. ... Traditional city flag City coat of arms Motto: (Latin: Shall Neptune favour the traveller) Coordinates : , Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) Administration Département Loire-Atlantique (44) Région Pays-de-la-Loire Mayor Jean-Marc Ayrault (PS) (since 1989) Intercommunality Urban Community of Nantes City (commune) Characteristics Land Area 65. ... Musique-Cordiale is the name for an international festival of music and song and for a series of other musical events in France and Britain. ... Seillans is a small ville perché (perched hill-top village) overlooking the plain between the southern Alps and the Esterel, which borders the sea between Cannes and Saint-Raphaël. ... Var is a département of southern France. ... Lübeck Cathedral - site of many SHMF concerts The Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival is a classical music festival held every year in summer time all over the state of Schleswig-Holstein in Northern Germany. ... The Casals Festival is a classical music event celebrated every year in San Juan, Puerto Rico, it was founded in 1957 by the world renowned musician Pablo Casals. ... The Verbier Festival is an international music festival that takes place annually in the mountain resort of Verbier, Switzerland. ... The Istanbul International Music Festival, formerly Istanbul Festival, (Turkish: Uluslararası Ä°stanbul Müzik Festivali) is a cultural event held every June and July in Istanbul, Turkey. ... A Promenade concert in the Royal Albert Hall, 2004. ... The Canterbury Festival is Kents international festival of the arts. ... The Edinburgh International Festival is a festival of performing arts that takes place in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland over three weeks from around the middle of August. ... About the Festival Patron: Sir Thomas Allen Location: Oxford, UK Founded in 2001 with a series of seven concerts of the songs of Schubert, the Oxford Lieder Festival has rapidly developed into the only significant, large-scale Festival of song in the UK. Now a registered charity, Oxford Lieder puts... The Three Choirs Festival is a British music festival, held each August alternately at the cathedrals of Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester and originally featuring their three choirs, which remain central to the week-long programme. ... Founded in 1949, the Aspen Music Festival and School is an internationally renowned classical music festival that presents world-class music in an intimate, small-town setting. ... View south along Galena Street in downtown Aspen. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... The Bellingham Festival of Music is a primarily classical music festival held annually in Bellingham, Washington in late summer. ... Bellingham, Washington is the county seat of Whatcom County in the U.S. state of Washington. ... Official language(s) None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,824 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 6. ... The Hot Springs Music Festival is a not-for-profit educational classical music festival which takes place in Hot Springs, Arkansas in the early summer, with mostly music students, apprentices, joining the faculty of professional guest musicians, along with Directors Richard Rosenberg and Laura Rosenberg. ... Hot Springs is a city in Garland County, Arkansas in the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,732 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... The Park City International Music Festival is Utahs oldest classical music festival. ... There are several places named Park City in the United States: Park City, Illinois Park City, Kansas Park City, Kentucky Park City, Montana Park City, Utah This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq mi (219,887 km²)  - Width 270 miles (435 km)  - Length 350 miles (565 km)  - % water 3. ... The Sitka Summer Music Festival is a month-long classical chamber music festival in the community of Sitka, Alaska. ... Sitka City and Borough is a borough located on the west side of Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean, in the state of Alaska. ... Official language(s) English Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Area  Ranked 1st  - Total 663,267 sq mi (1,717,854 km²)  - Width 808 miles (1,300 km)  - Length 1,479 miles (2,380 km)  - % water 13. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Holy City, The Palmetto City Motto: Aedes Mores Juraque Curat (She cares for her temples, customs, and rights) Location Location of Charleston in South Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1760-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Greenville Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32°430N to 35°12N... Tanglewood is the name of an estate and music venue in Lenox and Stockbridge, Massachusetts. ... Settled: 1750 â€“ Incorporated: 1775 Zip Code(s): 01240 â€“ Area Code(s): 413 Official website: http://www. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²)  - Width 183 miles (295 km)  - Length 113 miles (182 km)  - % water 13. ... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ... The Europäisches Jugendchor Festival (European Festival of Youth Choirs) is a festival for youth choirs mainly from Europe. ...

Country music festivals

country music, see Country music (disambiguation) In popular music, country music, also called country and western music or country-western, is an amalgam of popular musical forms developed in the Southern United States, with roots in traditional folk music, Celtic music, blues, gospel music, and old-time music that began... The Tamworth Country Music Festival is a celebration of Australias rich country music culture and heritage. ... The CMA Music Festival is steeped in more than three decades of tradition. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Music City Location Location in Davidson County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Tennessee Davidson County Founded: Incorporated: 1780 1806 Mayor Bill Purcell (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 526. ... Riley County Courthouse, Manhattan Manhattan is a town located in northeastern Kansas at the junction of the Kansas River and Big Blue River. ...

Dance and DJ festivals

Dance music is music composed, played, or both, specifically to accompany social dancing. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Mutek is a new art forms festival started in 2000 in Montreal. ... The World Electronic Music Festival (WEMF) is an electronic music event held annually in Southern Ontario over a period of three days. ... The Detroit Electronic Music Festival (DEMF) was a successful electronic dance music showcase held in Detroit each Memorial Day weekend from 2000 to 2006. ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,794 sq mi (170,451 km²)  - Width 162 miles (260 km)  - Length 497 miles (800 km)  - % water 17. ... Ultra Music Festival (UMF) is an outdoor electronic music event held annually in Miami, Florida. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,794 sq mi (170,451 km²)  - Width 162 miles (260 km)  - Length 497 miles (800 km)  - % water 17. ... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ... © 2005, Techno. ... The Summer of Love is a phrase given to the summer of 1967 to try to describe the feeling of being in San Francisco that summer, when the so-called hippie movement came to full fruition. ... Siegessäule, Love Parade 2001 Dancer, Love Parade 2001 The Love Parade is a popular festival and parade that originated in Berlin 1989, and has now spread throughout the world. ... This article is about Germanys largest city. ... The Nature one is a large open air Techno festival, featuring many renown Djs from Germany and all over the world, in significance its not as big as Mayday nor as old, having started 3 years later than Mayday festival. ... A typical view of the Hunsrück countryside. ... Mayday, like Love Parade, is one of the oldest and most reputed electronic music festivals, having its debut on 1991. ... Dortmund is a city in Germany, located in the Bundesland of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr area. ... Mayday, like Love Parade, is one of the oldest and most reputed electronic music festivals, having its debut on 1991. ... Dance Valley is an annual dance music festival held in Spaarnwoude, the Netherlands. ... Mayday, like Love Parade, is one of the oldest and most reputed electronic music festivals, having its debut on 1991. ... Mayday, like Love Parade, is one of the oldest and most reputed electronic music festivals, having its debut on 1991. ... Motto: none Anthem: Bože Pravde Capital Belgrade Largest city Belgrade Official language(s) Serbian1 Government Republic  - President Boris Tadić  - Prime Minister Vojislav KoÅ¡tunica Formation and independence    - Formation of Serbia 850   - Formation of the Serbian Empire 1345   - Independence from the Ottoman Empire July 13, 1878   - Serbia and Montenegro union... EXIT (also known as State of EXIT) is an annual summer music festival in Petrovaradin fortress of Novi Sad, Serbia. ... Sueño Verde is a three-day festival with music, performance, art, circus and workshops covering many aspects of ecology. ... This article is about the movie. ... Sónar Logo Sónar is a three day annual music festival held in Barcelona, Spain. ... Barcelona – Greek: (Ptolemy, ii. ... Zaragoza (formerly Saragossa in English; Latin Caesaraugusta) is the capital city of the autonomous region and former kingdom of Aragon in Spain, and is located on the river Ebro, and its tributaries the Huerva and Gállego, near the centre of the region, in a great valley with a variety... Motto: Dominator Hercules Fundator Andaluc a por s , para Espa a y la humanidad (Andalusia for herself, for Spain, and for humanity) Capital Seville Area  - total  - % of Spain Ranked 2nd 87 268 km 17,2% Population  - Total (2003)  - % of Spain  - Density Ranked 1st 7 478 432 17,9% 85,70... The Street Parade is the biggest technoparade in Europe, comparable to Berlins Love Parade. ... Creamfields is a large dance music festival featuring DJs and live acts. ... Liverpool waterfront by night, as seen from the Wirral. ... The Glade is an electronic dance music festival which originally started out as a stage at Glastonbury Festival. ... Newbury is the principal town in the west of the county of Berkshire in the United Kingdom. ... Global Gathering is a music festival which takes place each July at Long Marston Airfield, Near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. ... Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon is a town in Warwickshire, England. ... Homelands is a British music festival which consists mainly of Dance music, both live acts and famous Disc Jockeys. ... Winchester is a historic city in southern England, with a population of around 40,000 within a 3 mile radius of its centre. ... Infest is an annual three day music festival held at University of Bradford in the United Kingdom, featuring alternative electronic music acts from genres including industrial, EBM, futurepop, synthpop and power noise. ... Bradford is a city in the northern English county of Yorkshire, and the major settlement in the City of Bradford Metropolitan District of West Yorkshire. ... Earthcore is Australias largest and longest running outdoor dance music festival and electronic music events organisation. ... Large Electronic music art and lifestyle festival, located in Victoria, Australia Primarily psychedelic trance music but other genres of electronic music (and occasionally the other type) played in the smaller stages, as well as workshops etc. ... What Is Music is an experimental music festival held in Australia. ... Nambassa 1979 Main Stage, Chinese Dragon dance Nambassa is the tribal name of a trust, and a series of large music, counterculture, alternative lifestyle and hippie conceived festivals, held from 1976 to 1981 on large acreage farms around Waihi and Waikino in New Zealand- Aotearoa. ... A view of Nelson from the Centre of New Zealand Whakatu/Nelson stands on the southern corner of Tasman Bay in Te Tau Ihu O Te Waka O Maui (the northern end of the South Island), Aotearoa (New Zealand) and is the administrative centre for Nelson Province. ... A view of Nelson from the Centre of New Zealand Whakatu/Nelson stands on the southern corner of Tasman Bay in Te Tau Ihu O Te Waka O Maui (the northern end of the South Island), Aotearoa (New Zealand) and is the administrative centre for Nelson Province. ... This is about Golden Bay in New Zealand. ...

