With the Memorial Day weekend buzz settling down and music fans just settling into their summer show rotations, Detroit’s Movement music festival has just perfectly set the scene for 24 years of techno.
4:00 a.m. is what I call dead time. It’s not quite the morning and not quite the night. It’s pitch black, always. And it is the time that the first Boston Calling guest got in line on Sunday morning (or is it Saturday night?) for Day 3 of the festival.
The picturesque vineyards of Napa Valley set the stage for a music extravaganza like no other as the highly anticipated BottleRock Napa Valley festival returned for its 11th annual celebration this past Memorial Day weekend.
Stagecoach 2024 peaked on Day 3, and throughout the weekend, the Jameson Desert Dive and Malibu Desert Dream Spot proved to be the hottest spots at the festival. As celebrities and influencers flocked to these iconic activations, festival-goers were treated to a whirlwind of music, drinks, and unforgettable moments.
The Netflix Is A Joke comedy festival reached new heights of hilarity as Chris Rock hosted a star-studded table read of the beloved romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally.” With a lineup of talent that could only be described as eclectic, the event promised an evening of laughter, nostalgia, and unforgettable performances.
Coachella, Stage Coach, and other hot ticket festivals are certainly about the music and the performers taking the stage… but they’re also about serving up fun looks for the fests. And while we all scroll our feeds to see what our favorite TikTok’ers are stepping out in (ya know, so we can serve up some similarly glam looks)… have you ever wondered just where the stars of TikTok and Insta get their inspo from?
The lineup for the 30th anniversary of the hottest summer event is here!
Avril Lavigne, notable music artist and reigning punk rock princess, is also the current face of BeatBox Beverages’ inaugural Creator Series, having collaborated on her own flavor, Pink Lemonade Punch. Lavigne attended the Unite The United & Charity Bomb When We Were Young Festival Bowling Event to Benefit MusicCares, Presented by BeatBox Beverages in Las Vegas, held at Brooklyn Bowl at The LINQ, the bustling outdoor village of shops, restaurants and bars located on The Strip.
At the event, pop punk icon Avril signed custom BeatBox guitars for some lucky fans at the VIP Bowling event, which featured her Pink Lemonade Punch flavor. Avril was joined at the event by BeatBox founders Aimy Steadman and Brad Schultz, who were on hand to support the charity bowling festival kickoff. The festival and kick off event were presented by BeatBox, “The World’s Tastiest Portable Party Punch.”
During the charity bowling event held at Brooklyn Bowl, performances took place from Bowling For Soup and Plain White T’s, as well as Sum 41, during the evening which benefitted MusiCares and was organized by Charity Bomb.
Lavigne was also surprised at the bash with a giant cover blowup of her recent Food & Beverage Magazine July 2023 issue cover, which she also autographed at the event, presented to her by F&B Editor In Chief Lauren Kane.
The following day, Avril surprised festival goers coming out on stage during All Time Low’s set and performing “Fake As Hell.” Attendees enjoyed BeatBox beverages all weekend at their concert grounds activation, gaining momentum as the most in demand concert circuit RTD beverage, hitting over 100 festivals to date.
Eight-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, designer, and philanthropist Avril Lavigne partnered with BeatBox for first ever alcohol partnership which we announced in Spring 2023, with ready-to-drink cocktail brand BeatBox leading their Creator Series. Avril’s 11.1% ABV Pink Lemonade special edition package and full flavor line is available in over 45,000 retail locations nationwide. The Ultimate Creator, Avril’s continued fame and success show no signs of slowing down, with over 100 million social media followers to-date, 8 Grammy nods, and 6 World Music Awards.
