Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, a nonprofit cultural organization located at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, unveiled “The Horizon Stage,” a new showcase for up-and-coming artists.
The pop-up stage located just beyond the main gates serves as a place for emerging artists from a variety of mediums to display their talents prior to Pavilion concerts. Access to the Horizon Stage is included with Pavilion concert admission and typically start 90 minutes before show time.
“Not every performer at Woodstock was a household name in 1969,” said Eric Frances, CEO of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. “Having the opportunity to play the festival launched the careers of many musicians. It’s in our DNA to support the next generation of artists, and what better way to get eyes and ears on talent than giving them a stage with thousands of people passing by.”
“We’re so honored to perform on the Horizon Stage in its inaugural year at Bethel Woods,” said Hudson Valley-based indie folk group The Heartstrings Project, who kicked the program off Memorial Day weekend. “There is no place more special to play live music than at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival!”
Performers so far have also included The Pearl River School of Irish Music, the Bergkamp Brothers, and a lineup of rising comedians. Country artist Claudia Hoyser, singer-songwriter Paul Freeman, art rock band Guerilla Toss, among others, will all take the stage as the season progresses.
The Horizon Stage is presented by Prager Metis with support from TAKE FIVE Hard Seltzer, 1969 Woodstock alumnus Steve Alexander and Peace of Stage. For more information, visit HERE.
About Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts inspires, educates, and empowers individuals through the arts and humanities by presenting a diverse selection of culturally-rich performances, popular artists, and community and educational programming. Located 90 miles from New York City at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, NY, the lush 800-acre campus includes a Pavilion Stage amphitheater with seating for 16,000, an intimate 422-seat indoor Event Gallery, the award-winning Museum at Bethel Woods, and a Conservatory for arts education programming.
Through the in-depth study and exhibition of the social, political, and cultural events of the 1960s, as well as the preservation of the historic site of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, Bethel Woods educates individuals about the issues and lessons of the decade while inspiring a new generation to contribute positively to the world around them. The not-for-profit organization relies on the generous support of individuals, corporations, and foundations to develop and sustain programs that improve the quality of life in the region and beyond.
For more information, please visit HERE.
