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'''SoulFest''' is an annual [[New England]] [[Christian]] music festival spanning several days in the summer. It currently takes place at the Gunstock Mountain Resort in [[Gilford, New Hampshire]] and features six stages and over 125 bands. SoulFest 2007, the 10th anniversary, is scheduled to run August 1-4, 2007. |
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'''[http://www.thesoulfest.com SoulFest]''' is an annual [[Christian music festival]] held in [[New England]], United States. It currently takes place at the [[Franklin County Fairgrounds]], in [[Greenfield, Massachusetts|Greenfield]], [[Massachusetts]]. This summer festival features multiple stages and over 80 artists and speakers. |
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== Stages == |
== Stages == |
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Soulfest has two major stages in the actual festival area. The biggest stage, the Revival Stage, hosts major name artists, such as [[Skillet (band)|Skillet]], [[TobyMac]], [[Third Day]] and [[Switchfoot]], and houses well over ten thousand people on the surrounding grounds. The second biggest stage is Inside Out Stage, which has more rock-oriented artists, such as [[Kardia (band)|Kardia]], [[The Chariot (band)|The Chariot]] Collington and [[Flyleaf (band)|Flyleaf]] along with a number of bands geared towards worship including [[Jason Upton]], and [[Gateway Worship]]. |
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The '''Revival Stage''' features [[Contemporary Christian Music]]’s top acts, such as [[Jars of Clay]], [[Jeremy Camp]], [[Toby Mac]], [[Kutless]], [[Casting Crowns]], [[Superchick]], [[Bethany Dillon]], [[Newsboys]], [[Tree63]] and [[Chris Tomlin]]. |
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Their other stages are Mercy Street and Mountain Top Stage. The Mercy Street stage is inside of a large ski lodge near the main entrance of Soulfest. Although it hosts mostly smaller acts that are lesser known, big-name acts sometimes play shows at this venue, usually late at night, at events called "Late Night Performances". |
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The '''Inside Out Stage''' showcases bands that are more popular with teenagers including The Wrecking, [[Emery]], He is Legend, [[Disciple]], [[Run Kid Run]], [[As I Lay Dying]], [[Norma Jean]], [[Flyleaf]], [[Pillar]], [[Project 86]], [[Dead Poetic]], [[August Burns Red]], [[Skillet]], [[Red (band)|RED]] and many others. |
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The Mountain Top stage hosts mainly acoustic acts in the festival's most scenic venue. Artists perform on the front deck of a cabin that sits on top of one of Gunstock's mountains. Guests can choose to take the chairlift to the stage or walk the beautiful hike up to the top. At this stage, you can find artists like [[Maeve]] and [[Matt Maher]], normally with just an acoustic guitar, but occasionally a piano or a small drum set will be played. Some main stage artist will even have special acoustic and/or solo concerts at this venue. |
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The '''Deeper Well Stage''' is the place to catch all of Contemporary Music’s up and coming acts as well as many regional acts and will feature *[http://www.BillMallia.com Bill Mallia & The Gulf Stream Band], Beyond Blue, Maeve, and Warrior Poets, and this year's newcomer Worship::Redefined. |
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== History == |
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Solo singers, duets and more eclectic bands tend to dominate the '''Mercy St. Café''' and '''Revolution''' stages. Both are located within the small Gunstock Mountain base lodge and afford festival goes a more intimate music experience. |
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Soulfest was founded in 1998 by [[Dan Russell (artist manager)|Dan Russell]], President of NewSound Artist Management and NewSound International, who produces the annual event.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://altrocklive.com/blog/2013/07/soulfest-2013-all-you-need-to-know/ |title = Soulfest 2013 All You Need to Know |author = Drew Bartlett |website = Alt Rock Live |date = July 10, 2013 |accessdate = May 25, 2014 }}</ref> The 3 day festival began at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire and changed locations in 2005 to Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH. |
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At the conclusion of SoulFest 2022, organizers announced that SoulFest would relocate to the D.L. Moody Center in Northfield, Massachusetts. According to Gunstock Area Commission meeting minutes, Gunstock management sought early termination of its contract with SoulFest on the grounds that the event (which had grown to over 10,000 attendees per day, and as much as 25,000 per year) was not profitable for the resort and required significant resources, maxing out parking and campsite capacity in 2022. Festival founder Dan Russell stated "they just didn't want us back."<ref>{{cite web |url = https://sports.yahoo.com/soulfest-celebrates-last-gunstock-move-080500080.html |title = SoulFest Celebrates Last Year at Gunstock Before Move to Mass. |author = Jon Phelps |website = Yahoo!Sports |date = August 8, 2022 |accessdate = January 2, 2023 }}</ref> Organizers moved ahead with advertising and selling tickets for Northfield SoulFest (proposed August 3–5, 2023), although the event had not received event permit approval from the Town of Northfield Selectboard as late as December 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://montaguereporter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/November-10-2022.pdf |title = Conflict Over SoulFest Hits Town Hall |author = Chip Ainsworth |website = The Montague Reporter |date = November 10, 2022 |accessdate = January 2, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.recorder.com/Northfield-Selectboard-reviews-letter-to-SoulFest-organizers-reflecting-concerns-49277082/ |title = Northfield Selectboard Dissecting Soulfest Proposal |author = Mary Byrne |website = The Greenfield Recorder |date = December 21, 2022 |accessdate = January 2, 2023 }}</ref> In discussions with the Town of Northfield, the Moody Center proposed an event attendance of 8,500 for the first Northfield SoulFest. Local residents have raised concerns that the Town of Northfield (pop. 2866 in 2020), the Moody Center itself (a former preparatory school), and the local area all lack the infrastructure to host a large regional event.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.recorder.com/my-turn-Hastings-Soul-of-Northfield-49130797 |title = My Turn: The Soul of Northfield |author = Virginia and Howard Hastings |website = The Greenfield Recorder |date = December 12, 2022 |accessdate = January 2, 2023 }}</ref> |
