Brooklyn music lovers will no longer have to trek to Austin — or Manhattan — to check out a premiere indie-rock festival.
The first-ever “Northside Festival,” June 11–14, will bring 150 acts including the Hold Steady (pictured), Sunset Rubdown, Asobi Seksu, and Brightblack Morning Light to more than 30 venues. With so many bands, the fest is poised to become Brooklyn’s take on South by Southwest or the CMJ Music Marathon.
But festival organizer Andrea Rosen claims that the music celebration — which will also include events at local art galleries — will reflect the neighborhood’s that make Brooklyn a musical and artistic capital.
“‘The Northside Festival’ is about the location: Williamsburg and Greenpoint. By keeping the scene concentrated, we’re able to highlight the independent music and arts industries in Brooklyn and bring crowds to area businesses,” she said. “The festival isn’t about big industry, it’s about people enjoying the music, arts and culture in their own community.
Visit www.northsidefestival.com.
