By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on August 19, 2010
80/35 Goes On: July 2 and 3, 2011 We’re gonna do it again! The 2011 80/35 music festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3, 2011 at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. A fourth year is upon us with tons of music from some of the best progressive indie and [...]
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By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on August 2, 2010
Pepsi is donating $1.3 million dollars each month in the Pepsi Refresh Project. Let’s get some of that money in Des Moines to help our music scene grow! 80/35 has been accepted into the $50,000 grant category. The top 10 vote getters by August 31 will be awarded the money to help fund refreshing ideas [...]
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By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 31, 2010
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition’s (DMMC) 80/35 music festival has been accepted into the Pepsi Refresh Project. The program is giving away millions of dollars in grants each month to fund refreshing ideas that have a positive impact on communities. 80/35 is in the $50,000 grant category with voting taking place from August 1-31. [...]
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By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 9, 2010
80/35. It was magical. Des Moines made it happen. You proved that Des Moines is a music town. You showed non-believers that our city can support quality progressive acts. Thousands of you came out for something that’s much more than just a weekend of entertainment. 80/35 is bigger than that. You saw acts that you’ve [...]
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By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 4, 2010
Yesterday you got a spoonful of great music now it’s time to keep the party rolling – music independence style! The forecast says rain, but don’t let that stop your fun! We have unfinished festival business: Modest Mouse, The Walkmen, Railroad Earth, The Heavy, The Cool Kids, and many more! The show goes on rain [...]
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By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 3, 2010
Day one of 80/35 started out with a bang! A beautiful sunny kick-off — perfect for a cold beverage and extra loud music. Come down to experience explosive fun with more than 20 bands on the paid and free stages, plus the Meredith DIY Craft Fair and Dahl’s Kids Zone from 12pm-6pm, Do More Village, [...]
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By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 2, 2010
The third annual 80/35 presented by U.S. Cellular on July 3 and 4 in Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park is tomorrow! This year the festival will feature more than 40 national, regional, and local acts, performing on three stages — one main stage in a gated paid area and two free side stages, including a [...]
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By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 2, 2010
It’s almost time. Modest Mouse, Spoon, Slightly Stoopid, Railroad Earth, The Cool Kids, Yo La Tengo, The Walkmen, Particle, The Heavy, and so many more! 47 acts, 2 days, and the party is about to begin! We’ve been working the past couple days getting everything setup. Check out photos of the progress. Last chance for [...]
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By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 2, 2010
We want your 80/35 experience to be stellar. Here’s a checklist to get you started on what to bring to festival. What To Bring – Sunscreen – Bug spray – Blanket for seating – Lawn chair (only allowed in the back half of the main stage area) – Sunglasses – Hand sanitizer – Hat for [...]
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By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on June 30, 2010
The third annual 80/35 music festival on July 3 and 4 in downtown Des Moines packs in the fun for the entire family. The 80/35 Dahl’s Kids Zone includes some of Central Iowa’s best children’s performers, an inflatable play area and several interactive activities. Best of all, the Kids Zone is free, no festival ticket is needed to [...]
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