Hosted in Milwaukee, the 11-day Summerfest, considered one of the world's largest music festivals provides 11 stages and over 800 bands that entertain crowds of thousands. Find the music industry's biggest stars and new emerging talent. Aside from the music, enjoy over a hundred food and beverage stands and exhibits.
Forget about the overly played, mass-marketed consumerist acts of pop culture and get to know the real rumblings of music in the summer music festival held in Austin, Texas called South by Southwest. Find exceptional talent -- undiscovered exceptional talent and a way to share the love of music with your students or children. This summer music festival ensures that only the best acts play on stage.
Bright lights, colorful shirts and music rooted in deep history is found at the New Orleans Jazz Festival.. Meet the legends of soul and jazz like Aretha Franklin, B.B. King as well as Simon and Garfunkel among others in this extraordinary event. The ticket is worth your money as each day hosts at least three major acts. Take the children for the day activities ripe with music, history and culture and indulge yourself at night in this highly exciting and colorful festival.
Learn a new thing or two about drums and beats in the annual Movement Electronic Music Festival held in Detroit, Michigan. Witness the genius minds behind today's most popular electronic dance music, something even students can enjoy. Find over 70 performers ranging from Radio Slave to Magda Minx and even Cassy. Buy a ticket early and enjoy a hefty discount.
The aptly named Harmony Festival promotes music to soothe the mind and calm the spirit. With smaller and more intimate audiences, one enjoys the chill vibe of the summer. The likes of India Arie and Cake have previously graced the festival. Due to its kid-friendly sounds, bring your brood, nieces, nephews or students to the festival held in Santa Rosa, California.
Apart from enjoying the music from the great talents on stage and the fair food to binge on, you can find a gem of learning at summer music festivals. Aside from games, raffles and musical acts, these summer festivals are host to other activities such as music workshops. Usually offered free to the audience, bring your own instrument and sign up beforehand. Register early if you would like to participate as a student or you may contact the organizers of the summer festival to become one of its teachers.
According to Education.com, music can raise children's intelligence quotient and benefits a child's mental capabilities. Take advantage of this year's summer music festivals to not only enjoy the talents of your old favorites, but also to cultivate new talent through teaching students or your family about music.