Pacific Festival: The Dunes Returns For Summer 2014 And Announces Lineup

NEWPORT, Calif., July 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Festival is proud to officially announce the second installment of its new event, The Dunes. Staying true to the outdoor summer festival vibe, Pacific Festival returns to Southern California on Saturday, August 16th, with a more intimate, beach-inspired event concept and music showcase.

With a consistent history of introducing Orange County to new outdoor entertainment venues, Pacific Festival: The Dunes has found a truly unique home at the one-of-a-kind Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, a seaside venue in Newport Beach located at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660.

The event location is a strong differentiator from other festivals. The picturesque setting features a 360º beachfront where festival goers can dig their feet into the sand, cool off with a swim, lounge on a raft, lay out on the grass, and even paddleboard - all while enjoying a tastefully curated lineup of indie and disco favorites.

The festival will showcase live performances on waterfront stages, local food, beach activities, and multiple entertainment areas, including a new VIP Village. This upgraded VIP experience comes complete with a private main stage viewing area, premium liquor and beer bar, and special guest DJ entertainment.

The lineup for this years event, includes special guests: HOLY GHOST!, POOLSIDE, MIAMI HORROR, BAG RAIDERS (DJ), MOON BOOTS, PLASTIC PLATES W/ SAM SPARRO (DJ), PAINTED PALMS, NANCY WHANG, DE LUX, YOLANDA BE COOL, AVID DANCER, BONES, CASSETTE, CHERRY GLAZZERR, COOPER SAVER, GODDOLLARS, GRAFF, HEIDI, KEDD COOK, OVERJOY, PARADISE.

In introducing… A CLUB CALLED RHONDA STAGE.

Plus…

Late Night: RHONDAVOUS with GIORGIO MORODER: Disco Paradiso

After the sun goes down, the official festival after-party moves to The Observatory as RHONDAVOUS with GIORGIO MORODER: Disco Paradiso: a glistening monument to the godfather of the dance floor (and multiplatinum Grammy winning collaborator with the likes of Daft Punk & Donna Summer) and the beautiful music he gave us, featuring music by the man himself at the biggest realization of A Club Called Rhonda's vision of party paradise: RHONDAVOUS.  Prepare for the PLEASUREDOME.

Attendees of past Pacific Festival events will know that this will be unlike other summer festivals; this is one you will not want to miss! Pre-sale tickets for Pacific Festival: The Dunes are now on-sale at pacificfestival.com along with the full lineup, details and location.

In their 4th year, Pacific Festival has a proven a history of bringing beautiful scenery and beautiful crowds together with world-class music talent, and this year will be no different. Truly an unparalleled festival experience, Pacific Festival combines the best parts of everything fans love about summer music festivals with a day at the beach with their friends. Pacific Festival is now on the Pacific Ocean and directly benefiting the beaches the community cares about most through a partnership with Surfrider Foundation.

Pacific Festival: The Dunes is backed by staple lifestyle brands who promise to keep you entertained, including Red Bull Sound Select, KCRW and AQUAHydrate.  Pacific Festival has also partnered with the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach providing a destination package for out-of-town guests and even locals who are after that staycation where you can lounge by the pool or golf on a par 3 course.  The best part?  The Hyatt Regency is within walking distance to the festival grounds.

Add some top quality local bites by Bear Flag Fish Company & The Lime Truck, a crowd that's easy on the eyes and the splash of water and beach related activities, and you've got yourself an unforgettable summer festival experience. 

About Pacific Festival

Pacific Festival was developed in 2009 with the mission to be the premier festival in Orange County.  Pacific Festival intends to create an unparalleled, one of a kind music experience by showcasing thoughtful productions and offering music fans quality amenities and unique entertainment programming.  Inspired by the Pacific Ocean and California culture, Pacific Festival represents an attractive Southern California audience demographic and has the vision to become a boutique destination festival.  Pacific Festival has organized a diverse collective of seasoned event producers to develop the business and aims to take a fresh approach in identifying new underserved markets to activate while always keeping Orange County as host to its marquee events and home base.

For more information on this year's Pacific Festival, please email: [email protected].

Press Contact: Anais Smith
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.pacificfestival.com

SOURCE Pacific Festival