Holopalooza: The Unconventional Festival
The First Annual Holopalooza Festival
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Phoenix, AZ – Holopalooza was conjured up by a secret society of weirdos for those who live and breathe local music. No egos, no industry pretense—just musicians, performers, and artists shaping their own world of sound & chaos.
Presented by Anything But Mainstream Records, Holopalooza takes over Linger Longer Lounge from 3 PM to 1 AM on March 15, 2025. Two stages—one inside, one on the outdoor patio—will showcase an unpredictable cast of performers, all equally vital to the experience. No headliners, no hierarchies—just music that thrives on the unexpected.
Holopalooza isn’t selling you anything. It’s creating a space where music matters—where artists transmute their soul into every sound, whether loud, quiet, strange, unsettling, or uplifting. No gimmicks, no fluff, just artists doing what they love. Costumes are encouraged.
Holopalooza isn’t a one-off. It’s the start of something bigger—an ongoing excuse for artists and their communities to come together and do what they do best. If it works, we’ll do it again. If it doesn’t, we’ll do it anyway.
Show up. See something new. Be part of it.
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AnythingButMainstreamRecords@Gmail.Com
The Artists of Holopalooza 2025
MF Gloom, King Summer, I Am Miss Havisham, The Woodworks, Insomniacs, Sean Dundas & Friends, I Am Hologram, Melissa Reaves, Doso Dirt Bags, Zack O' Meara, Carol Pacey & The Honeyshakers, Joe Baker, Sassidy, Ukulele Hiro, Monsieur Hiver & more.
Holopalooza lands at Linger Longer Lounge, a venue embedded in the Phoenix music scene. For festival creator I Am Hologram and many of the artists, it’s more than just a stage—it’s a place where real connections and genuine passion for music thrive.
A $10 cover begins at 6 PM for the bar area only. Donations are encouraged—every dollar collected at the door goes directly to the artists.
Joe Baker will open the Outdoor Patio Stage, setting the tone for an unforgettable night of acoustic storytelling and musical exploration.
Holopalooza wouldn’t exist without Sidepony. Get to know the festival that started it all: Sidepony Music Festival.
Here is the Facebook Event