Hi All!

Just a heads up (so you can start planning): Musikfest 2010 is scheduled for Aug. 6-15!

We're accepting applications for bands, food vendors and more... all the details are at http://www.musikfest.org/about/applications.asp.

-Your Friends at ArtsQuest

Human Kinetics Movement Arts creates site-specific movement installations that blend dance and the visual arts.

We're happy to announce that they'll be performing at Musikfest, Aug. 4-8 at Americaplatz (near the city's Serenity Garden).

Check out the breath-taking pictures and videos of their past performances at http://www.humankinetics.org/performances.html

First and foremost, thank you to all of the bands that entered the competition! It truly was a musically diverse and talented selection of bands. Thank you for sharing you talents with us.

Also, thank you to all the fans that took the time to log on and vote!

Here are the 4 bands that the fans have selected to perform at Musikfest 2009:

Parkwright (performing on 8/4, 9:30-11 p.m. at Plaza Tropical)
Dephonic (performing on 8/3, 9:30-11 p.m. at Plaza Tropical)
Jaded Son (performing on 8/4, 7:30-9 p.m. at Plaza Tropical)
The Gary Bonnett Band (performing on 8/3, 7:30-9 p.m. at Plaza Tropical)

The grand prize winning band (that recieved the most votes) was Parkwright. In addition to their performance this year, they've also won a video package from Class-E Media and a booking at Musikfest 2010!

Congratulations to all of the bands that participated and to this year's winners!

Make sure you stop by the official Musikfest website for the most up-to-date festival information, including daily schedules, special contests and more!

Time is slipping away. Your chance to vote in the Mid-Atlantic Band Competition ends 11:59 PM EST on 6/20. If you haven’t voted for your favorites yet, head on over to http://www.musikfest.org/lineup/mabc.asp to cast your votes now.

The wait is finally over!

Check out the daily schedules for Musikfest 2009:
http://www.musikfest.org/lineup/daily.asp

Performer bios are in the work too- they should be posted later this month :)

Due to unforeseen scheduling changes, Panic at the Disco had to cancel their Musikfest performance.

Tickets will be automatically refunded to the purchaser or credited back to their credit card.

ArtsQuest deeply regrets the inconvenience this causes our Musikfest fans.

Third Eye Blind with special guest Matt Nathanson is confirmed for Tuesday, Aug. 4 on the Sands RiverPlace stage.

ArtsQuest Member Pre-Sale Dates (by level):

Arts Patron/Arts Partner/Star of the Arts: 5/26, 10 am
Family of Artists/Friend of the Arts: 5/27, 10 am

Public sales: 5/29, 10 am

To become a member, visit http://www.artsquest.org/support

Puddle of Mudd with Trapt and special guest Stasis are confirmed for Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Sands RiverPlace stage!

Tickets go on sale as follows:

ArtsQuest Member Pre-Sale Dates (by level):

Arts Patron/Arts Partner/Star of the Arts: 5/26 & 5/27, 10 am
Family of Artists/Friend of the Arts: 5/27, 10 am

Public sales: 5/29, 10 am

To become an ArtsQuest Member visit http://www.artsquest.org/support

For more information visit http://www.musikfest.org