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Finally, the '''Mountain Top Stage''', accessible only by chairlift is an exhilarating location on a summer day in New England and features a real mix of bands that may also be appearing on any of the afore mentioned stages as well. According to SoulFest management, only three musicians are allowed on the small stage, which tends to give performances from this stage a real unplugged feel. |
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== Accommodations & Parking == |
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SoulFest will draw over 13,000 from all over the North East to spend 4-5 days in the lakes region with some extending their stay for a vacation. There is onsite camping, offsite camping, local hotels, and condos. There are also plenty of rental properties available. |
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*{{official website|thesoulfest.com}} |
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*[https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSoulfestNetwork?feature=g-user-u Soulfest] on [[YouTube]] |
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Gunstock Mountain Resort, host of the SoulFest, offers free parking for over 3000 cars while reserved parking is available for those who wish to have the closest 200 parking spots to the Main entrance. Handicap and large vehicle parking are available as well. |
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== Directions == |
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'''From I 93N'''-Take exit 20 in Tilton, NH. Turn left on Rte. 3N. Travel along Rte. 3N for about 10 minutes. Bear right onto the Laconia By-Pass (just past the Belknap Mall) which connects with Rte.11A in Gilford. Follow brown signs to Gunstock Recreation Area. |
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'''From I 95N'''-Follow I-95 until reaching the Portsmouth traffic circle. At the circle, exit Rte.95 onto the Spaulding Turnpike. Follow highway signs for the Lakes Region which leads you to Rte.11, and then, in Alton, NH, to Rte.11A. Gunstock is 12 miles beyond Alton. |
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'''Traveling from South or West of Boston MA''' it may be best to travel north on I 95 or I 495 and then exit off onto I 93 north. This route is probably quicker than following I 95 to Portsmouth NH, although traffic conditions can vary. |
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[http://www.thesoulfest.com Official Website] |
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[http://www.thesoulfest.com/2007/soulfest/artists.html Artist Lineup] |
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[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=40609907 Offical Soulfest Myspace] |
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[http://www.thesoulstore.com/c-17-sf07-band-passes.aspx Discounted Multi Day Tickets Using Coupon Code "SF07Band03"] |
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[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=140382059 Offical Inside Out Myspace] |
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[http://www.officialsite.com/asp/officialsite.asp?RegionId=132&CategoryId=3&ListingID=8936 Offical Soulfest Website At Gilford] |
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[http://www.crossdogs.com/opps.cfm?opportunityID=71 Crossdogs on Soulfest] |
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SoulFest is an annual Christian music festival held in New England, United States. It currently takes place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, in Greenfield, Massachusetts. This summer festival features multiple stages and over 80 artists and speakers.
Soulfest has two major stages in the actual festival area. The biggest stage, the Revival Stage, hosts major name artists, such as Skillet, TobyMac, Third Day and Switchfoot, and houses well over ten thousand people on the surrounding grounds. The second biggest stage is Inside Out Stage, which has more rock-oriented artists, such as Kardia, The Chariot Collington and Flyleaf along with a number of bands geared towards worship including Jason Upton, and Gateway Worship.
Their other stages are Mercy Street and Mountain Top Stage. The Mercy Street stage is inside of a large ski lodge near the main entrance of Soulfest. Although it hosts mostly smaller acts that are lesser known, big-name acts sometimes play shows at this venue, usually late at night, at events called "Late Night Performances".
The Mountain Top stage hosts mainly acoustic acts in the festival's most scenic venue. Artists perform on the front deck of a cabin that sits on top of one of Gunstock's mountains. Guests can choose to take the chairlift to the stage or walk the beautiful hike up to the top. At this stage, you can find artists like Maeve and Matt Maher, normally with just an acoustic guitar, but occasionally a piano or a small drum set will be played. Some main stage artist will even have special acoustic and/or solo concerts at this venue.
Soulfest was founded in 1998 by Dan Russell, President of NewSound Artist Management and NewSound International, who produces the annual event.[1] The 3 day festival began at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, New Hampshire and changed locations in 2005 to Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH.
At the conclusion of SoulFest 2022, organizers announced that SoulFest would relocate to the D.L. Moody Center in Northfield, Massachusetts. According to Gunstock Area Commission meeting minutes, Gunstock management sought early termination of its contract with SoulFest on the grounds that the event (which had grown to over 10,000 attendees per day, and as much as 25,000 per year) was not profitable for the resort and required significant resources, maxing out parking and campsite capacity in 2022. Festival founder Dan Russell stated "they just didn't want us back."[2] Organizers moved ahead with advertising and selling tickets for Northfield SoulFest (proposed August 3–5, 2023), although the event had not received event permit approval from the Town of Northfield Selectboard as late as December 2022.[3][4] In discussions with the Town of Northfield, the Moody Center proposed an event attendance of 8,500 for the first Northfield SoulFest. Local residents have raised concerns that the Town of Northfield (pop. 2866 in 2020), the Moody Center itself (a former preparatory school), and the local area all lack the infrastructure to host a large regional event.[5]