Electronic/Electroacoustic/Experimental/Industrial/Noise/Sound Art festivals

Electronic music is a term for music created using electronic devices. ...

Folk music festivals

    • Finland
      • Kaustinen Folk Music Festival

Folk Music, in the original sense of the term, is music by and of the common people. ... Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Main Stage 2004 The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival is a yearly summer music and dance festival formerly held at the Long Farm in Hillsdale, New York, USA. Beginning in 2006 it will be held at Dodds Farm . ... The Kerrville Folk Festival is a music festival held for 18 consecutive days in the late spring/early summer at Quiet Valley Ranch near Kerrville, Texas. ... MerleFest is an annual folk music festival held in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. ... The New England Folk Festival (or more familiarly, NEFFA) is an annual festival of traditional dance and music that takes place in the Boston, Massachusetts area in the spring. ... The Newport Folk Festival is an annual folk-oriented music festival founded in 1959 by George Wein, founder of the already-well-established Newport Jazz Festival, and his partner, Albert Grossman. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ... The Philadelphia Folk Festival is a three-day festival of folk music held annually in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania in the vicinity of Philadelphia by the non-profit Philadelphia Folksong Society since 1957. ... The National Folk Festival is a festival celebrating Australian folk culture, first held in Melbourne in 1967. ... The Woodford Folk Festival happens every year 75 km north of Brisbane between Boxing Day and New Years Day. ... The CKCU Ottawa Folk Festival is a major Canadian folk festival. ... The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is an annual 4 day outdoor event held in Gallagher Park in just across the river from downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ... Home County Folk Festival is a folk music festival in London, Ontario. ... The Mariposa Folk Festival was founded in Orillia, Ontario, and after being held in various places in Ontario for a few decades, has returned there. ... Northern Lights Festival Boréal is an annual folk festival in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. ... The Stan Rogers Folk Festival, informally known as Stanfest, is an annual three-day music festival held in Canso, Nova Scotia. ... The Vancouver Folk Music Festival takes place in the third weekend of July. ... The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a summer music festival held in Birds Hill Provincial Park outside of the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. ... Spanish: Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata The Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata is one of the most important music festivals in Colombia. ... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ... The Viljandi Folk Music Festival is a music festival in Estonia. ... The Cambridge folk festival is renowned for its eclectic mix of music and a wide definition of what might be considered folk. ... Home County Folk Festival is a folk music festival in London, Ontario. ... Cropredy Festival is an annual festival of folk and rock music held on the edge of the village of Cropredy in Oxfordshire, in the United Kingdom. ... The International Eisteddfod is a music festival which takes place every year during the second week of July in Llangollen, North Wales. ... The Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival takes place in June in the Cheshire town of Middlewich. ... Category: ... For an explanation of often confusing terms such as Great Britain, Britain, United Kingdom, England and Wales and England, see British Isles (terminology). ... A mod is a festival of Scottish Gaelic song, arts and culture. ...

Folklife festivals

UK = Green Man Festival. www.greenmanfestival.co.uk Folklife is an extension of, and often an alternate term for the subject of, folklore. ... The Smithsonian Institution Building or Castle on the National Mall serves as the Institutions headquarters. ... SOGO AFRICAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC & DANCE LTD Box AD 369, Adabraka, Accra, Ghana. ... The Northwest Folklife Festival is an annual festival of ethnic, folk, and traditional art, crafts, and music that takes place over the Memorial Day weekend at Seattle, Washingtons Seattle Center. ... The Texas Folklife Festival is an annual event sponsored by the Institute of Texan Cultures celebrating the many ethnicities represented in the population of Texas. ...


Heavy Metal festivals

Graspop is a metal meeting in Dessel, Belgium that has taken place each year since 1996. ... The Dynamo Open Air is a festival in the Netherlands held (almost) every year since 1986. ... The W:O:A festival area Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) is the biggest metal music festival in Europe, running since 1990. ... ProgPower Europe (formerly ProgPower) and ProgPower USA are music festivals held in Europe and the United States respectively. ... Ozzfest is an annual tour of the United States featuring performances by many heavy metal groups. ... Tuska open air is one of the largest metal-only festivals in scandinavia, it takes place in Kaisaniemi park in middle of Helsinki. ...

Hip Hop festivals

Hip Hop Kemp Hip Hop Kemp is an international hip hop festival held every August in eastern Bohemia, Czech Republic. ... The PeaceOUT World Homo Hop Festival, is an annual festival of hip hop music and culture created by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people and held in Oakland, California. ... Oakland, founded in 1852, is a major American city on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in Northern California in the United States. ...

Jazz festivals

See also List of jazz festivals Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in Western music technique and theory, and is marked by the profound cultural contributions of African Americans. ... This is a list of notable jazz music festivals, broken down geographically. ...

