Events

Big Bounce Festival Combines Music and Art in N. CA Mining Town

Northern Nevada and California production company Champagne and Bacon have organized a world-class line-up of artists and musicians for a 3-day, 3-night camping festival in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the banks of the Feather River. THE BIG BOUNCE headliners include newly reformed Bay Area dub house legends DUBTRIBE SOUND SYSTEM for their only California summer appearance, London’s DEEKLINE featuring Keith MacKenzie and MC Sporty-O, Oakland’s world beat infused Beats Antique, and UK hip hop pioneer DJ Vadim, in three star-studded days of music and art — running June 18th to the early hours of June 21st, 2010.

The Big Bounce Festival takes over the mining town of Belden, California for three star-studded days of art and music featuring newly reunited Dubtribe Sound System for their only California summer appearance, London’s Deekline featuring Keith MacKenzie and MC Sporty-O, Oakland’s world beat-infused Beats Antique, and UK’s hip hop pioneer DJ Vadim. Circus acts, large-scale art, internationally acclaimed music, yoga, swimming, camping, and exclusive vendors mark this event as a one-of-its-kind in Northern California.

Presented by Reno/Tahoe-based music and event producers Champagne and Bacon, The Big Bounce delivers an experience to adult festival attendees lacking at many other regional events. In addition to music, an art gallery, massage and free yoga classes are just a few activities available to attendees this year.

Previously the festival features two stages: a main stage and a beach stage, which allow attendees to cool off in the clean, safe current of the Feather River while listening to top producers and djs from around the globe. Additional artists this year include Random Rab, Bluetech Presents: Satori Social, Sub Swara, Kraddy, MiMOSA, VibeSqaud, MartyParty, Eliot Lipp and many more. The full line-up is available on The Big Bounce website.

Getting away from the music is easy, with quiet time from about sunrise to noon. In addition, this year’s Big Bounce features extended tree-covered camping along the river, an added stage inside at the Belden Town bar, a main stage sound system by Funktion-1, world renowned floral designer Anthony Ward and the main stage design by renowned Reno photographer/artist Franz Szony.

Belden is a quiet old mining town located approximately 20 miles west of Quincy, CA. It features a bar, restaurant, and general store. In addition, there are patios and grassy areas for socializing and relaxing. Ample campgrounds available. Cabins and RVs are by reservation only.

All information on parking, lodging, and ticketing are available at www.bigbounceatbelden.com.