Life
is Beautiful Festival announces the official lineup and programming details for
its highly-anticipated sophomore year. Expanding from a two-day to a three-day
cultural event in response to the success of its first year, Life is Beautiful
will once again play host to the world’s top musicians, chefs and cultural
icons for an inspiring weekend in Downtown Las Vegas. Expanding in both
longevity and in scope, this year’s festival will feature nearly 70
chart-topping acts, dozens of culinary giants, and world-renowned speakers, all
on 4 massive stages in the heart of the newly revived Downtown Las Vegas, with
unexpected art installations and several Culinary Villages.
“Life
is Beautiful is about inspiring people. It’s about offering messages of hope
and encouragement through a unique experience,” said Life is Beautiful Founder
Rehan Choudhry. “We’ve been so fortunate to work with the world’s most talented
and authentic set of musicians, chefs, artists and speakers, who will once again
join us in Downtown Las Vegas for an unforgettable weekend, and we are thrilled
to finally let the world know who we’re showcasing in 2014.”
Music
is Beautiful
Over
the course of the three days, the festival will feature an eclectic lineup of
nearly 70 internationally established and emerging bands on four outdoor
stages, including:
Kanye
West, Foo Fighters, OutKast, Arctic Monkeys, Skrillex, Lionel Richie, The
Flaming Lips, The Weeknd, Girl Talk, Alt-J, The Roots, Broken Bells, TV on the
Radio , A-Trak, Kacey Musgraves, Fitz & The Tantrums, Phantogram, The Head
and The Heart, Panic! At The Disco, Matt & Kim, Neon Trees, Jenny Lewis,
G-Eazy, OK Go, Tycho, Mayer Hawthorne, Switchfoot, tune-yards, MS MR, RAC, Holy
Ghost!, Dizzy Wright, St. Lucia, Trampled By Turtles, Galantis, St. Paul &
The Broken Bones, Ryan Hemsworth, Mø, DJ Mustard, Vintage Trouble, J. Roddy
Walston and The Business, The Orwells, Ásgeir, M4SONIC, Sleeper Agent, The
Preatures, DJ Cassidy, MisterWives, ASTR, holychild, Night Terrors of 1927,
Nostalghia, Catfish and The Bottlemen, Paper Route, Rusty Maples, Moksha, Ekoh,
Sabriel, American Cream, Rabbit! and more, plus a special performance from The
Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil with members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic
orchestra.
Food
is Beautiful
Led
once again by an esteemed advisory board comprised of more than a dozen
world-class chefs, Life is Beautiful's culinary programming will feature its
popular Culinary Village experience - this time multiplied and integrated more
seamlessly into the overall festival footprint - and will feature the best
local restaurants that Las Vegas has to offer as well as curated, handcrafted
pairings of beer, wine, and spirits from some of the world's most distinguished
mixologists, wine makers, and brewers.
Also featured for guests' pleasure will be the intimate Chefs On Stage
demonstrations where guests can get an up-close and personal look at chefs'
techniques and inspirations.
The
lineup of culinary talent participating in this year’s festival includes:
Bruce
Bromberg and Eric Bromberg (Blue Ribbon, Brooklyn Bowl - Board Co-chairs),
Scott Conant (Scarpetta - Board Member), Hubert Keller (Fleur by Hubert Keller
- Board Member), Giada De Laurentiis (Giada), José Andrés (minibar by José
Andrés), Cat Cora (Co-Founder of Chefs for Humanity - Board Member), Nancy
Silverton (Mozza Restaurant Group), Spike Mendelsohn (Good Stuff Eatery), Marc
Forgione (Restaurant Marc Forgione, American Cut), Jonathan Waxman (Barbuto
NYC, Adele’s Nashville - Board Member), Duff Goldman (Charm City Cakes), Rick Moonen (RM Seafood, Rx Boiler Room -
Board Member), Kim Canteenwalla (Honey Salt, Buddy V's, Made.LV - Board
Member), Jet Tila (Kuma Snow Cream, Pakpao Thai - Board Member), Donald Link
(Cochon, Herbsaint, Butcher, Peche - Board Member), Mary Sue Milliken (Border
Grill Restaurants & Truck - Board Member), Susan Feniger (Border Grill
Restaurants & Truck - Board Member), Larry Forgione (Conservatory at
Greystone, Culinary Institute of America), Frankie Pellegrino Jr. (Rao’s
Restaurant Group), Shawn McClain (Sage and FIVE50 Pizza Bar at ARIA), Sam
Marvin (Echo & Rig), Bryan Forgione (Buddy V's), Mike Minor (TruckUBarbeque), Madison Cowan
(Madison Cowan LLC) and more.
Grills
& Guitars: Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m.
