About:
Greenfield Festival is a music festival held annually in Switzerland. It takes place in the town of Interlaken, which is located in the Swiss Alps. The festival features a diverse lineup of rock, punk, metal, and alternative music acts.
Famous For:
It has gained a reputation for featuring well-known international artists as well as showcasing emerging talent.
Creation Purpose:
The Greenfield Festival was founded by a Swiss concert promotion company called the ARA Entertainment Group. The company's founders, Raphael Schiltknecht and Stefan Matthey, established the festival in 2005.
The main reason behind founding the Greenfield Festival was to provide a platform for rock music in general in Switzerland. At that time, there was a growing demand for the genre, but there were limited opportunities for fans to experience them live in a festival setting.
Fun Facts:
The festival offers a special camping experience known as "Tent City." It allows attendees to stay in pre-set-up tents, equipped with mattresses, lighting, and other amenities, providing a convenient and hassle-free accommodation option.
Impact on the Music Industry:
Music festivals like the Greenfield Festival create a sense of community among music enthusiasts, helping a lot the local music scene and industry.
Festival was scheduled from 15 Jun to 17 Jun 2007 (2 day(s)).
Greenfield Festival takes place in Interlaken, Switzerland. Here is the full address of the festival: Flugplatz 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland
My Chemical Romance, The Killers, The Smashing Pumpkins, Incubus, Queens of the Stone Age.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
rock
punk
pop
alternative
alternative rock
indie
metal
hard rock
indie rock
punk rock
emo
grunge
alternative metal
pop punk
post-grunge
progressive rock
ska
ska punk
britpop