the fest 10
Alternative Press presents the second annual Festies
With the tenth anniversary of THE FEST in the books, Altpress.com takes a look back and doles out prestigious Festie awards to the most deserving bands and attendees that won the weekend and really made Gainesville, Florida truly feel like summer in October: BEST COSTUMES: THE FLATLINERS Costumes weren't as prevalent at Fest this year—chalk […]
The Fest 10: Your Guide to AP's Live Stream
The Fest 10 is taking place this weekend in Gainesville, Florida. For a sneak peek at who's going to be playing the three-day event, be sure to check out Scott Heisel and Bryne Yancey's analysis of the best Fest vets and our interview with Fest organizer Tony Weinbender. AP will also be live streaming select […]
Hail The Conquering Heroes: The 10 Best Bands Returning To The Fest 10
When attending an event such as THE FEST 10, it's important to have one's priorities in order—namely, the schedule. With nearly 300 bands to choose from over the course of three days, it's extremely likely that some are presently suffering from option paralysis and frantically searching for a virtual helping hand in deciding what sets […]
Interview: The Fest 10 organizer Tony Weinbender
Over the last decade, THE FEST has evolved from a small-time operation in which roughly 60 bands performed over two days in a few Gainesville, Florida venues to a massive event in which 6000 people and 300 bands converge upon the small college town, essentially overtaking the streets and all its venues for three days. […]
Lifetime cancels appearance at The Fest 10, replaced by Kid Dynamite
Lifetime has cancelled their scheduled appearance at The Fest 10, and will be replaced by Kid Dynamite. Guitarist Dan Yemin, who plays in both bands, gave this statement to The Fest's website: “We're sad to say that we're going to have to cancel, or as Tony (Weinbender, The Fest organizer) so kindly put it, “bail,” […]
