Riptide Music Festival Announces Initial Artists

The Entercom Radio Miami produced Riptide Music Festival powered by Ford is excited to announce its initial artist line-up, including more than 20 bands within the alternative, pop, rock and adult contemporary music genres. Last year, over 25,000 people got caught up in the awesome two-day beach party, and this year's festival will pull in even more music lovers. Riptide will take place on December 2ndand 3rd on Fort Lauderdale Beach, across from the Bahia Mar Resort. Riptide is produced by the staff of 104.3 The Shark, 102.7 The Beach, 101.5 LITE FM and 790 The Ticket.

"The Riptide Music Festival was an incredible success last year. There's just nothing better than seeing people hanging out in December on the sands of Fort Lauderdale, by the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, with everyone dancing and singing every word to every song. The Riptide was magical and this year's line-up is even bigger," said Riptide Executive Producer & Entercom Marketing Director, Von Freeman. "The Riptide Music Festivalembraces the brands of our four top notch radio stations that reach over 2 million listeners per week, which is over half the South Florida market. Plus, Entercom radio will be giving away trips all over the United States and the World courtesy of Hello Sunny Fort Lauderdale."

Artists announced so far include:

Saturday, December 2rd

Cage the Elephant * Weezer * Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness * Portugal, the Man* Iration * Pvris * Saint Motel * New Politics * Mondo Cozmo * Barns Courtney * Saint Motel * the Academic * MiQ * Alex Di Leo * Brother Sundance * Los 5 * the Heirs * Mike Mineo *

Sunday, December 3th

KC and The Sunshine Band * Foreigner's Lou Gramm * Morris Day and The Time with a tribute to Prince * Loverboy * Shannon * Lime * Mr Nice Guy * plus, two more major acts to be named very soon *

Tier 1 Passes for Riptide Music Festival will go on sale Friday, August 11th at 10am EST. General Admission 1-Day Passes will be $60.00 forSaturday and $60.00 for Sunday. A select number of 2-Day Passes will be available for $100.00. VIP tickets and Cabana's for 10 are also available for $5000. Fans are encouraged to purchase early for a guaranteed pass at the lowest price, as the organizers are anticipating a sold out event. For complete ticketing information, visit www.riptidefest.com

For tickets and information, go to www.riptidefest.com

TICKET PRICING

o General Admission - $60 for Saturday and $60 for Sunday

o General Admission 2 DAY = $100

o VIP - $229 for Saturday and $229 for Sunday

o VIP 2DAY - $400

o Cabana - $4,950 1 DAY , $7,500 2-DAY

TICKET INFO

o VIP

• Riptide VIP is located directly adjacent to the stage. You'll have the best viewing area, delectable gourmet lite bites, all within a relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere and more!*
• Limited spaces available! VIP WILL SELL OUT, so don't wait to BUY
• Expedited VIP entrances into the festival
• VIP raised viewing areas
• Two complimentary drink tickets for liquor, beer or wine*
• Exclusive VIP Surprise and Delight station with hourly pop up sampling catered by the best local restaurants
• Unlimited, free bottles of water
• Full, dedicated cash bars offering signature Riptide cocktails
• Air-conditioned VIP restrooms
• Additional seating and areas to refresh and rehydrate

Cabanas - Limited amount $5000 a piece per day

• Shaded, private cabana for 10 attendees
• Limited spaces available! Buy NOW!
• Premium raised and shaded viewing area
• Butler service
• Air-conditioned VIP restrooms
• Relaxed & uncrowded private lounge area
• Expedited VIP entrances into the festival
• Additional Cabana bar, platters and beverages available for purchase
• Exclusive VIP Surprise and Delight tent access
• Complimentary gourmet lite bite platters, 3 bottles of liquor (1 bottle of each rum, tequila & vodka), 1 bottle of wine (red or white) 2 cases of beer and unlimited bottles of water all delivered right to your cabana with no extra cost!
• Air-conditioned restrooms

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