PLAY "TRASH BLASTER", ECO-FRIENDLY ONLINE GAME
September 11, 2007
Monolith Festival & Esurance Unveil Eco-Themed Online Game – In a unique effort to help promote environmental awareness, Monolith Festival presented by Esurance unveiled “Trash Blaster,” an eco-themed online Flash game. “Trash Blaster” features the auto insurance company’s animated special agent, Erin Esurance. Festival organizers and Esurance will use the game to underscore Monolith’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and build environmental awareness. Play Trash Blaster Now! | View press release.
MONOLITH REFORESTATION, CARBON OFFSET
August 29, 2007
Monolith is Carbon Neutral for 2007
The natural beauty of Red Rocks has established the venue as a favorite among audiences and performers alike. Committed to preserving what has made Red Rocks famous, MONOLITH Festival has partnered with Esurance to offset carbon emissions through NativeEnergy for the 2007 festival.
Monolith Festival Reforestation Project
Through our partnerships with Esurance, Friends of Red Rocks, and the Denver Diggs Trees Program Monolith has announced its annual reforestation project at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Join us as we revitalize and reduce carbon emissions in the local environment by adding seven new Rocky Mountain Junipers to the Amphitheatre’s landscape. View press release.
Join the MONOLITH Team on Wednesday, September 12th
to Plant Native Colorado Trees In and Around the Amphitheatre.
Explore our Greening Page to learn more about these and other projects!
Giveaways, Giveaways, Giveaways ...
August 27, 2007
Southwest Airlines Round-trip Ticket Give-a-ways at Monolith
Yes, It's true --
We're excited to announce that Southwest Airlines will be giving away 24 roundtrip airline tickets at the MONOLITH Festival! Give-a-ways will take place in the Heart of the Rock Theatre (WOXY.com Stage). All you need to do is grab a baggage claim ticket from the Southwest Airlines booth, and be in the room when the drawing is held. Drawings will take place every hour, just before the band hits the stage. Check out the contest page for more information.
Win a Drum Set, Bike, Guitar, Shoes and more...
Check out our contest section with updates on a number of promotions happening online and in various cities throughout the US. We are giving away so many things in the coming weeks, you won't want to blink. There's a Drum Set, a New Belgium Brewery Fat Tire Bicycle, a couple of Gibson Guitars, some PF Flyer shoes, Tickets to Colorado Avalanche and Mammoth, WOXY.com T-shirts, Paste Magazine Subscriptions... we could go on all day!
Lodging at Monolith
The lodging section of our website has recently been updated with available rooms near the festival. A number of establishments have sold out, or are filling up fast. Be sure to secure your room quickly.
Get yourself signed up for the Rocket Club newsletter and be the first to find out about all things Monolith. Contest Page.
RECYCLED ROCKETSHIP CALL-OUT ...
August 10, 2007
Through our greening initiatives with our title sponsor, Esurance, Monolith wishes to achieve a massive on-site presence for environmental messaging. Our goal is to create a rocketship, in large format, using only recycled materials. The finished product will be prominently displayed during the festival to draw attention to our greening message. Wanna give it a try? Compensation includes $1,000, Festival Tickets, Recognition and more... Click here to get all the details!
If you build it, they will ...
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE AND TIMES ANNOUNCED ...
August 7, 2007
Drumroll please... We're excited to announce that the schedule for the 2007 MONOLITH Festival has been announced!
Click here: FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Plus, we've added a couple more amazing artists including
Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s and Denver’s own Meese.
JOIN THE ROCKET CLUB AND WIN COOL STUFF ...
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In the coming weeks we have tons of things to give-a-way, including New Shoes from PF Flyers, Tickets to Colorado Avalanche and Mammoth games, Festival gear, VIP upgrades, countless albums, and a some surprises.
Click on the Rocket Club link above and sign up. This week we are giving away 3 copies of the new Spoon album, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga!
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB ANNOUNCED...
July 23, 2007
We're excited to announce one of the coolest rock and roll bands on the planet: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC)! They'll be headlining a stage at the MONOLITH Festival on Friday, Sept 14th.
Also Announced: No More Kings, Ian Cooke, Monster Maker (feat. C-Rayz Walz and Sharky), and
Scott Leger have been recently added.
*** TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! ***
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NEW MONOLITH SHIRTS ...
