Jason FeltsFounder/CEO, Virgin Produced
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June 18, 2019
Jason FeltsWhat has Woodstock wrought? It's been 50 years and judging by the sheer numbers, music festivals have never been more plentiful. Coachella, Lollapalooza, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo, Rock On the Range, Riot Fest, Summerfest, Louder Than Life and most recently, a slew of EDM extravaganzas ... just to name a few. And with their popularity comes more competitiveness and the challenge of standing out from the pack.
Enter KAABOO. Staged by Virgin Produced, KAABOO is geared for older, nontraditional festivalgoers who not only want to see the great music legends they grew up with, but to enjoy a first-class experience that includes gourmet food and beverages, art galleries, stand-up comedy, pool parties and even manicures and pedicures. Jason Felts explains how KAABOO has established itself from one fest to three in five short years - and where it goes from here.
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