Az's music scene is about to get hotter with the Mesa Music Festival kicking off April 18 through 20. This weekend-long bash promises to seriously shake up downtown Mesa with over 200 free performances by emerging artists from all over the globe. Music lovers, get ready to experience the next big thing in the music industry — and it won't cost you a dime to attend.
As reported by the official Mesa's municipal website, the festival is scheduled to start with panel discussions and workshops designed to bridge the gap between seasoned industry sharks and the new school of musical talent. Up-and-comers will have the rare chance to directly rub elbows with, and learn the ropes from, the insiders who know how to navigate the treacherous waters of the music biz. If you're a musician looking to turn up the volume on your career, this might just be the opportunity to finally make some noise.
On April 18 and 19, the heartbeat of the festival will be the music symposiums, where bands can soak up wisdom from industry pros during the afternoons. Meanwhile, one-on-one mentoring sessions are all about the nitty-gritty of music stardom — from songwriting and recording to marketing and entertainment law, as detailed by the official city news release.
Ready for a sonic boom? The last two days of the fest, April 19 and 20 are going to be a veritable smorgasbord of live music with more than 200 performances unleashed on 11 stages scattered throughout downtown Mesa. And the headliners? They're nothing short of electric — with Des Rocs, who's opened for none other than The Rolling Stones; the chart-climbing alt-rock of Weathers, and Grey Daze, the early stomping grounds of the late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington.
And let's not forget the creature comforts. According to Mesa's official website, beyond the barrage of tunes, the Mesa Music Festival is also set to feature a vendor village buzzing with activity, an array of food and beverage trucks, and a beer garden, likely to be the best friend of anyone looking to dance off a day's worth of adrenaline-pumping music.
This jam-packed event, presented by Visit Mesa and Amazon, is more than just a concert series — it's a full-on cultural immersion into the art and vibe of Downtown Mesa. For all the lineup details and to plan your festival crusade, check out mesamusicfest.com before you head out.