July 20, 2007
You can now pre-order some swanky Monolith gear directly from our online store.
A batch of 6 new shirts have just been posted. Order yours now...
Be the first on the block to rock! Cool, cool!
A COUPLE OF CANCELLATIONS...
July 20, 2007
We are disappointed to announce that Turbonegro has had to drop off the Monolith Festival lineup. Due to a personal issue within the band, they have cancelled the first few dates on their US tour. It looks as if the tour will now start in Chicago. Check their website for more info. Juliette & the Licks have had to pull out of the festival due to the group getting the opening spot on the MUSE tour! We are sad, but good for them. The good news: Stay tuned as we are going to be announcing several more bands!
FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON...
July 3, 2007
Stay tuned, we will be announcing the full schedule in a couple of weeks, complete with the addition of a few surprise bands... Better get your tickets now. Current lineup can be viewed here.
MONOLITH PRE-PARTY, SAT JUNE 23 AT BLUEBIRD
June 18, 2007
Come rock with us and support independent music this Saturday, June 23 at the Bluebird Theater in Denver! The super lineup: The Hot IQs, Everything Absent or Distorted and Laylights! Bluebird Theater, 3317 East Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206, Ages: 16 and up! This Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 8pm.
BANDS ADDED, FORUMS OPEN, MUSIC DEADLINE
June 12, 2007We are excited to announce that White Rabbits and 3Oh3! have been added to the 2007 MONOLITH Festival!
Know a band interested in performing at the 2007 MONOLITH Festival?
The deadline for music submissions is this Wednesday, June 20! (Hurry)
Please go here to submit music.
Sound off! We've just started the official Monolith Forums, go there to meet other concert goers, get the latest updates, and interact with the festival staff!
MONOLITH TICKETS ARE ON-SALE NOW!
June 2, 2007
Tickets for the 2007 Monolith Festival Presented by Esurance are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations. Visit our Ticketing Page for more information on prices and ordering. VIP Gold Passes are on sale now, exclusively in the Monolith Webstore. Don't forget, only 500 VIP Gold Passes are available. They are going fast!
ROCKET CLUB PRE-SALE TODAY!
June 1, 2007The early pre-sale link for Monolith Rocket Club members has been sent. Remeber pre-sale is today only from 10am-6pm (MST). If you have any problems, feel free to email info@monolithfestival.com and we will get you sorted out. Not on the list? Click the Rocket Club link above and drop in your email. Don't miss another exclusive festival opportunity!
THE DEARS, THE LITTLE ONES ADDED
June 1, 2007We are pleased to announce the addition for four stellar artists to the lineup. Montreal's The Dears and San Francsico based The Little Ones, have been added to the Main Stage lineup for Saturday Sept. 15th. Also added are Brooklyn's Via Audio and Denver's Nathan & Stephen.
PRE-SALE MADNESS!
May 30th, 2007Here are your chances to purchase tickets to Monolith before they go on sale!
+ KBCO Studio C Members - Thursday May 31st , 10 AM , 6 PM (MST)
+ Monolith Rocket Club Members - Friday June 1st , 10 AM , 6 PM (MST)
Click the Rocket Club link above and enter your email address. The secret password will be sent via email early Friday morning, along with instructions.
Pre-sales are for Two-Day and Single Day tickets only. VIP tickets will go on sale Saturday June 2, exclusively through the Monolith webstore.
IAN BALL OF GOMEZ ADDED TODAY
May 30th, 2007We are pleased to announce the addition of Ian Ball (from Gomez), to the 2007 lineup. Check out new material from his upcoming solo project on the WOXY.com stage, Saturday September 15th. More artist announcements coming this week!
NEW 2007 LINEUP ADDITIONS / DAY-BY-DAY BAND UPDATES
May 29th, 2007We've got one word for you TURBONEGRO. Yes! Turbonegro is set to play the 2007 Monolith Festival. This WILL be an epic show. Also added to the 2007 Lineup are Art Brut, Editors, Matt & Kim, Au Revoir Simone, Rocky Votolato, De Novo Dahl, Forget Cassettes, Tim Barry (of Avail), Mason Proper, Vienna Teng, Cameron McGill and more. The complete day-by-day artist update has been posted on our schedule page. Get the rundown.
