Dusk Music Festival
The DUSK Music Festival is an annual music, culinary and arts festival held at in downtown Tucson, Arizona. It was founded by Steve Stratigouleas, John Rallis, Page Repp, and Pete Turner in 2016.[1] Dusk Music Festival showcases internationally known musical artists, as well as local artists from Arizona.
| Dusk Music Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Rock, indie, hip hop, EDM |
| Location(s) | Armory Park (2018–2019, 2021–) 222 South 5th Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85701 Rillito Park (2016-2017) 4501 North 1st Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85718 |
| Years active | 2016–2019, 2021– |
| Founded by | John Rallis, Page Repp, and Pete Turner |
| Website | www |
The festival was cancelled in 2020.
Features
The event features many genres of music, including rock, indie, hip hop, and electronic dance music, as well as art installations and sculptures, including an art mural and a cactus garden. Other activities include an arcade and a silent cinema. Food is served exclusively by local Tucson restaurants.[2]
Lineup
2016
The inaugural Dusk Music Festival was held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Rillito Park in Tucson, Arizona. The performers were Luna Aura, Gaby Moreno, Wild Belle, Calexico, A-Trak, DJ Mustard, Danny Brown, Matt and Kim, and RL Grime.
See also
- List of music festivals in the United States
- List of hip hop music festivals
References
- Tomaszewski, Stevie (October 7, 2016). "Don't Miss Tucson History in the Making: Dusk Music Festival in 15 Days". Tucson Digital Media. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- Ulloa, Nina (October 20, 2016). "Dusk Music Festival redefines festival food". The Arizona Daily Wildcat. Retrieved October 23, 2016.