Foxwoods Resort Casino Announces Revolution Rock Festival in Partnership with AEG Live

Foxwoods Resort Casino, the Northeast's premier resort destination, this week announced it would host the inaugural Revolution Rock Festival - the area's first-ever outdoor rock concert - in partnership with AEG Live. Sponsored by Monster Energy, the festival will take place on September 17 and feature an unparalleled lineup of headlining rock acts including Avenged Sevenfold, Slayer, Volbeat, Chevelle, Of Mice & Men, Anthrax, Ghost, Killswitch Engage, Sevendust, The Amity Affliction, KYNG, Nothing More, Twelve Foot Ninja, Crobot, and Devour The Day.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with entertainment powerhouse AEG Live to bring the Revolution Rock Festival to Mashantucket and Foxwoods Resort Casino," says Felix Rappaport, president and CEO of Foxwoods. "Foxwoods has been at the forefront of entertainment since we opened in 1992, and events like this festival will continue to make Foxwoods the market leader."

The all-day rock extravaganza will take place on land to the northwest of the Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods. Presale tickets start at $59.50 and are now available, with the public on-sale starting at $79.50 on Friday, June 10 at 10 a.m. Foxwoods will also offer a limited number of VIP Hotel Packages that include VIP Lounge access, weekend hotel stay, and a $25 merchandise voucher per person. Visit RevolutionRockFestival.com for details on ticketing and hotel packages.

"It is with great excitement to announce Foxwoods's joint venture with AEG Live to bring Revolution Rock Festival to Outdoors at Foxwoods on September 17, 2016," said Monique Sebastian, Vice President of Entertainment and Entertainment Marketing at Foxwoods Resort Casino. "We are thrilled to create another wonder for our guests and property."

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About Foxwoods Resort Casino Foxwoods Resort Casino is the premier resort destination in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in six casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to quick service, world-renowned spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, and exclusive retailers. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event. Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.

About AEG Live AEG Live is one of the largest live music companies in the world. The company is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals. AEG Live operates in North America, Europe and Asia through 16 regional offices that support its tours which include such artists as Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney; produces or supports over 25 music festivals, including the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival; and owns, manages or books more than 60 clubs and theaters. AEG Live presents more than 8,000 shows annually worldwide and conducts business under such globally renowned brands as AEG Live, Goldenvoice, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Marshall Arts LTD, and Madison House Presents. For more information visit www.aeglive.com.