EARLY PRE-SALE FOR ROCKET CLUB MEMBERS
May 25th, 2007That's right, as a member of the Rocket Club E-List, you will be able to buy your Monolith tickets before they go on sale to the general public. The early pre-sale will be held from 10AM-6PM (MST) on Friday June 1. Check your inbox Friday morning for the secret password. Remember there are only 9000 tickets available for Monolith. So, take advantage of this and get yours before they are gone. Not on the list? Click the Rocket Club link in the menu bar and drop in your email. It's that simple.
MONOLITH in Rolling Stone, NME, Billboard, Spin, Pitchfork, Filter, Paste, Harp, CMJ, MTV...
May 25th, 2007MONOLITH is having the Best Week Ever (tm). This week alone, we've been featured in: Rolling Stone, NME, Billboard, Spin, Pitchfork, Filter, Paste, Harp, CMJ, PopMatters, MTV, Denver Post, Best Week Ever (VH1), Rocky Mountain News, The ONION, A.V. CLUB National, Performing Songwriter, Daily Camera, WOXY, ManiaTv.com, KBCO, Pollstar, Gorilla vs Bear, My Old Kentucky Blog, FuelFriends, Stereogum, etc.... Thanks for all the support, you guys are super-rad!
MORE ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENTS ON TUESDAY!
May 25th, 2007Check back Tuesday morning as we announce a host of new artists that have just been added to the festival lineup. We will be posting the day-by-day schedule on Tuesday May 29th, as well.
THE 2007 LINEUP ANNOUNCED!
May 22nd, 2007After months of preparation, 16 gallons of sweat and tears (no blood yet), and the demise of three computers; we give you the 2007 Monolith Lineup. Check back often as more artists will be added in the next week. Monolithfestival.com will be your best friend as you plan your trip to one of the worlds greatest treasures; Red Rocks Amphitheater. If you want to get updates delivered right to your inbox, take 4.3 second and drop your name on our email list.
2007 LINEUP COMING TUESDAY MAY 22
May 21st, 2007It is announcement eve here at Monolith HQ. Want to find out who is playing, first? Tune in to WOXY.com at 11 am EST as the 2007 Monolith Festival lineup is revealed. WOXY.com will be giving you the 411 on everything Monolith related, and playing a few tracks from this year's performing artists. Mark your calendar now, Tickets will go on sale at 10 AM (MST) on Saturday June 2nd.
TICKETS ON SALE - SATURDAY JUNE 2ND
May 18th, 2007Single Day and Two Day tickets go on sale Saturday June 2, 2007 at 10 AM (MST). Tickets will available for purchase at all Ticketmaster.com and at all Tickemaster retail locations. To charge tickets by phone, call 303-830-TIXS or 719-520-9090. Ticket prices for the 2007 Monolith Festival include: Single Day Ticket $49.50, Two-Day Pass $79.50. VIP Gold Passes are only available via Monolith Festival.com. VIP Gold Passes are $175 each. Please note there are only 500 of these available. More ticket info here.
VIP GOLD PASSES - LIMITED QUANITY
May 15th, 2007If you want to live the High Life at Monolith 2007, you will need to get your VIP Gold Passes. You better get them fast, as we are only releasing 500 of these exclusive tickets. VIP Gold Pass holders will enjoy premium reserved soundboard seating, VIP Parking in the Upper North Lot (which means you wont have to walk up the hill), VIP Gold Lounge access with private bar, daily happy hours, limited edition Monolith CD Sampler and a commemorative 2007 Monolith poster. More perks will be added for our VIP Gold Pass holders as the festival nears.
EARLY ARTIST DEADLINE HAS PASSESD,
FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE
May 15th, 2007The time to receive the early discount for artist submissions has came and went. If you would like to submit your band for a chance to perform at at the Monolith Festival, you still have time. Artist submissions will end June 15. You can submit your band via Sonicbids or our online form. Need more info? Get it here.
MONOLITH PARTNERS WITH AEG LIVE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
April 24th, 2007MONOLITH and AEG Live Rocky Mountains have partnered to co-produce the inaugural MONOLITH Festival at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Read full press release here.
MONOLITH PARTY RECAP FROM SXSW
April 18th, 2007We just returned to Denver after an amazing time at South x Southwest. Thanks to everyone who came out to the Monolith party. Who knew the Chuggin Monkey could be so hip?
View our SXSW photos here.