15th Annual Dirt Fest - Birch Run, MI

Dirt Fest is the premier Michigan Independent Music Festival that showcases national and emerging local artists ranging from rock, pop, electronic, punk, hardcore, and metal at the Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, MI. This annual outdoor event features dozens of vendors and attractions, and over 60 bands on 5 stages all day long. Compensation can be negotiated for both local and touring artists. Lodging may be available for touring artists.

At least three slots are reserved for Sonicbids artists.

Please note that all selected artists are required to sell at least 25 tickets to the festival. In year's past this has worked as a way for artists to gain additional revenue for their performance. No refunds will be given for tickets that are not sold.

The 2011 Dirt Fest featured artists such as All That Remains, Alien Ant Farm, Times of Grace, Silverstein, Hawthorne Heights, Pop Evil, Psychostick and many more.

Previous Headliners include Mae, Silverstein, Halifax, The Spill Canvas, Black Dahlia Murder, Every Time I Die, Between The Buried and Me, The Acacia Strain, Jonah Matranga, Darkest Hour, Winds Of Plague, Born Of Osiris, Necrophagist, Ensiferum, Origin, Dying Fetus, and more!

Previous sponsors include Guitar Center, Victory Records, Rockstar Energy, Sickdrummer.com, Nathan J's, Michigan Lottery, Tri-County Equipment, 5 Star Meds, Party Armor, Alternative Press, 37 Studios, Electric Chair Tattoo, Bay Screen Printing, Lance Kellar Studios, Ink Addict, and more.

Mission Statement: Dirt Fest is a family owned and operated business aimed to bring people together in the Great State of Michigan through the celebration of music. We provide opportunities to increase exposure for artists and businesses through print, radio, online marketing campaigns, and face to face presence day of show.