Tulsa to host Center of the Universe Festival by Laura Yeradi

Tulsa will host the Center of the Universe Festival in the Brady Arts District on July 19-20, 2013.

This music and arts festival will be held at the Main Stage on Main Street outside of Cain’s Ballroom, and also at the Guthrie Green from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20.  

Headlining the non-profit festival is One Republic and Neon Trees, along with bands from all across the country.  After the outdoor concerts finish, there will be performances in the bars and clubs in the Brady Arts District from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

“This music festival is unique because it features popular bands, upcoming bands, and local bands from Tulsa,” said Ori Anderson, student at the University of Tulsa.

In addition to music, there will be a street art festival where artists can display and sell their work.  There will also be food trucks, other vendors, and a water park where you can cool off.

Bands are encouraged to apply to play at the clubs and bars after the outdoor performances.  The application fee will donated to the Tulsa Public Schools Music Program.

General admission to the event is free, but VIP and preferred admission tickets are available for purchase.  All proceeds will to benefit the downtown trolley service.

For more information, visit the official Center of the Universe Festival website at www.centeroftheuniversefestival.com.

Anderson attended the kick-off party where the festival was announced.  She is a current intern at Propeller Communications, LLC, who works directly with media coverage for the festival.

This is a poster that displays the current lineup for the festival.