It's Not Dead Festival facts for kids
The It's Not Dead Festival was a cool music event that celebrated punk rock and ska music. It took place in San Bernardino, California, at a big outdoor spot called the San Manuel Amphitheater.
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It's Not Dead Festival
This festival was more than just music! It had three different stages where bands played. There was also a special area with a half-pipe ramp for skateboarding and BMX biking. Plus, you could check out amazing art displays.
Who Started It?
The festival was created by a person named Kevin Lyman. He's famous for starting another big music tour called the Warped Tour. He wanted to bring together lots of great punk and ska bands for everyone to enjoy.
The First Festival (2015)
The very first It's Not Dead Festival happened in October 2015. Many awesome bands performed there. Some of the bands included Bad Religion, Less Than Jake, T.S.O.L, and Left Alone. It was a big day filled with music and fun activities.
The Second Festival (2017)
The festival came back for a second time on August 26, 2017. This event was called It's Not Dead Festival 2. Two very popular bands, Rancid and Dropkick Murphys, were the main acts. Other cool bands that played included The Adicts, Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies, The Interrupters, and The Toasters.