    • France
      • Nice Jazz Festival (Nice)
      • Swing 41 Gypsy Jazz Festival (Salbris, Loir-et-Cher, Centre - Early June)
    • Germany
      • International Dixieland Festival Dresden (the biggest in Europe with 500,000 guests)
      • JazzFest Berlin

Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... // History In 1979 three different jazz festivals sponsered by three different organizations all were scheduled for August and in Grant park every year. ... The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, often known as Jazz Fest, is an annual celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. ... The Playboy Jazz Festival is an annual event sponsored by Playboy Enterprises to celebrate jazz as well as feature both established and up and coming musicians of the genre. ... The Hollywood Bowl is a modern amphitheatre in Hollywood, California, USA, that is used primarily for music performances. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Established in 2001, the Rochester International Jazz Festival takes place in June of each year, in Rochester, New York. ... Festi Jazz International de Rimouski is a jazz festival taking place each year in Rimouski, Quebec. ... A stage at the jazz festival The Montreal International Jazz Festival (also called the Jazz Fest, in French Festival International de Jazz de Montréal) is one of the biggest jazz festivals in the world. ... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ... Blue Note Festival is an international jazz festival held annually in Ghent, Belgium in mid July. ... From the official website for the Muhu Future Music Festival: International Muhu Future Music Festival “Juu Jääb” is an annual festival since 1997. ... Muhu, also called Muhumaa, is an island in the Baltic Sea. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: [1] (Latin: Nice the city) Coordinates : , Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) Administration Département Alpes-Maritimes (06) Région Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur Mayor Jacques Peyrat (UMP) (since 1995) Intercommunality Community of Agglomeration Nice Côte dAzur City (commune) Characteristics... April Jazz is an annual jazz music festival held in Tapiola, Espoo, Finland at the end of April. ... Pori Jazz is a large international jazz festival, held annually in the small coastal city of Pori, Finland. ... JazzFest Berlin (also known as the Berlin Jazz Festival) is a jazz festival based in Berlin, Germany. ... The Cork Jazz Festival is an annual festival held in Cork City, Ireland in late October every year since 1978. ... Town Located on the Jonian Shore of Calabria, Italy Approx. ... Tarvisio (German und Friulian: Tarvis, slovenian: Trbiž) is a town in Italy located in the northeastern part of the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia in the Province of Udine, at the border both to Austria and Slovenia, in the Val Canale. ... Tanjazz is an international jazz festival held annually in Tangier, Morocco since 2000. ... The North Sea Jazz Festival is an annual jazz festival held each second weekend of July in Den Haag, The Netherlands. ... Prague (Czech: Praha (IPA: ), see also other names) is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. ... Prague International Jazz Festival - a traditional jazz festival held anualy in Prague (Czech Republic). ... Poster designed by Keith Haring The Montreux Jazz Festival is the best-known music festival in Switzerland. ... Brecon Jazz Festival is held on an annual basis in the rural surroundings of Brecon, Wales. ...

Opera festivals

Sydney Opera House: one of the worlds most recognisable opera houses and landmarks. ... Glyndebourne is a country house near Lewes in East Sussex, England. ... The Ohio Light Opera was founded as a cultural and educational endeavor by the College of Wooster in 1979 and is the only professional company in the United States entirely devoted to operetta. ... St. ...

Pop Music Festivals

For Popular music (music that is popular, rather than of a specific genre or style), see Popular music. ... Acapulco (Officially: Acapulco de Juárez) is a city and major sea port in the state of Guerrero on the Pacific coast of Mexico, 300 km (190 miles) southwest from Mexico City, at . ... The term Eurovision has several meanings: technically, the Eurovision Network created by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). ... The term Eurovision has several meanings: technically, the Eurovision Network created by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). ... Sanremo Music Festival (Festival della canzone italiana), running since 1951, is an Italian popular song contest held annually (first part of March) in Sanremo. ... Coast of Viña del Mar Viña del Mar (Vineyard by the Sea in Spanish), also known locally as La Ciudad Jardín (Garden City in Spanish), is a growing coastal city in central Chile, in the Valparaíso Region. ...

Reggae music festivals

Reggae is an African Caribbean style of music developed on the island of Jamaica and is closely linked to the religion Rastafarianism, though not universally popular among its members. ...

Jamaican Reggae Festivals

Over the last 3 decades Reggae Musicians and Singers come together to provide a wonderful reggaeful weekend of rhythm to keep your blood flowing. ... Ocho Rios is a city on the northern coast of Jamaica. ... The location of Kingston Kingston (population 652,000) is the capital of Jamaica. ... The Reggae Sumfest is a large concert in a park-like environment in the middle of Montego Bay. ... Doctors Cave Beach Club is a popular tourist destination in Montego Bay Montego Bay is a city in Jamaica that contains Jamaicas largest airport, Sangster International Airport. ... For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ...

International Reggae Festivals

Perth is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Western Australia, and is the fourth largest city in Australia, with a population of approximately 1. ... Emblems: Floral - Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii); Mammal - Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus); Bird - Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) Motto: Cygnis Insignis (Distinguished by its swans) Slogan or Nickname: Wildflower State Other Australian states and territories Capital Perth Government Const. ... Pula (Croatian, Istriot and German Pula, Italian Pola, Slovenian Pulj) is the largest city in Istria, Croatia, at the southern tip of that peninsula, with a population of 59,080 (2005). ... Cannes (Canas in Provençal) (pronounced ) is a city and commune in southern France, located on the Riviera, in the Alpes-Maritimes département. ... Köln redirects here. ... Komárom is a city in Hungary on the right bank of the Danube in Komárom-Esztergom county. ... Rototom Sunsplash is the biggest european reggae festival, it takes place every summer at Osoppo, in the province of Udine. ... Amsterdam Location Flag Country Netherlands Province North Holland Population 742,951(1 January 2005) Coordinates Website www. ... Eindhoven is a municipality and a city located in the province of Noord-Brabant in the south of the Netherlands, originally at the confluence of the Dommel and Gender brooks. ... Ostróda is a town in north-eastern Poland with 35,000 inhabitants (1995). ... Soča Reggae Riversplash is a music festival in Tolmin, Slovenia at the confluence of the Soča and the Tolminka rivers, dedicated mainly to reggae music and to international musicians. ... Area: 381. ... Uppsala Reggae Festival is the largest reggae festival in Scandinavia. ... Carnival dancers on Ladbroke Grove. ... London is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom, and is the most populous city in the European Union. ... Humboldt County is a county located on the northwest coast of the U.S. state of California, on the Pacific Ocean. ... Morrison is a town located in Jefferson County, Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... More info will be coming shortly. ... Greenville, one of the fastest growing cities in the State of North Carolina, is the county seat of Pitt County, and is situated on the Tar River. ... Capital Logroño Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 16th  5 045 km²  1,0% Population  â€“ Total (2003)  â€“ % of Spain  â€“ Density Ranked 17th   281 614  0,7%  55,82/km² Demonym  â€“ English  â€“ Spanish  â€”  riojano/a Statute of Autonomy June 9, 1982 Parliament  â€“ Congress seats  â€“ Senate seats  4  1 President Pedro Sanz...

Religious music festivals

Religious music (also sacred music) is music performed or composed for religious use or through religious influence. ...

Christian music festivals

Christian music is music created by or adapted for the Christian church. ... Aerial view of Creation East Creation East and West are two popular Christian music festivals held in the United States. ... The Main Stage of Cornerstone has hosted such acts as Five Iron Frenzy, Pedro the Lion, P.O.D., MxPx, Blindside and Switchfoot. ... The Ichthus Festival is a yearly, Christian music festival in Wilmore, KY. Their next one is scheduled for June 15-18, 2006. ... Onefest is a new Christian music festival held in December at the Uni-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. ... The Australian Gospel Music Festival (AGMF) is held in Toowoomba, Queensland Easter each year. ... Parachute is an annual music festival of contemporary Christian music in New Zealand. ... Sonshine Festival is a large Christian music festival that occurs in Willmar, Minnesota every year. ... The Purple Door Christian music festival is held annually each August. ... The Flevo Festival is an open air Christian music festival held each August in Liempde, The Netherlands. ... Lifest is an annual Christian music festival that takes place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin at the Sunnyview Expo fairgrounds. ...