Grills
& Guitars, the festival’s official kick-off party, will usher in another
year of Life is Beautiful on Thursday, October 23 starting at 7 pm at Gold
Spike (217 Las Vegas Blvd North). Showcasing celebrity chefs at gourmet food
stations, live music, beer, wine and cocktail tastings, this walk-around
culinary event will once again be the most talked-about food event of the
season. A twist on the traditional backyard barbecue, Grills & Guitars will
pair beer, wine and cocktails with flame-kissed fare that satisfies all the
senses. The VIP event is a separately ticketed, exclusive and intimate outdoor
experience. Participating chefs and restaurants include: Bruce & Eric
Bromberg (Blue Ribbon, Brooklyn Bowl), Kim Canteenwalla (Honey Salt, Buddy V's,
Made.LV), Cat Cora (Co-Founder of Chefs for Humanity), Marc Forgione
(Restaurant Marc Forgione, American Cut), Nancy Silverton (Mozza Restaurant
Group), Hubert Keller (Fleur by Hubert Keller), Sam Marvin (Echo & Rig),
Shawn McClain (Sage and FIVE50 Pizza Bar at ARIA), Mary Sue Milliken and Susan
Feniger (Border Grill Restaurants & Truck), Frankie Pellegrino Jr. (Rao’s
Restaurant Group), Jet Tila (Kuma Snow Cream, Pakpao Thai), Palm Restaurant,
Andiamo and more.
Grills
& Guitars Tickets are $175 plus fees, and will be available at
www.lifeisbeautiful.com.
Art
is Beautiful
Art
is Beautiful offers an urban-inspired immersive experience for a new generation
of art and entertainment enthusiasts. By
eliminating the velvet ropes and formal museum environment, Life is Beautiful’s
art programming allows festival goers to actively engage with
critically-acclaimed artists from around the globe and from within Downtown Las
Vegas’ progressive art scene. Building
on 2013's success, this year will include more street art installations,
large-scale murals, fine art displays, and performance art. A list of the
participating artists will be announced soon.
Learning
is Beautiful
The
Learning is Beautiful speaker series is designed to bring together inspiring
and informative speakers from around the world to share their ideas and
passions. This annual series is an ideal compliment to the festival’s art,
culinary and music pillars. Festival attendees will have the unique opportunity
to enjoy poignant talks by critically acclaimed speakers from various fields
while also enjoying the many other activities and entertainment Life is
Beautiful has to offer. The Learning is Beautiful speaker lineup will be
announced soon.
Life
is Beautiful’s official 2014 Lineup video can be viewed here: youtu.be/-yhvbraluag.
Tickets
for the 2014 Life is Beautiful Festival will be available on Thursday, June
26th at 10 am PT for purchase at www.lifeisbeautiful.com. Specially priced
tickets are available in limited quantities on a first-come-first-serve basis.
General
Admission Tickets:
Special
Three Day: $199.50 plus fees
Advance
Three Day: $225.00 plus fees
Regular
Three Day: $249.50 plus fees
VIP
Tickets:
VIP
Three Day: $595.00 plus fees
VIP
tickets include the following:
Exclusive
VIP lounge with shade and lounge seating
Enhanced
viewing areas at Main Stages
VIP
restroom facilities
Access
to special VIP beer, wine and spirits concessions
Commemorative
poster
Parking
& Shuttle Passes
PARK
& RIDE passes are available from World Market Center (465 S Grand Central
Parkway #2203, Las Vegas NV 89106) at a fee of $39.50 per person in vehicle.
Price includes round-trip shuttle rides to and from the festival grounds for
the entirety of the event.
SHUTTLE
PASSES from the Las Vegas Strip to the festival grounds and back are also
available for $39.50 per person for a 3-day pass. Pick up and drop off
locations will be shared at a later date.
All
passes will be available for sale on www.lifeisbeautiful.com.
Tables
& Cabanas
Wynn
Nightlife, the industry leader in creating one-of-a-kind entertainment
experiences, is collaborating with Life is Beautiful to enhance the festival
experience with unparalleled VIP service. Table and cabana packages will be
managed by the experts who have set and raised the standards for exceptional
VIP experience in award-winning venues such as XS, Tryst, Surrender and Encore
Beach Club. Reservations are now being accepted. Inquiries can be sent to
vipexperience@lifeisbeautiful.com.
2014
Sponsors & Partners
Sponsors
and Partners of Life is Beautiful Festival include Wirtz Beverage Nevada, Dos
Equis, Zappos.com, the D Las Vegas, Ketel One Vodka, World Education
University, Pandora, Las Vegas Events, Caesars Entertainment, Silicon Valley
Bank, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Hendrick’s Gin, Jim Beam, El Cortez
Hotel & Casino, Sub-Zero and Wolf and Westar Kitchen and Bath, US Foods,
and online content partner POPSUGAR.
*Sponsors
and partners listed are current as of release date.
About
Life is Beautiful
Life
is Beautiful is an inspirational company dedicated to helping people conquer
their fears and chase their dreams. Its signature project, the Life is
Beautiful Festival was founded in 2013 and launched in October of that same
year as a highly successful lifestyle event featuring marquee musicians, chefs,
artists and speakers. Held in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas, Life is
Beautiful Festival attracted more than 60,000 patrons in its first year, and is
now branching out to an international online forum for social change. For more
information on the company’s projects and the latest festival news, visit
www.lifeisbeautiful.com, or connect with Life is Beautiful socially at
Facebook.com/LIBFestival, Twitter.com/lifeisbeautiful,
Instagram.com/lifeisbeautiful and YouTube.com/user/LifeIsBeauitful.
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