By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 1, 2011
80/35 offers you the opportunity to get up and close with your favorite local, regional and national acts. Visit the Meet ’n Greet booth, located on Locust Street and 12th Street, where we’ll be showcasing public interviews with participating bands that will be conducted by local media followed by a meet ‘n greet / autograph [...]
By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 1, 2011
What do you do after a full day of stupendous musical acts? 80/35 comes around just once a year so you need to take advantage of the vibrancy it creates in our beautiful city! Luckily, a few of your favorite venues want to keep the party going for you. Just when you thought more music [...]
By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 1, 2011
The fourth annual 80/35 presented by U.S. Cellular on July 2 and 3 in Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park is tomorrow! This year the festival will feature nearly 50 national, regional, and local acts, performing on three stages — one main stage in a gated paid area and two free side stages. Get tickets for [...]
By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 1, 2011
It’s almost time. Nearly fifty acts, two days, and the biggest party in Des Moines is about to begin! Girl Talk, of Montreal, Galactic, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and so many more bands will soon grace three stages at the fourth annual 80/35 Music Festival. Time is running out [...]
By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on July 1, 2011
Stop by the 80/35 Merch Tent at 12th and Locust to grab your official festival merchandise and to shop for t-shirts, CDs, and posters from your favorite artists! Official Festival Merchandise T-shirts (three different designs) – $17 Totes – $12 Hoodie – $35 Limited Edition Screen Printed Poster - $30 Show poster – $5 Pre-show poster [...]
By Becky Migas on June 30, 2011
Nearly 50 national, regional and local acts will perform at the fourth annual 80/35 presented by U.S. Cellular this Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3 in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park. Due to the festival, the following downtown streets will be closed for through access during the dates and times listed below. STREET [...]
By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on June 30, 2011
Over six years ago, a group of like minded music fans, promoters, venue owners, musicians and community members came together to form the non-profit, Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC). Our mission: “to aggressively advocate, sponsor, and develop an independent, progressive live music economy in greater Des Moines for the purpose of urban revitalization, regional [...]
By Becky Migas on June 30, 2011
U.S. Cellular® and 80/35 are so excited about the festival this weekend and the 80/35 App available in the Android Market, we are giving away FREE tickets! Simply visit any of the below participating U.S. Cellular locations and check out the 80/35 App on one of their Android powered Tablets and receive a FREE two-day [...]
By Zoey on June 29, 2011
The 80/35 ringmaster has another trick up his sleeve — special big top perks for members of the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition! DMMC members can receive an instant $3 discount on official 2011 80/35 t-shirts at the 80/35 Merchandise Tent located near 12th and Locust. Special daily perks each day of the festival give members [...]
By Greater Des Moines Music Coalition on June 29, 2011
We want you to have everything you need to make your 80/35 experience one for the books, so here’s a checklist to get you started on what to bring to the festival: What To Bring - Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hand sanitizer
- Earplugs (if you can’t handle the noise)
- Non-pro cameras (film, disposable, and digital)- Washcloth or baby wipes (Not just for babies! [...]