Rock Music festivals

U2 at Live Aid held in Wembley stadium A rock festival, or rock fest, is a large-scale outdoor rock music concert, featuring multiple acts, often spread out over several days. ...

Historic festivals

Poster promoting the festival The Monterey International Pop Music Festival took place from June 16 to June 18, 1967. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Cradle of History, Californias First City Location Location of Monterey, California Government County Monterey Mayor Dan Albert Geographical characteristics Area     City 11. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Woodstock redirects here. ... Bethel is a town located in Sullivan County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,362. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... Woodstock 94 was a rock concert that celebrated the 25th anniversary of the original Woodstock concert of 1969. ... Saugerties is a town located in Ulster County, New York. ... Woodstock 1999, held July 23-25, 1999 was the second rock concert (after Woodstock 94) that attempted to emulate the success of the original Woodstock concert of 1969. ... Rome is a city located in Oneida County, New York. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The city of Livermore highlighted within Alameda County Livermore is a city located in Alameda County, California. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... Poster from the movie Festival Express The Festival Express was a 1970 tour of Canada by several musical acts, including The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, and The Band. ... Motto: Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Area: 465. ... Motto: Heart of the new west Area: 712. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... The Isle of Wight Festival is a music festival which takes place on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. ... The Isle of Wight is an English island and county, off the southern English coast, to the south of the county of Hampshire. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... Ticket The Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival was a rock festival held on the Labor Day weekend of 1972 near Griffin, Indiana on Bull Island, Illinois. ... Griffin is a town located in Posey County, Indiana. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Poster for the event The Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, also sometimes referred to as the Watkins Glen Festival, was a 1973 rock festival which received the Guinness Book of World Records entry for Largest audience at a pop festival. Up to 600,000 people came to the Watkins Glen... Watkins Glen is a village located in Schuyler County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,149. ... California Jam was a rock music festival concert held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, California on April 6, 1974. ... Ontario is a city located in San Bernardino County, California. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... Sedalia is a city located in Pettis County, Missouri, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and U.S. Highway 65. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... Nambassa 1979 Main Stage, Chinese Dragon dance Nambassa is the tribal name of a trust, and a series of large music, counterculture, alternative lifestyle and hippie conceived festivals, held from 1976 to 1981 on large acreage farms around Waihi and Waikino in New Zealand- Aotearoa. ... The US Festivals were two early 1980s music and culture festivals sponsored by Steve Wozniak of Apple Computer, and broadcast live on MTV. The first was held Labor Day weekend in September 1982 and the second was Memorial Day weekend in May 1983. ... San Bernardino is the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Live Aid at Wembley Stadium Live Aid was a multi-venue rock music concert held on July 13, 1985. ... This article is about the year. ... Queen at Rock in Rio (1985) Rock in Rio was the biggest rock festival held in Brazil. ... Flag Seal Location Location of Rio de Janeiro Coordinates , Government Country Region State Brazil Southeast Rio de Janeiro Mayor Cesar Maia (PFL) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,260 km² Population     City (2005) 5,613,000 [1]     Density   4. ... This article is about the year. ... Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto is a benefit rock concert that was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2003. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength Image:Toronto, Ontario Location. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official Live 8 DVD, released in November 2005 Live 8 was a series of benefit concerts that took place in July 2005, in the G8 nations and South Africa. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 36th 109,247 km² 195 km 710 km 2. ... Ruisrock is a rock festival in Turku, Finland. ... Province Western Finland Region Finland Proper Sub-region Turku City manager Mikko Pukkinen Official languages Finnish, Swedish Area  - total  - land ranked 311th 245. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ...

Festivals at multiple venues

The Anger Management Tour is a tour which includes such artists as Eminem,50 Cent,Killa-Kc,Young Buck,Mobb Deep,Tha Future,& Murda Ma$e. ... Area:One logo The Area Festival was founded by popular electronic musician Moby. ... The Edgefest summer tour was first established by Toronto radio station CFNY in the late 1980s and took place at Molson Park in Barrie, Ontario. ... Categories: Stub ... The Family Values Tour was created by the band Korn in 1998 to be an annual Hard Rock/Metal tour. ... One of many Gigantour Web-banners, before Anthrax was announced to join the festival. ... The Hollywood Rock logo. ... Lilith Fair was a concert tour and traveling music festival, founded by musician Sarah McLachlan, that featured female musicians; it ran from 1997 to 1999. ... Lollapalooza is an American music festival featuring alternative rock, rap, and punk rock bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Ozzfest is an annual tour of the United States featuring performances by many heavy metal groups. ... The Sounds of the Underground tour is a festival-like tour that rivaled Ozzfest in its first year of existence (2005). ... Warped Tour Logo Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. ...

