Love the idea of a music festival but put off by the idea of roughing it for days at a campsite, using porta-potties? Luckily there are several city-based festivals in the South coming up this month, and all boast VIP options that will make festival life enjoyable for even the most hard-to-please music-lovers.
Fans enjoy VIP seating at the Mempho Music Festival
VIP ticket holders at the Mempho Music Festival can enjoy live music on comfy lounge furniture.Now in its second year, the Mempho Music Festival (Oct. 6-7 this year) is an ode to Memphis’ role in shaping global music history and culture. The festival is set in Shelby Farms Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country, sprawling across 4,500 acres and encompassing more than 20 bodies of water. In addition to the festival, the park offers a variety of activities like zip lining, canoeing, kayaking, biking and horseback riding.
» Who’s playing: A blend of top contemporary artists like Beck, Phoenix, Nas and Post Malone, as well as homegrown acts like Lucero and Project Pat.
» The scene: Check out the festival’s art installations, as well as an interactive dome melding art, music, science and design. You can also nosh on top-notch eats, with options ranging from the city’s famous barbecue to gourmet cuisine prepared by the area’s top chefs.
» Turn things up a notch: The VIP experience, available for one or two days ($239 or $449, respectively), includes access to the VIP viewing area by the main stage and to a VIP lounge with a discounted cash bar and daily happy hour, catered hors d’oevres and cozy seating.