November 27, 2012
(Baton Rouge, LA)—The much-anticipated talent lineup for the fourth annual Bayou
Country Superfest was announced today and brings
together an unrivaled gathering of some of Country's greatest superstars,
including Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker,
The Band Perry, Thompson Square, Rodney Atkins, Love and Theft and Frankie
Ballard. Scheduled over Memorial Day Weekend 2013
(Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26), Bayou Country Superfest turns Louisiana State University’s famed Tiger Stadium into country music
central for the huge two-day celebration. Drawing fans from all across North America to Baton Rouge, the Bayou
Country Superfest has established itself as a
must-see event.
“Year four of the Bayou
Country Superfest is a milestone,” said Quint Davis,
producer/director of the Festival. “We have set a simple goal: to bring the
biggest stars in country music together for the best show in America, a show
that the world can only see in Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on
Memorial Day weekend. And that is exactly what we have done: Lady Antebellum,
the Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, The
Band Perry, Darius Rucker and more will rock your boots off, and prove once
again, there is no place more exciting than Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge on
Memorial Weekend.”
Reserved-seat
tickets in two-day packages and reserved parking for Bayou Country Superfest go on sale Thursday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. CST through Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800)
745-3000. Single-day tickets to the
Bayou Country Superfest will go on sale in the coming
weeks. The Baton Rouge River Center Box
Office will also be open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for any
ticketing or parking purchases. Bayou
Country Superfest is a reserved-seating event, so
fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early in order to get the best seats
available. Special VIP upfront,
stage-front, standing-room tickets in an area called the Golden Horseshoe will
be available in very limited supply. A
limited number of discounted two-day ticket packages will also be available at
certain price levels. Don’t forget to add parking to your ticket purchase in
one of LSU’s premium parking lots. Patrons interested in purchasing box suites should call the Bayou
Country Superfest Ticket Office at (504) 410-4131.
(See attached Ticket Information sheet for details.) Patrons interested
in purchasing RV parking in LSU’s Touchdown Village should visit
BayouCountrySuperfest.com.
“LSU is pleased to
continue to host the Bayou Country Superfest, an
event that has proven to be an important annual event for our city and our
region. Tiger Stadium is one of the great sporting venues in the world
and now has proven itself as an ideal site for one of the great music events in
the world,” said Joe Alleva, LSU Vice Chancellor and
Director of Athletics.
“In 2013 we are
focusing on promoting one of Louisiana’s greatest assets—our music. In its
fourth year, the Bayou Country Superfest will highlight
our state’s roots in country music,” Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne said. “We are thrilled to partner with the Superfest again and look forward to celebrating both our musical heritage and our
servicemen and women at the big event over Memorial Day weekend.”
“Country music fans across America look at Baton Rouge as the place to be
for Memorial Day Weekend thanks to the tremendous success of the Bayou Country Superfest. With a lineup that keeps getting
better and festival activities providing opportunities to meet the stars, this
festival has become a major attraction for visitors and an outstanding
entertainment venue for our city. We’re looking forward to another great
year,” added Mayor-President Melvin L. “Kip” Holden.
“We are ready for
another great Bayou Country Superfest here in Baton
Rouge! Visitation to this festival continues to increase with chart-topping
festival lineups and superior service from our hospitality partners annually.
I’m certain the 2013 Bayou Country Superfest weekend
will bring valuable economic impact to the city and increased visitation yet
again,” said Paul Arrigo, President & CEO, Visit Baton Rouge.
Festival-goers
should plan to arrive early to the event for the official Bayou Country Superfest Fan Fest & Tailgate Party located
directly outside Tiger Stadium, featuring country music on the Bud Light Stage,
festive food, and much more. For
information on the festival, visit www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com and register to receive email updates, or become our
fan on Facebook.
Baton Rouge
area hotels are offering special Bayou Country Superfest hotel rates for the event. Visit www.bayoucountrysuperfest.com for availability and rate information.
Sponsors of the 2013
Bayou Country Superfest are: The State of Louisiana
Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism; The City of Baton Rouge; Visit
Baton Rouge; Bud Light, The Official Beer Sponsor of Bayou Country Superfest; and L’Auberge Casino & Hotel of Baton Rouge.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities please contact the
Bayou Country Superfest Sponsorship Department at
(504) 410-4100.
Bayou Country Superfest, produced
by Festival Productions BCM, LLC, a subsidiary of Festival Productions,
Inc.-New Orleans, is a co-production with AEG Live and is produced in
association with The Messina Group.
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TICKET
INFORMATION
Reserved-seat tickets in two-day packages for the Bayou
Country Superfest go on sale Thursday,
December 6 at 10:00 a.m. CST through Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800)
745-3000. Single-day tickets to the
Bayou Country Superfest will go on sale in the coming
weeks. The Baton Rouge River Center Box
Office will be open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Bayou Country Superfest will be a reserved-seating event, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets
early in order to get the best seats available. A limited number of discounted two-day ticket
packages will be available at certain price levels. Ticket prices are as
follows, not including service charges:
Stadium Seats
Tiger Plaza $50 &
$65 (2-day ticket, $80 &
$110)
Sidelines $85 (2-day ticket, $170)
Tiger Club $150 (2-day ticket, $300)
Field Level Seats
Tiger Field $90 (2-day ticket, $180)
Tiger Field (Front Sides) $125 (2-day ticket, $250)
Tiger Field (Front Center) $175 (2-day ticket, $350)
Golden Horseshoe $250 (2-day ticket, $500)
(VIP stage-front, standing-room only)
Children
under the age of 2 are admitted free (with the exception of the Golden
Horseshoe); no seat provided.
Add car
parking to your ticket purchase in one of LSU’s premium parking lots. Prices range from $20 to $50 per day. Parking can be purchased through
Ticketmaster.
Patrons interested in purchasing RV parking in LSU’s
Touchdown Village should visit BayouCountrySuperfest.com. Prices range from $350-$500 for a weekend
pass and are sold first-come first-served.
For
information on purchasing a Box Suite or premium reserved RV parking in Lot B,
please call the Bayou Country Superfest Ticket &
Suite Coordinator at (504)410-4131 or wes@fpi-no.com. |