Current festivals

World map showing the location of Asia. ... Fuji Rock Festival is an annual rock festival organized by Smash Japan, held in Naeba, Japan. ... Naeba (苗場) is a mountain (苗場山) on the border between Gumma and Niigata Prefectures in the middle of Honshu just short of 200 km from Tokyo. ... Spring Scream is an outdoor music festival held in early April each year at Kenting (墾丁) in southern Taiwan. ... The Big Day Out (BDO) is an annual music festival that tours Australia and New Zealand. ... The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and since its opening it has become an international symbol of Sydney Sydney (pronounced ) is the state capital of New South Wales, located on the east coast of Australia. ... Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australia, with a population of approximately 3. ... Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1. ... For other places with the same name, see Gold Coast. ... Perth is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Western Australia, and is the fourth largest city in Australia, with a population of approximately 1. ... The Auckland Metropolitan Area, or Greater Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest urban area in New Zealand. ... Killer instinct, in human behavior, is a reference to the human propensity to kill, murder. ... The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and since its opening it has become an international symbol of Sydney Sydney (pronounced ) is the state capital of New South Wales, located on the east coast of Australia. ... Edgefest is an annual 4-city concert tour of New Zealand, run by The Edge radio station. ... Snout playing at the 2001 Falls Festival The Falls Festival is a New Years Eve music festival, held annually in Australia since 1993-94. ... Lorne is a seaside town on Louttit Bay in Victoria, Australia. ... Emblems: Pink heath (floral) helmeted honeyeater (bird) Leadbeaters possum (faunal) Motto: Peace and Prosperity Slogan or Nickname: Garden State, The Place To Be, On The Move Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Government Governor Premier Const. ... Marion Bay is located on the southern part of the east coast of Tasmania, Australia. ... Emblems: Flora - Tasmanian Blue Gum; Fauna - none Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Const. ... Gone South is a music festival in Tasmania, Australia. ... Launceston City Council, Coat of Arms Launceston City Council, Tasmania Launceston is a small city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, population of approximately 98,000, located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. ... Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and since its opening it has become an international symbol of Sydney Sydney (pronounced ) is the state capital of New South Wales, located on the east coast of Australia. ... Homebake is an annual Australian rock festival, featuring an all-Australian lineup (with the occasional artist from New Zealand). ... Livid was an Australian alternative rock music festival, which was held annually from 1989 to 2003. ... Brisbane () is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland. ... The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and since its opening it has become an international symbol of Sydney Sydney (pronounced ) is the state capital of New South Wales, located on the east coast of Australia. ... Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australia, with a population of approximately 3. ... The Meredith Music Festival is an annual camp-out rock festival held over several days in December, at the Meredith Natural Amphitheatre (Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre 2002 onwards), near Meredith, Victoria, Australia. ... Meredith is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Midland Highway between Ballarat and Geelong. ... For other uses, see Canberra (disambiguation). ... The Offshore Festival was a camp-out rock and alternative music festival held during Easter at a farm near Torquay, Victoria, Australia in the late 1990s, 2000 and 2001. ... View from Point Danger, looking towards the Torquay surf beach. ... The Pyramid Rock Festival is a New Years Eve camp-out rock music festival at Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia. ... rock4rights human rights and music festival rock4rights is a human rights movement for young people on the gold coast in australia, culminating in the rock4rights human rights and music festival. ... A promotion poster for Rock-It 2005 Rock-It is an Australian music festival usually held twice every year at the Arena in Joondalup in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. ... Perth is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Western Australia, and is the fourth largest city in Australia, with a population of approximately 1. ... Splendour In The Grass is an annual music festival held in July at Belongil Fields, outside Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. ... Cape Byron Lighthouse Tallow Beach looking south from the lighthouse Byron Bay (, ) is a town in the state of New South Wales on the eastern most point of the mainland of Australia. ... University of Canberra   The University of Canberra, or UC, is primarily located in the suburb of Bruce in Canberra, the capital of Australia, near the Belconnen Town Centre. ... For other uses, see Canberra (disambiguation). ... Central America and the Caribbean (detailed pdf map) The Caribbean (Spanish: Caribe; French: Caraïbe; Dutch: Caraïben; Portuguese: Caribe or Caraíbas) is a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (most of which enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts. ... The Festival Presidente de la Música Latina is an event of latin music celebrated each two years for three days in October in the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ... The Aerodrome Festival, also just Aerodrome, is a music festival that takes place near Wiener Neustadt, Austria. ... Wiener Neustadt is located south of Vienna in the state of Lower Austria. ... Vienna (German: Wien ; Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian: Beč, Czech: Vídeň, Hungarian: Bécs, Greek: Βιέννη, Romanian: Viena, Romani: Bech or Vidnya, Russian: Вена, Slovak: Viedeň, Slovenian: Dunaj) is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. ... The FM4 Frequency Festival, also Frequency Festival or just Frequency, formerly Vienna City Festival, is a music festival that takes place near Salzburg, Austria, usually every August. ... Flag of Salzburg Salzburg (population 145,000 in 2005) is a city in western Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg (population 520,000 in 2003). ... The Nova Rock Festival, also just Nova Rock, is a music festival that will take place for the first time this year, from Thursday, the 9th, till Sunday, the 10th of June. ... Dour Festival is an annual music festival in the municipality of Dour, Belgium. ... Dour is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. ... Graspop is a metal meeting in Dessel, Belgium that has taken place each year since 1996. ... Dessel is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. ... Pukkelpop is an annual music festival taking place near Hasselt, Belgium. ... Rock Werchter is a music festival in the village of Werchter in Belgium. ... Werchter is a small village in Belgium. ... Belgian festival for world music. ... Boechout is a municipality located in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium, and in the Flemish province of Antwerp. ... Fock for People (Rock 4 People) is one of the biggest rock festivals held annualy in The Czech Republic. ... Trutnov Open Air Music Festival is one of the biggest music festivals in the Czech Republic. ... Trutnov is a city in Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. ... Skanderborg festival is an annual music festival held the second weekend of August, in a beech forest in the vicinity of Skanderborg. ... Skanderborg is a municipality in central Denmark, in the county of Aarhus, on the peninsula of Jutland. ... Burial mound in Jelling churchyard Northern burial mound and church in Jelling churchyard Jelling is a town located in Jelling municipality near Vejle, Denmark on the Jutland peninsula. ... Haderslev (German: Hadersleben) is a municipality (Danish, kommune) in South Jutland County on the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark. ... Rudkøbing is a city in central Denmark, located in Rudkøbing municipality on the island of Langeland. ... Midtfyns festival is a famous rock festival in Denmark. ... Ringe is a municipality in central Denmark, in the county of Funen. ... Nibe is a municipality (Danish, kommune) in North Jutland County on the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark. ... Roskilde Festival is held south of Roskilde in Denmark and is one of the two biggest annual rock music festivals in Europe (the other being the Glastonbury festival). ... Location West face of the Roskilde Cathedral in Roskilde, Denmark. ... Samsø is an island in the North Sea bay of Kattegat 15 kilometers off the Jutland Peninsula. ... The sand-engulfed Buried Church (tilsandede kirke) at Skagen. ... Skive is a city in the Limfjord region of the county of Viborg in Denmark. ... Tunø is a Danish island in the Kattegat close to Samsø. The island covers an area of 3,52 km² and has 113 inhabitants. ... Vigorish, or simply the vig, or juice, is the amount kept by a bookmaker for his services. ... Rabarock is a yearly (june) rock-festival in Järvakandi, Estonia. ... Royan is a small town and commune of the Charente-Maritime département, in western France. ... The Eurockéennes de Belfort is one of Frances largest rock music festivals. ... Location within France Belfort is a town and commune of northeastern France, préfecture (capital) of the Territoire de Belfort département in the Franche-Comté région. ... Val-de-Marne is a French département, named after the Marne River, located in the ÃŽle-de-France région. ... Saint-Brieuc (Breton: Sant-Brieg) is a commune France, situated in Côtes-dArmor and in the Brittany région. ... City flag City coat of arms Coordinates : , Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) Administration Département Bas-Rhin (67) Région Alsace Mayor Fabienne Keller (UMP) (since 2001) Intercommunality Urban Community of Strasbourg City (commune) Characteristics Land Area 78. ... The Vieilles Charrues Festival (Litteraly : Old Ploughs Festival) is held every year in mid-July in the city of Carhaix located in the heart of Brittany. ... Carhaix-Plouguer is a commune of the Finistère département, in France. ... Location within France Brest, at the tip of Brittany Brest is a city in the Bretagne région, north-west France, sous-préfecture of the Finistère département. ... Cannes (Canas in Provençal) (pronounced ) is a city and commune in southern France, located on the Riviera, in the Alpes-Maritimes département. ... Saint Cloud or St. