Pure Imagination Fest Announces 2024 Lineup feat. Flaming Lips, The Pharcyde, Sylvan Esso, Tanya Tucker and more

Pure Imagination is a festival of music, wonder and breathtaking beauty.

Los Angeles, CA (January 25, 2024) – The female-led and curated, all-ages destination festival Pure Imagination has announced the fantastic Saturday line-up for its third edition, set to take place May 17 & 18, 2024. This year's festival boasts an impressive bill, headlined by three-time Grammy winners and pre-eminent psychonauts The Flaming Lips, who are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their tour for Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, as well as critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated indie dance-pop duo Sylvan Esso, two-time Grammy winner and revered country artist Tanya Tucker, and hip-hop legends, The Pharcyde. Additionally, the lineup includes Danielle Ponder, The National Parks, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, The Irie and more. Friday’s kickoff concert lineup will feature singer-songwriter, musician, poet and outspoken activist Michael Franti & Spearhead, as well as Ponderosa Grove, the Grammy nominated frontwoman of which, Candace Devine, founded Pure Imagination.

Situated in Prescott, AZ, just an hour and a half away from both Phoenix and Flagstaff the town offers old-west vibes while nestled within the Prescott National Forest with access to endless activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

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The all-encompassing experience features an eclectic lineup as diverse and exciting as the landscape where it’s taking place. Located on Watson Lake Park, featuring a breathtaking setting in the Granite Dells – the traditional Yavapai land belonging to The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, The Yavapai-Apache Nation and The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe. Situated just minutes from downtown, the festival grounds boast scenic hiking trails and on-site kayaking, providing a harmonious blend of nature and music. Dive into the Prescott Night Market, showcasing artisan vendors, and savor a plethora of culinary delights from the diverse food trucks on-site.

Pure Imagination takes pride in being a family-friendly, environmentally-forward event with children aged 10 and under granted free entry when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Plan your visit seamlessly by purchasing a parking pass in advance for on-site parking, or opt for the convenient free shuttle service directly to the festival.

While in Prescott, soak in the charm of old-west authenticity at places like The Palace Saloon. A historic hotspot where legends like the Earp Brothers and Doc Holliday have in days past enjoyed a drink or two. The Palace Saloon remains a beloved spot for both tourists and locals located on Whiskey Row in the picturesque, historic and charming downtown square just a few miles from the festival grounds.

Pure Imagination 2024 Line-Up*

Friday, May 17th:

• Michael Franti & Spearhead
• Ponderosa Grove

Saturday, May 18th:

• The Flaming Lips
• Sylvan Esso
• Tanya Tucker
• The Pharcyde
• Danielle Ponder
• The National Parks
• Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
• The Irie
• Brian Chartrand
• Galactagogues
• BG NFTY

*more names to be announced soon

Pure Imagination saw its inaugural festival in 2022, where the stage was graced by folk rock band Dawes, hip hop icon Talib Kweli, three time Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito, Nikki Lane, Rising Appalachia, Phantom Planet, Katie Pruitt and more. In 2023, the festival boasted performances from reggae royalty Ziggy Marley, acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, Los Lobos, Capital Cities, Allison Russell, southern rap group Nappy Roots, Dirtwire and others. These eclectic line-ups brought thousands of music fans to the field to enjoy Prescott's always perfect weather with a day packed with performances by aerial artists, performance groups, jugglers, art cars and plenty of revelry for everyone. Many of the same experiences are returning to the festival grounds this year.

The festival has been the work of Candace Devine, frontwoman of Ponderosa Grove and CEO of Further West, the company that produces Pure Imagination Festival. Devine started the festival out as part of a desire to see Prescott rise as an epicenter for arts, culture and music in the Southwest. The town itself is surrounded by the Prescott National Forest which offers 1.25 million acres of natural, rugged beauty and is a top destination for mountain biking, hiking and bouldering.

“I am so excited for this year's festival! Pure Imagination has truly become a movement of wonder and joy in our community and it feels more important than ever. In this time when the world feels a little off course, nothing brings a warmer feeling to my heart than knowing we are just a few months away from experiencing true human connection to each other, our beautiful landscape, and a greater communal kindness that comes through all of us from live music,” said Devine.

She continues, “I can't wait to see this year's lineup on our stages along with the addition of the Friday night kick-off concert. What's better than the most magical festival experience? More of it! I am so looking forward to seeing faces that I have seen the last couple years return, and seeing the many new faces that have heard about us and are joining in to add to the magic. It's our festival family that really makes Pure Imagination as special as it is.”

The festival will donate a portion of its proceeds to: Flying Horse Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to supporting arts and music in multicultural spaces. Flying Horse Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3).

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