Rufus Du Sol, Phoenix, Khruangbin & More To Headline Inaugural FORMAT Festival

Tickets On Sale Friday April 22nd

RUFUS DU SOL, PHOENIX, KHRUANGBIN, BEACH HOUSE, THE WAR ON DRUGS, NILE RODGERS & CHIC, THE FLAMING LIPS, JUNGLE, HERBIE HANCOCK, and more are set to headline the inaugural FORMAT FESTIVAL. The event will merge the worlds of music, art, and technology in the heart of THE OZARKS at SUGAR CREEK AIRSTRIP in BENTONVILLE, AR SEPTEMBER 23rd–25th. The three-day and night event will feature extraordinary music performances from more than 50 artists along with uniquely integrated performances, installations, and art experiences from world-renowned artists including DOUG AITKEN, NICK CAVE, JACOLBY SATTERWHITE, PIA CAMIL, MARINELLA SENATORE, assume vivid astro focus, MAURIZIO CATTELAN’S TOILETPAPER MAGAZINE, JOHN GERRARD in collaboration with RICHIE HAWTIN, JUSTIN LOWE & JONAH FREEMAN, SISSEL TOLAAS, CHARLAP HYMAN & HERRERO, and many more.

FORMAT is designed to be a micro-universe of interactive exploration, from curated food vendors, impromptu dance processions, and experimental soundscapes, to light shows, therapeutic workshops, and uniquely integrated technology activations.

CRYSTAL BRIDGES and MOMENTARY BOARD CHAIR, and OZ Brands Art visionary OLIVIA WALTON said, “With FORMAT in OZ, we’ve tried to capture all the things that make Northwest ARKANSAS one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic ecosystems in the country—unparalleled access to outdoor recreation, accessible art everywhere you turn, and a culture of innovation as boundless and wild as the OZARK mountains. We’re excited that FORMAT will help us introduce this corner of the Heartland to art and music fans from around the world.” 

ELIZABETH EDELMAN, MAFALDA MILLIES, and ROYA SACHS, co-founders of TRIADIC and creators of FORMAT added in a joint statement, "FORMAT represents a new type of festival, placing visual and performing arts on the same plane as live music, creating a fluid and unified experience. Visitors will encounter large-scale installation art and unconventional venues created by a range of internationally recognized artists, alongside an eclectic roster of musical acts. We hope to foster curiosity and discovery, and produce a memorable event on this beautiful, hidden stretch of land in BENTONVILLE." 

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 22nd. Fans who sign up on the Official SMS List now can gain early access to tickets starting at 10a (CT).

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