BIG: CULTURE & ARTS FESTIVAL
BIG 2024 — GENERAL FESTIVAL INFO
Date: Saturday, April 13 Time: 1 PM-2 AM
Location: Downtown Gainesville, Florida - 714 S Main ST, Gainesville, FL 32601
PRESENTED BY DION DIA & HOW BAZAR — recipients of the prestigious Business Art Award from the City of Gainesville, recognizing their impactful contributions to the arts.
OVER 50 ARTISTS WILL BE PERFORMING AT BIG: CULTURE & ARTS FESTIVAL!
From Neo-soul to Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop to Rock, our festival promises a diverse journey through R&B, Funk, Caribbean Jazzgaze, Alternative, Indie, Shoegaze, Garage, House, and more!
See national and international acts such as: Nick Hakim, Madison McFerrin, Kaelin Ellis, They Hate Change, and TyriqueOrDie
Explore an assortment of Florida-based collectives and parties such as: Masisi and FOOTPRNT from Miami, Florida, Orlando House Party, Inside Jax, The Sapphic Party and so many more!
But that’s not it, we’ll also have Art Installations • Skate Competitions • Giveaways & Prizes • Special VIP Experiences • Special Guest Performances • A Car Show • Line-dancing and the list just keeps on going.
- All ages welcome.
- Kids 5 and under Free. (General Admission only.)
- Rain or shine.
- All attendees subject to search.
- Lineup & set time are subject to change without notice.
- Those wishing to purchase or consume alcohol must be 21+ with valid form of ID
- Valid forms of identification include: any US government-issued driver's license or ID card, US or foreign passport, foreign government-issued driver's license/ID with photo of passport
- All sales are final — no refunds or cancellations (unless the festival is postponed or canceled). If need be, exchanging of tickets is allowed. Original ticket purchaser must contact diondia@23rdesque.com to facilitate that process.
TICKET TIERS
There are two primary pass options for Big: General Admission or VIP. General Admission passes will be released in 3 different pricing stages. The sooner you snag your ticket, the more you save!
- Tier 1 | Flash Sale General Admission: Move quick, save big! Experience Big for just $25.
- Tier 2 | Early Bird General Admission Passes: For a limited time, Early Bird tickets available for a discounted price of $35.
- Tier 3 | General Admission Passes: Once the early birds have flown, snag your ticket for $50 to experience Big 2024!
- Big VIP Experience: Want to give yourself an even more memorable experience at Big? Treat yourself to a VIP pass for $100!
What are the VIP Lounge perks? 👀
• Indoor, air conditioned space
• Specialty cocktails + coffee bar
• Live streaming of the main stage from inside
• Exclusive musical performances in the lounge
• Free massage and acupuncture
• Rotating food and snacks
• Lounge furniture
• Private restrooms
• Raffles and games
• Art experiences
• and more
More information on Big available at diondia.com/big
ZERO TOLERANCE
Disruptive and potentially harmful behavior to others in our community will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Disruptive behavior of any kind that interferes with the event or performances.
- Ignoring requests from staff and security regarding facility operations and emergency response procedures
- Verbal or physical harassment, including abusive language and gestures, threats, cursing or sexual language directed at others
- Any form of discrimination or harassment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status
- Behavior that is in violation of local and federal government laws and regulations
Parking: The festival will be within walking distance from any Downtown Gainesville establishment, such as Bo Diddley Plaza, Simon's, How Bazar, etc. Public street parking will be free. Parking will also be available in the South West Parking Garage. Walking, biking, skating, or using a ride-sharing app are also great options.
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