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur Tossed by the waves, she does not founder Coordinates : , Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) Administration Subdivisions 20 arrondissements Département Paris (75) Région ÃŽle-de-France Mayor Bertrand Delanoë (PS) City (commune) Characteristics Land Area 86. ... Évreux is a commune of Normandy, France, in the Eure département, of which it is the préfecture (capital). ... La Rochelle is a town and commune of western France, and a seaport on the Atlantic Ocean (population 76,584 in 1999). ... Location within France Some medieval houses, such as these, can still be found in the center of Rennes. ... Capital Clermont-Ferrand Area 26,013 km² Regional President Pierre-Joël Bonté (PS) (since 2004) Population  - 2004 estimate  - 1999 census  - Density (Ranked 19th) 1,327,000 1,308,878 51/km² (2004) Arrondissements 14 Cantons 158 Communes 1,310 Départements Allier Cantal Haute-Loire Puy-de-Dôme... Cluses is a commune of the Haute-Savoie département, in France. ... // Quick history The Printemps de Bourges is a music festival, started in 1977 by Jean Christophe Dechico (director of the Maison de la Culture at the time), Alain Meilland (actor and singer) and Daniel Colling (music booking agent). ... The vaulted nave of Bourges Cathedral Bourges (pop. ... Races at Lonchamp - Édouard Manet, 1867 The Hippodrome de Longchamp, commonly referred to as Longchamp, is a 57 hectare horse-racing facility located on the Route des Tribunes in the Bois de Boulogne at Paris, France. ... Joensuu City Hall Joensuu is a city in eastern Finland. ... Panorama image of Seinäjoki, Finland Seinäjoki is a town located in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland. ... Ruisrock is a rock festival in Turku, Finland. ... Province Western Finland Region Finland Proper Sub-region Turku City manager Mikko Pukkinen Official languages Finnish, Swedish Area  - total  - land ranked 311th 245. ... Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, shortly Tuska, is one of the largest music festivals dedicated only to metal music in Scandinavia. ... Founded 1550 Province Southern Finland Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Area - Of which land - Rank 185. ... City Oulu (1605) Administrative Province Oulu province Historical Province Ostrobothnia Area (2004-01-01)  â€“ Total (excl. ... Founded 1550 Province Southern Finland Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Area - Of which land - Rank 185. ... The Hurricane Festival, also just Hurricane, is a music festival that takes place near Bremen, Germany, usually every June. ... Green stage at the Southside-Festival 2005 in Neuhausen ob Eck The Hives Singer Howlin Pelle Almqvist at the Southside Festival 2004 The Southside Festival, also just Southside, is a music festival that takes place near Tuttlingen, southern Germany, usually every June. ... The Mera Luna Festival is one of the most important events of the gothic or wave scene in Europe. ... â–¶ (help· info) is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany. ... Rock am Ring is a rock music festival held annually in Germany at the Nürburgring racetrack. ... The W:O:A festival area Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) is the biggest metal music festival in Europe, running since 1990. ... The Wacken Open Air Festival (WOA) is the biggest metal-festival in Europe. ... Lobnitz Marine Holdings is a British shipbuilding company located at Renfrew in Scotland. ... The Sziget Festival (pronounced as see-get) is Europes largest music and cultural festival (400,000 visitors), held annually in July or August in Budapest, Hungary. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Paris of the East, Pearl of the Danubeor Queen of the Danube Location Location of Budapest in Hungary Government Country   County Hungary / E.U.   none Mayor Gábor Demszky (SZDSZ) Geographical characteristics Area     City 525,16 km²     Land   n/a km²     Water   n/a km² Population... Oxegen is a yearly music festival, the first of which occurred in 2004, sponsored by Heineken. ... Kildare Cathedral For other uses, see Kildare (disambiguation). ... Electric Picnic is a music festival which has been staged since 2004 in Stradbally Hall Stradbally, County Laois in the Republic of Ireland. ... Stradbally (An Sráidbhaile in Irish) is a small town in County Laois, Republic of Ireland, located in the midlands of Ireland along the N80 road near Portlaoise. ... Laois (pronounced Leash), also spelt Laoighis or Leix, is a county in the midlands of Ireland. ... Travedona-Monate is a small town on the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, in the province of Varese (VA), northern Italy, with circa 3. ... Varese is a city in north-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 55 km north of Milan. ... Milan (Italian: Milano; Milanese: Milán) is the main city of northern Italy, and is located in the plains of Lombardy, the most populated and developed region in Italy, being often mistaken with the capital of the country. ... This is about the Italian city of Milan. ... Independent Days Festival is a famous Italian festival that takes place every September in Bologna. ... Bologna (pronounced , from Latin Bononia, BulÃ¥ggna in the local dialect) is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, in the Pianura Padana, between the Po River and the Apennines, exactly, between Reno River and Sàvena River. ... Bologna (pronounced , from Latin Bononia, BulÃ¥ggna in the local dialect) is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, in the Pianura Padana, between the Po River and the Apennines, exactly, between Reno River and Sàvena River. ... Bologna (pronounced , from Latin Bononia, BulÃ¥ggna in the local dialect) is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, in the Pianura Padana, between the Po River and the Apennines, exactly, between Reno River and Sàvena River. ... Imola (1991 pop. ... Location within Italy Genoa (Italian: Genova, Genoese dialect: Zena) is a city and a seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria. ... Turin (Italian: ; Piedmontese: Turin) is a major industrial city in north-western Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the west bank of the Po River. ... Naples (Italian Napoli, Neapolitan Nàpule, from Greek Νέα Πόλις - Néa Pólis - meaning New City; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is the largest city in southern Italy and capital of Campania Region and the Province of Naples. ... Arezzo Wave is a famous Italian festival that takes place every July in Arezzo since 1987. ... Arezzo (Latin Arretium) is an old city in central Italy, capital of the province of the same name, located in Tuscany. ... Lucca is a city in Tuscany, northern central Italy, situated on the river Serchio in a fertile plain near (but not on) the Ligurian Sea. ... Location within Italy Brescia is a city in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy with a population of around 200,000. ... Motto: Je Maintiendrai (Dutch: Ik zal handhaven, English: I Shall Uphold) Anthem: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe Capital Amsterdam1 Largest city Amsterdam Official language(s) Dutch2 Government Parliamentary democracy Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Beatrix  - Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende Independence Eighty Years War   - Declared July 26, 1581   - Recognised January 30, 1648 (by Spain... Arrow Rock Festival is a rockfestival that takes place on a yearly basis in Lichtenvoorde, the Netherlands. ... The Dynamo Open Air is a festival in the Netherlands held (almost) every year since 1986. ... Hellendoorn is a municipality and a town in the centre of the Dutch province of Overijssel. ... Disambiguation: For the region of Scotland please see Scottish Lowlands Lowlands, also known as A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise, is a music festival, held annually in the Netherlands in August. ... Pinkpop Festival or Pinkpop in short, is an annual rock festival held at Landgraaf, Netherlands. ... Landgraaf is a municipality in the southeastern Netherlands. ... Baarlo (51°20′N 6°6′E) is a town in the Dutch province of Limburg. ... Inferno Metal Festival is an annual extreme-metal festival in Oslo, Norway. ... County Oslo NO-03 District Viken Municipality NO-0301 Administrative centre Oslo Mayor (2004) Per Ditlev-Simonsen (H) Official language form Neutral Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 224 454 km² 426 km² 0. ... Paredes de Coura is a town and a municipality in the north of Portugal, in the Viana do Castelo district. ... Name of a festival in Slovakia-Trencin Categories: | ... Trenčín (Hungarian: Trencsén, German: Trentschin, Latin (Roman period): Laugaricio) is a town in western Slovakia (close to the Czech border) at the Váh river. ... Church Nové Mesto nad Váhom (German: Neustadt an der Waag / Neustadtl, Hungarian: Vágújhely) is a town in the Trenčín Region of Slovakia. ... The FIB or Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (Benicàssim International Festival) is a famous music festival held in Benicassim (Spain). ... Barcelona – Greek: (Ptolemy, ii. ... Barcelona – Greek: (Ptolemy, ii. ... Vitoria (population: 224,965 (2004 est), is the capital city of the province of Álava and of the Comunidad Vasca Spanish autonomous region, though it is the second city of the region by population. ... Madrids emblem: el oso y el madroño Madrid is the capital and the largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community of the same name. ... The Hemispheric at the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències by Santiago Calatrava, Valencia, Spain. ... Barcelona – Greek: (Ptolemy, ii. ... Madrids emblem: el oso y el madroño Madrid is the capital and the largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community of the same name. ... Alburquerque is a small village in the province of Badajoz, Spain. ... Vitoria (population: 224,965 (2004 est), is the capital city of the province of Álava and of the Comunidad Vasca Spanish autonomous region, though it is the second city of the region by population. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Castellón de la Plana (in Catalan/Valencian Castelló de la Plana) is the capital city of the province of Castellón, in the Valencian autonomous community, Spain, in the east of the Iberian Peninsula, by the Mediterranean Sea (40°N 0°W). ... Madrids emblem: el oso y el madroño Madrid is the capital and the largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community of the same name. ... Arvika is a Municipality in Värmland County, and a city in west central Sweden, with the city situated 80 km north_west of Karlstad. ... Lindesberg is a Municipality, in Örebro County, in central Sweden. ... Hultsfred Festival (Swedish: Hultsfredsfestivalen) is an annual music festival held in Hultsfred, Sweden. ... Hultsfred (population is 15,163) is a Municipality in Kalmar County, in south-eastern Sweden. ... Östersund Municipality  listen? is a municipality in the middle of Sweden where the city Östersund is the seat with a population of 43,536. ... Sweden Rock Festival is an annual rock/metal festival held in Sweden since 1992. ... Uppsala Reggae Festival is the largest reggae festival in Scandinavia. ... Uppsala (older spelling Upsala) 59°51′ N 17°38′ E is a Swedish City in central Sweden, located about 70 km north of Stockholm. ... Lausanne is a city in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva (French: Lac Léman), and facing Évian-les-Bains (France) and with the Jura hills to its north. ... The Monster Clothespin from Outer Space, and entrance of the EPFL The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne in Switzerland. ... The Caribana Festival in Crans-près-Céligny started in 1990 and continues today as an opportunity for people in Switzerland to have a lakeside music event. ... Céligny is a commune in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. ... Avenches is a commune in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, seat of the district with the same name. ... Poster designed by Keith Haring The Montreux Jazz Festival is the best-known music festival in Switzerland. ... Montreux is a resort town in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, on Lake Geneva with a population of 22,897. ... Paléo Festival de Nyon - 2005 // Description The Paléo Festival de Nyon started in the 1970s and continues today as an opportunity for people in Switzerland to have a lakeside music event. ... Nyons flag has a fish over red and blue stripes. ... All Tomorrows Parties is a music festival which takes place in the United Kingdom at Camber Sands holiday camp in East Sussex and the United States in Los Angeles, CA. Named after a song by The Velvet Underground, it was founded by Barry Hogan and Helen Cottage in 1999... Camber Sands is an important seaside resort in Camber (Near Rye), East Sussex. ... East Sussex is a county in South East England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... The Ashton Court festival is an outdoors music festival held annually in the grounds of Ashton Court, just outside Bristol, in mid July. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Greater Bristol. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... Bloodstock is an annual metal music festival held over two days in The Assembly Rooms, Derby, England. ... Derby (pronounced dar-bee ) is a city in the East Midlands of England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... The Download Festival is a three day rock/metal/punk festival held annually at the spiritual home of rock music in England - Donington Park, which hosted the Monsters of Rock Festivals between 1980 and 1996, and 2002s Ozzfest. ... The Full Ponty is a music festival first held in Pontypridd on the 27-28 May, 2006. ... Pontypridd is a town in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taff, south Wales. ... Approximate extent of South Wales South Wales is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the East and South, and Mid Wales and West Wales to the North and West. ... The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury Festival or Glasto, is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world. ... Pilton is a village in Somerset, England, situated on the A361 road in the Mendip district, three miles south west of Shepton Mallet and six miles east of Glastonbury. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... The Greenbelt festival is the largest Christian arts and music festival in the world, taking place annually in England during the last bank holiday weekend in August. ... The Isle of Wight Festival is a music festival which takes place on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. ... The Isle of Wight is an English island and county, off the southern English coast, to the south of the county of Hampshire. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... Lilith Fair was a tour that featured female musicians that ran from 1997 to 1999. ... The Reading and Leeds Festivals, officially called the Carling Weekend, are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. ... Reading is a town and unitary authority (the Borough of Reading) in the English county of Berkshire. ... Leeds is a major city in the northern English county of Yorkshire in the United Kingdom and the urban core of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Cambridgeshire (abbreviated Cambs) is a county in England, bordering Lincolnshire to the north, Norfolk to the northeast, Suffolk to the east, Essex and Hertfordshire to the south, and Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire to the west. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... The main stage of the 2005 festival. ... Leicester city centre, looking towards clock tower Leicester (pronounced ) is the largest city in the English East Midlands. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk and the main settlement in the local government district of the borough of Ipswich in East Anglia, England on the estuary of the River Orwell. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Location within the British Isles Kinross is a burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Goldrush on stage at the 2005 festival Truck Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in England. ... Oxfordshire (abbreviated Oxon, from the Latinised form Oxonia) is a county in south-east England, bordering on Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... The V Festival is an annual rock festival in England, the first to be held simultaneously at two sites - currently Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex and Weston Park in Staffordshire. ... Chelmsford is the county town of Essex, England. ... Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Greater Bristol. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... Cheltenham Racecourse is located in Cheltenham, England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... The Edgefest summer tour was first established by Toronto radio station CFNY in the late 1980s and took place at Molson Park in Barrie, Ontario. ... Featuring the very best in new and innovative music from Halifax, Canada and around the world, the Halifax Pop Explosion a small annual music festival that takes place every fall in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Founded in 1993, the Halifax Pop Explosion has actually been three different events that are... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = E Mari Merces (Wealth from the Sea) Logo: City Symbol: Kingfisher Location City Information Established: July 9, 1749 Area: (former city) 79. ... North by Northeast (or NXNE) is an annual 3-day live music festival and music conference in Toronto, Ontario held the second weekend each June. ... ... Geographic Map of the State of Baja California. ... This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ... This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ... This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ... All Tomorrows Parties can refer to: [[All Tomorrows POOOOOOP Tomorrows Parties]], a novel in the Bridge trilogy by William Gibson All Tomorrows Parties, an alternative music festival which takes place at Camber Sands, near Rye in East Sussex in the United Kingdom and Los Angeles in... This article is about the largest city in California. ... Main entrance of the 2005 Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park. ... Pattonsburg is a city located in Daviess County, Missouri. ... The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival (Bonnaroo, or Roo for short) is an annual rock festival by Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment, first held in 2002. ... Manchester is a city located in Coffee County, Tennessee. ... Bumbershoot is a colloquial word for umbrella, probably coined in the 19th century as a portmanteau of umbrella and parachute. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... New York, New York redirects here. ... The CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest is a now-annual music festival that takes place in venues across Cleveland, Ohio. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Forest City Motto: Progress and Prosperity Location Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Ohio Cuyahoga Mayor Frank G. Jackson (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 213. ... The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (also referred to as Coachella Fest) is an annual event held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California, featuring musical performances by a number of artists on different stages, showings of independent films, and a number of displays of contemporary art. ... Indio, California is a city located in the Coachella Valley of Southern Californias desert region. ... The Main Stage of Cornerstone has hosted such acts as Five Iron Frenzy, Pedro the Lion, P.O.D., MxPx, Blindside and Switchfoot. ... Farm Aid started as a benefit concert on September 22, 1985 in Champaign, Illinois, held to raise money for family farmers in the United States. ... Bellinghams Old Fairhaven neighborhood - April 2004 Bellingham is the county seat of Whatcom County, Washington. ... This article is about the city in Minnesota. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The HFStival is an annual rock festival sponsored by Washington, D.C. / Baltimore, Maryland radio station WHFS. Currently in its seventeenth year, the HFStival is the largest yearly music festival on the East Coast. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... Moondance Jam is an annual classic rock festival held in mid-July in the Leech Lake/Chippewa National Forest Area near Walker, Minnesota. ... Walker is a city located in Cass County, Minnesota. ... Missing image NedFest: The Nederland Music & Arts Festival is a two-day outdoor music event located on the shores of Barker Reservoir in the mountains of Nederland, Colorado. ... Nederland is a town located in Boulder County, Colorado. ... McKinney is a city located in Collin County, Texas. ... This article is about the state capital of Georgia. ... The Sasquatch! Music Festival is an indie-rock music festival held annually at The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. ... George is a city located in Grant County, Washington. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... South by Southwest (SXSW, Inc. ... Skyline from Town Lake Austin is the capital of the state of Texas, within the United States of America. ... The Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival is a four-day festival held at Clinton Lake, on the edge of Lawrence, Kansas. ... Lawrence is a city located in Douglas County, Kansas. ... Geneva is a city located in Freeborn County, Minnesota. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Cosquín is a small city in the province of Córdoba, Argentina, located about 52 km from Córdoba City and 783 km from Buenos Aires. ... Buenos Aires (English: Fair Winds; originally Ciudad de la Santísima Trinidad y Puerto de Santa María de los Buenos Aires, City of the Holy Trinity and Port of Saint Mary of the Fair Winds) is the capital of Argentina and its largest city and port, and one of... Queen at Rock in Rio (1985) Rock in Rio was the biggest rock festival held in Brazil. ... Flag Seal Location Location of Rio de Janeiro Coordinates , Government Country Region State Brazil Southeast Rio de Janeiro Mayor Cesar Maia (PFL) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,260 km² Population     City (2005) 5,613,000 [1]     Density   4. ... Bogotá—officially named Bogotá D.C. (D.C. for Distrito Capital, which means Capital District)—is the capital of Colombia, as well as the largest and most populous city in the country with 7,185,889 inhabitants (2005 estimate)[1]. It is also the capital of the department of Cundinamarca. ... Terrastock is a music festival organised periodically by Phil McMullen, formerly editor of the Ptolemaic Terrascope and since 2005 the publisher of the Terrascope Online website. ...

