ARISE Music Festival Coming To Colorado

August in Colorado is heating up with a new eco-friendly festival slated to feature Michael Franti and Spearhead, Xavier Rudd, Keller And The Keels, and Zap Mama.

ARISE – which stands for Activate, Reconnect, Interact, Synchronize and Empower – will also have electronic artists such as Michal Menert, Random Rab, David Starfire, and Desert Dwellers, as well as Greensky Bluegrass, Toubab Krewe, The Motet, Chali 2Na and Nahko & Medicine For The People.

But the festival is about more than music and will include art, independent films, workshops, theme camps and environmental speakers during its inaugural Aug. 14-18 event at Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, Colo. All passes include on-site camping.

Presenters Julia Butterfly Hill, Daryl Hannah, and Leilani Münter will be on hand to discuss topics including conservation, biofuels and energy alternatives, and sustainability.

Photo: Andi Kling

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The fest is walking the walk when it comes to greening efforts, featuring local, organic vendors along with recycled paper and soy-based inks for all its printed materials. ARISE is also partnering with the Colorado-based Zero Hero to recycle and compost waste from the event.

Full weekend passes are $195 and information regarding upgraded VIP camping and VIP tickets, Friday/Saturday and Saturday-only passes can be found on the ARISE website.