Philly Music Fest will return this fall for its 10th anniversary with a week of performances spotlighting Philly-connected artists and independently owned venues.<\/p>\n
The nonprofit festival runs Oct. 12-18 and will feature nine shows across six venues, including Johnny Brenda\u2019s, MilkBoy, Underground Arts, Ardmore Music Hall, The Fallser Club and Solar Myth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s lineup features 25 bands, including The Dillinger Escape Plan, RJD2, Sweet Pill, Marietta, Mo Lowda & the Humble, Immanuel Wilkins and Madi Diaz, along with a surprise headliner scheduled for two nights at Ardmore Music Hall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The festival will feature performances spanning rock, indie, punk, jazz, metal, hip-hop, Americana and more, with organizers continuing the event\u2019s \u201cOur Genre is Philly\u201d approach focused on regional artists and venues.<\/p>\n
Founded by Greg and Jenn Seltzer, Philly Music Fest raises money for music education programs while supporting local musicians and independent venues. Organizers say the festival has donated more than $600,000 to music education programs over the past decade while hosting more than 170 Philly-connected bands.<\/p>\n
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 22, and will be available through participating venues and PhillyMusicFest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n