School Music Festivals

The Columbus Invitational Music Festival is a school band, orchestra, and chorus festival founded by George Corradino and Oliver Boone in the Spring of 2006. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Cross-genre festivals

The All Good Music Festival and Camp Out is an annual weekend-long event in West Virginia full of great jam bands, lots of tents, fun activities, and good people. ... Masontown is a town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. ... Another Roadside Attraction is a travelling music-and-arts summer festival developed by The Tragically Hip, the first of which took place in 1993. ... Main entrance of the 2005 Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World Location Location in the state of Texas Coordinates , Government County Travis County Mayor Will Wynn Geographical characteristics Area     City 669. ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²)  - Width 660 miles (1,065 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Caribana is a festival of Caribbean culture and traditions held each summer in the city of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English (French has some legal status but is not fully co-official) Flower White trillium Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats... Motto : « Don de Dieu feray valoir Â» (I shall put Gods gift to good use) Site in the province of Quebec Official logo Country  Canada Province Québec Agglomeration Quebec City Statute of the city Capitale-Nationale Administrative Region Capitale-Nationale Constitution date 1833 Geographical code Founder Foundation date Samuel... The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance is an annual festival held the second-to-last weekend of July in Trumansburg, New York, a small town ten miles north of Ithaca. ... Trumansburg is a village located in Tompkins County, New York. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: Concordia Salus (Salvation through harmony) Ville de Montréal, Québec, Canada Location. ... Funky Elephant is an annual funk music festival in Helsinki, Finland. ... Founded 1550 Province Southern Finland Region Uusimaa Sub-region Helsinki Area - Of which land - Rank 185. ... Global Gathering is a music festival which takes place each July at Long Marston Airfield, Near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,794 sq mi (170,451 km²)  - Width 162 miles (260 km)  - Length 497 miles (800 km)  - % water 17. ... Quincy is a census-designated place and the county seat of Plumas County, California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Iceland Airwaves is an annual music festival held in Iceland over the course of a few days. ... Location Location in Iceland Government Constituency Reykjavík North Reykjavík South Geographical characteristics Area  - City 274. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... For Popular music (music that is popular, rather than of a specific genre or style), see Popular music. ... Ladyfest is an annual community based, not-for-profit global music festival for female artists which features bands, musical groups, authors, spoken word and visual artists, and organised by volunteers. ... The brian-child of successful professional musicians Geoff Collinson and Michael Bertoncello, the Melbourne International Festival of Brass (MIFB) commenced in 2003. ... Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th)  - Land 227,416 km²  - Water 10,213 km² (4. ... Music Midtown logo Music Midtown was a large music festival held in Atlanta, Georgia from 1994 to 2005. ... This article is about the state capital of Georgia. ... A music festival held each August in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. ... Map Political Statistics Founded 1741 County Lehigh and Northampton Counties Mayor John B. Callahan Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 50. ... North by Northeast (or NXNE) is an annual 3-day live music festival and music conference in Toronto, Ontario held the second weekend each June. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength Image:Toronto, Ontario Location. ... The Northwest Region Music Festival is an annual music festival for secondary school students in a northwestern region of Arizona. ... Anti-racism, like other general social attitudes, ideas and movements, has many variations and faces. ... London is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom, and is the most populous city in the European Union. ... The Sound of Music Festival is held annually in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. ... Burlington (2001 population 150,836)[1] is located in the Golden Horseshoe, across Lake Ontario and Burlington Bay harbour from Hamilton, in Halton Region, Ontario, Canada. ... South by Southwest (SXSW, Inc. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World Location Location in the state of Texas Coordinates , Government County Travis County Mayor Will Wynn Geographical characteristics Area     City 669. ... Street Scene is a music festival held each summer the downtown Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Americas Finest City Location Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates , Government County San Diego Mayor City Attorney         City Council District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven District Eight Jerry Sanders (R) Michael Aguirre Scott Peters Kevin... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Summerfest (also known as The Big Gig) is a yearly music festival held at the 75 acre Henry Maier Festival Park along the lakefront in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The City of Festivals, The Brew City, The Cream City, The Nations Watering Hole Location Location of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Coordinates , Government County Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Geographical characteristics Area     City 251. ... Sunfest is an annual Canadian world music music festival that happens in London, Ontario primarily in Victoria Park. ... Nickname: The Forest City Location City Information Established: 1826 (as village) 1855 (as city) Area: 421. ... World music is, most generally, all the music in the world (Bohlman 2002, Nidel 2004, p. ... The Vieilles Charrues Festival (Litteraly : Old Ploughs Festival) is held every year in mid-July in the city of Carhaix located in the heart of Brittany. ... Carhaix-Plouguer is a commune of the Finistère département, in France. ... Since 2002, Montreal has been celebrating oral literature, text performance and spoken word during the Festival Voix d’Amériques (FVA), presented by LES FILLES ÉLECTRIQUES. In early February, the FVA brings together some one hundred French- and English-language artists, shifting from La Sala Rossa (4848 St-Laurent) to... {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: Concordia Salus (Salvation through harmony) Ville de Montréal, Québec, Canada Location. ... Spoken word is a form of music or artistic performance in which lyrics, poetry, or stories are spoken rather than sung. ... World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD) is a festival started in England in 1982. ... New Plymouth is the port and main city in the Taranaki region on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. ... March 11 is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (71st in Leap year). ... March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (73rd in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Map showing the location of Brussels in Belgium Brussels City Hall Emblem of the Brussels-Capital Region Flag of The City of Brussels Brussels (Dutch: Brussel, pronounced ; French: Bruxelles, pronounced in Belgian French and often by non-Belgian speakers of French; German: Brüssel) is the capital of Belgium, the... Memphis in May is a month long festival held in Memphis, Tennessee. ... Nickname The River City, The Bluff City Location Location in Shelby County and the state of Tennessee Government Country State Counties United States Tennessee Shelby County Mayor W. W. Herenton (D) Geographical characteristics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 294. ...

See also

There are a large number of music festivals in the United Kingdom, covering a wide variety of genres. ... This is a list of music festivals in Australia // A-E Aquarius Festival Australian Gospel Music Festival Big Day Out - national - from 1992 Darwin International Guitar Festival Earthcore F-L Falls Festival Gone South Homebake M-O Meredith Music Festival List of Meredith Music Festival lineups by year Offshore Festival... Music Festivals have a long and chequered history in New Zealand. ...

External links

  • Music Festival Finder
  • reportage/special on the European Festivals' scene
  • World Music Event Calendar
  • JamBase Festival List
  • Festivals.com
  • UK Music Festivals
  • Indiana University Guide to Music Festivals
  • FestivalWatch.org - Public Music Festival Event Calendar
  • German Music Festivals
  • French Music Festivals

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