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Lavigne with her custom BeatBox guitar
BeatBox Beverages
The scene at Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas
Lavigne autographs a guitar for contest winners
Aimy Steadman(Co-Founder and COO of Beatbox), Brad Schultz Co-Founder
Lavigne signing her F&B Mag Cover
Lauren Kane(Editor-in-Chief of Food & Beverage Magazine), Avril Lavigne, Shelby Politz
The BeatBox founders and execs with Lavigne
Avril Lavigne at Musicares
Previously ‘REVOLT Summit,’ REVOLT World kicked off in Atlanta Sep. 22-24 for another successful year brimming with entertainment, vibrant performances, food, workshops and panels.
This year entailed a stage for live tapings of popular REVOLT podcasts like The Jason Lee Show, Caresha Please, and Black Girl Stuff, and a “We Are Hip Hop” theme to celebrate hip-hop’s cultural impact worldwide.
“REVOLT WORLD was created to celebrate the global impact of hip hop and introduce a new live event category that represents the highest level of entertainment, education, and opportunity,” said Combs. “Our vision was to build on the tremendous success of REVOLT Summit and deliver a first-of-its-kind event that reimagined the intersection of culture, community, and connections with the most influential leaders across generations.”
The weekend featured a star-studded lineup including Don Toliver, Mr. Eazi, Uncle Waffles, Diddy, REVOLT CEO Detavio Samuels, Yung Miami, Juvenile, Babyface Ray, Jemele Hill, Spice, Uncle Luke, Lauren London, Joey BADA$$, Tyler Leplay, Sha’Carri Richardson and more.
Yung Miami’s “Caresha Please” Live with Guest Ari Fletcher
This was a long-awaited union that fans have been begging for and it finally became a reality at REVOLT World. All bets were off and no question was left unanswered as Yung Miami wasted no time delving into the world of Ari, widely recognized as ‘TheRealKyleSister’ across the internet. The lively exchange brought laughter, liquor and they engaged in both light-hearted moments and thoughtful discussions. Also, a kiss may or may not have occurred between the two during their sit down.
The interview didn’t reveal any groundbreaking information but it was entertaining to watch two friends sit back, have some drinks and catch up. Nonetheless, Caresha Please gave the audience everything they needed.
Juvenile, Mannie Fresh and Uncle Luke
Maybe it was the sudden drop in temperature as we transition to fall or maybe everyone had a long day but the crowd definitely did not reciprocate the energy that these three legends were giving us. Their careers started decades ago and they’re still able to get on stage and perform with the stamina of a Siberian Husky and amazing breath control while still remembering the lyrics their decades long catalog. They put a lot of today’s new artists to shame.
The one’s who understood the assignment rapped along to the 90s and 2000s southern hits like “I Need a Hot Girl,” “Slow Motion” and “I Wanna Rock.”
The Love Lounge
We know REVOLT is his brainchild but transforming an entire building in to a red-light district where his new The Love Album: Off The Grid plays on repeat over and over Is about the most Diddy thing that Diddy could do. This marks his fifth studio album and surpasses his 2010 release, “Last Train To Paris,” as his best work of art. The album boasts an all-star lineup, featuring a diverse group of artists, including Summer Walker, his latest Love Records label signee, Jozzy, as well as Justin Bieber and Busta Rhymes.
When entering the building, footage on the back wall appeared to depict Diddy’s journey during the album’s creation. Yung Miami in the video riding alongside Diddy with the convertible top down on a long road. Plush velvet sofas were scattered throughout the room, where guests lounged and enjoyed themed cocktails while listening to the album played.
Sex dungeon set-up aside, The Love Album Listening Experience was a nice vibe and an enjoyable break from the Atlanta heat.
Meditation in The Woods
We absolutely loved the tranquil space created by REVOLT, True Voice and wellness expert Alex Kaufmann. Situated by a lake with huge REVOLT World-branded inflatable balls floating across it, the cozy area designated for wellness check-ins and guided meditations was a necessary and thoughtful detail.
Everyday People
The weekend concluded with an explosive finale from Every Day People, a popular event company known for promising diversity, community and good music and that’s exactly what they delivered. The stage featured performances by Dancehall artist Byron Messiah, Mr. Eazi, and DJ Uncle Waffles, capping off the fantastic weekend.