Nashville News Roundup - Week Ending 5-30-2015

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NiFi Music Fest

The Kentucky Speedway has announced its first music festival with celebrities in rock and country music on August 28 - 30th, 2015.  The NiFi Music Festival will feature three stages in the track's infield.  There will be local chefs, food trucks, and distillers on hand. As far as musical acts, they vary far and wide.  NiFi musical acts scheduled to perform include Gov't Mule, Hank Williams, Jr., Brantley Gilbert, Jake Owen, Weezer, Spoon, Flogging Molly, Bleachers, Trace Adkins, Joe Nichols, Sara Evans, Josh Turner, the New Pornographers, Benjamin Booker, Built To Spill, the Joy Formidable, the Black Lips, Jana Kramer, Moon Taxi, Preservation Jazz Hall Band, Bully, Cloud Nothings, The Orwells, Jon Pardi, Drake White and the Big Fire, Charlie Worsham, Nikki Lane, Rayland Baxter, Native Run, David Fanning, Brooke Eden, Dean Alexander, the Marcus King Band, Mamadear, Jacob Davis, Tucker Beathard, Firekid and Walker County. Get the details here.

Locally Talent

On May 30th, creative musical minds will join together for the Nine Bullets Spring Showcase.  It will feature local and regional Kentucky talent, with a few national acts.  The show will take place at Al's Bar of Lexington, Kentucky with doors opening at 7:00 PM and music starting at 8:00 pm.  Ages 18 and up are allowed and the cost is just $8.  Tickets are available at www.alsbarlexington.com/tickets. Acts include Caleb Caudle, Tyler Childers, Big Shoals, Rooster's Crow, and many more. Get more details here.

Underwood Fest

Carrie Underwood will be performing Saturday during CMA Music Fest.  Her performance at this year’s CMA Music Festival will mark the 10th anniversary of her first performance in 2005 following her victorious run on “American Idol” that same year.

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Kentucky Speedway to host NiFi Music Festival

The Kentucky Speedway has announced its first music festival with celebrities in rock and country music.  The NiFi Music Festival will take place on August 28 - 30th, 2015. 

The NiFi Music Festival will feature three stages in the track's infield.  There will be local chefs, food trucks, and distillers on hand.

As far as musical acts, they vary far and wide.  NiFi musical acts scheduled to perform include Gov't Mule, Hank Williams, Jr., Brantley Gilbert, Jake Owen, Weezer, Spoon, Flogging Molly, Bleachers, Trace Adkins, Joe Nichols, Sara Evans, Josh Turner, the New Pornographers, Benjamin Booker, Built To Spill, the Joy Formidable, the Black Lips, Jana Kramer, Moon Taxi, Preservation Jazz Hall Band, Bully, Cloud Nothings, The Orwells, Jon Pardi, Drake White and the Big Fire, Charlie Worsham, Nikki Lane, Rayland Baxter, Native Run, David Fanning, Brooke Eden, Dean Alexander, the Marcus King Band, Mamadear, Jacob Davis, Tucker Beathard, Firekid and Walker County.

Tickets are on sale now at www.nififest.com with prices going from $245 all the way up to $30,000.  There will only be 3-day passes.  Here are the different types:

3 Day General Admission

There are limited quantities of tickets in each tier level with general admission.  Level one is $245, level 2 is $295, and level 3 for $325.  General admission tickets include car parking pass.

Ignited 3-Day Pass for $795

Fire up your NiFi experience with these premium perks: exclusive viewing platforms, air-conditioned Ignited Lounge access, catered meals, complimentary alcohol (liquor, beer, wine), private restrooms, lockers/bag check, NiFi merch package, and more!

Ignited 3-Day Pass with Preferred Parking - $795

Fire up your NiFi experience with these premium perks: exclusive viewing platforms, air-conditioned Ignited Lounge access, catered meals, complimentary alcohol (liquor, beer, wine), private restrooms, NiFi merch package, and FREE parking!

Ignited 3-Day Pass with Tent Camping - $795

Fire up your NiFi experience with these premium perks: exclusive viewing platforms, air-conditioned Ignited Lounge access, catered meals, complimentary alcohol (liquor, beer, wine), private restrooms, NiFi merch package, and FREE tent camping!

Ignited 3-Day Pass w/ Preferred RV Pass - $995

Enjoy the perks of Preferred RV for the price of the General pass! Every person in the RV must have an Ignited Pass.

Headliner Pass - $30,000

You can really be a rockstar with this package.  Includes Limousine transfer from/to Cincinnati or Louisville Airport, motor coach that accommodates 6 people and stocked with complimentary spirits, snacks, and living essentials, headliner location, dinner created and served by Chef Edward Lee, daily morning coffee and continental breakfast, afternoon and evening meals, dedicated concierge & golf cart transport within the infield, meet and greets, Artist lounge access, on-stage wing viewing platforms, complimentary beverages, merchandise packages.

Tickets are on sale now.  For more information on the NiFi Music Festival, be sure to check out www.nififest.com