KANSAS CITY, Kan.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Innovation Festival, the inaugural music and technology convergence set to debut this weekend at the Crown Center, has made the decision to offer free general admission to their music festival on Saturday, August 6th. The announcement follows news that Black Pumas have canceled a number of festival dates, including their scheduled slot at Innovation Festival. Hometown favorites The Greeting Committee will now headline the show, along with The Regrettes, Argonaut & Wasp, and a dozen other bands and DJs. Other activities include a silent disco, a brewery showcase featuring breweries from the region, food trucks, innovative features and more. Free general admission will make the festival more accessible and allow more guests to experience the power of music, science and innovation.
When Black Pumas canceled festivals on three different continents, including the Innovation Festival, the organizers were faced with a dilemma. “We were extremely disappointed, but we definitely want the show to go on,” said Sonia Hall, president & Executive Director of BioKansas, a non-profit event curator. “Our sponsors have stepped up and not only will it continue, but it is now free for general admission. The support of our sponsors allowed us to make the inaugural Innovation Festival something that all of Kansas City could enjoy.”
The music portion of the Innovation Festival is held at the end of two days of conferences highlighting advances in medical and agricultural research in the Kansas City area. A strong emphasis is placed on opportunities for professional growth and quality of life in the metro area for early-career scholars who will come from across the country.
The all-day festival at the Crown Center will run from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and will feature two stages of live music, a silent disco, a brewery showcase and more. A portion of Black Pumas royalties will be donated to the Midwest Music Foundation, which unites and empowers the music community in the Kansas City area through wellness services, health care grants, and education and career development. General admission is now free and no ticket is required to attend. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Special experiences, including the MarshMcLennan Agency VIP Terrace and Brewery Showcase, will continue to be available for purchase on the Innovation Festival website: https://theinnovationfestival.com/.
About BioKansas: BioKansas is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead efforts to support and develop the Kansas bioscience ecosystem, including bioscience research, commercialization, training and business development. Through organizational and collaborative efforts, they provide meaningful content, connections and advocacy to advance the state’s life sciences industry. The Innovation Festival lineup is curated by BioKansas in partnership with our non-profit music partners, booking agencies, investors and media. Learn more at www.biokansas.org.
