Bonnaroo Producers Launch Lost Lake Festival in Arizona

Last week, the team at Superfly (producers of Bonnaroo) announced a brand new stage this summer called “The Other,” featuring late-night EDM and hip hop acts. That announcement fueled speculation about whether the late-night Kalliope stage was returning. Kalliope (pronounced kuh-LIE-oh-pee) has been the main late-night attraction at Bonnaroo for the past three years, with a three-story stage, LED lights and fire shows.

Kalliope became an instant Bonnaroo staple after a surprise sunrise set by Skrillex during its first year.

Surprise sunrise sets from major artists have become festival norms, thanks to Kalliope.

MusicFestNews reached out to Anna Warble of Walter Productions (the team behind Kalliope) to get details on its fate at The Farm and learn about the Lost Lake Festival in Arizona, which is their new partnership with Superfly.

MFN: With the news released about The Other Tent, there are a lot of rumors about Kalliope not returning. Can you clarify if the rumor is true?

AW: At this time, Kalliope is not scheduled to return to Roo. The Walter Productions team is in talks with our Superfly friends on new ways to engage with Bonnaroovians, and our creative gears are turning. Stay tuned on where Walter might be showing up on the farm. We love Bonnaroo!

MFN: Is Walter Productions involved in the expansion of the Other Stage & its visuals?

AW: Not at this time.

MFN: Anything exciting you want to tell us regarding the collaboration with Superfly and the new Lost Lake Festival in Arizona, where Big Red and Kalliope were born?

AW: YES! We are ecstatic that Phoenix has been chosen as the next city for Superfly to call home. Walter Productions is a creative partner in the festival, so you’re definitely going to see a presence from us there. I am personally so excited for Phoenix at the moment. The arts scene here is exploding with creative energy. We have a really special thing going on that I’m excited to share with my extended festival family. And the weather in October is beautiful.

AW: “Rick Farman (Bonnaroo co-founder) wrote this on his Facebook page about it:

‘One of the great things we get to do at Superfly is to create platforms for the culture and energy of a community to be represented. Outside Lands gave us the opportunity in a place that had a very defined cultural offering that was known worldwide. Now through our new Lost Lake Festival, we have the opportunity to be a catalyst of cultural and artistic identity for one of the most progressive and fastest growing cities in the country. Over the last two years, I have witnessed Phoenix’s emerging energetic, dynamic food, drink, art and music scenes. There is a palpable creative and entrepreneurial energy here that we are proud to become a part of. Oh, and people like to party here and the weather is great in October. Hope you’ll join.’

That kind of says it all. The love for Kalliope and Walter has been palpable. It feels great to know we have left an impact on the farm. It’s a little overwhelming! Hope to see you all at Lost Lake.”

Bonnaroovians have expressed their sadness about Kalliope’s departure, but now they have a brand new festival to enjoy. Lost Lake Festival will take place October 20-22 in Phoenix, with more than 40 music acts descending upon Steele Indian School Park. It will also include art, games, crafts and local cuisine. Ticket and lineup details will be out soon here.

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Superfly is celebrating its 20th year by producing the 16th Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. They’re also launching Cluster Fest in San Francisco in a partnership with Comedy Central to bring comedy and music together in a festival setting. With Lost Lake also ready to debut, 2017 should be a busy year for the folks at Superfly.