The Fest

YouTube video by ATG FEST 23- Drought

FEST 23 was a blast. The sense of community provides a much needed reset this time of year. Refreshed.
Sorting thru all of our clips.
@thefestfl.bsky.social

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Niche post- @thefestfl.bsky.social joke but

If Gainesville was in England

photo of a sign outside the restaurant chopstix in gainesville fl. it says “the world is full of nice people if you can’t find one be one ‘pho’ real”

i like their old band name better @twiabp.bsky.social @thefestfl.bsky.social #fest23

Home from tour. Thank you everyone who came to our first @thefestfl.bsky.social set or any of the dates. This was our longest tour to date + our first package tour, and seeing people in states we’ve never played sing along made it feel like all the grinding has been worth it.

Feature: Interviews – Fest 23: Artist Interviews | Fest 23 FEST 23 takes place later this month, from Oct. 24-26 in Gainesville, FL. Something like a billion bands are driving, flying, canoeing, and snowshoeing to the festival from across the …

We talked to a bunch of bands about @thefestfl.bsky.social -- which, of course, just wrapped up this past weekend.

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 @thefestfl.bsky.social 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

📸: Brittany Rose Queen

We make our @thefestfl.bsky.social debut Sunday!!! See you at Heartwood Soundstage INSIDE at 7:30!!! #ska #skapunk #punk #poppunk #reggae #emo #fest #fest23 #thefest #florida #gainesville #fl

shoutout to the guy who saw me updating @thefestfl.bsky.social app, leaned over, and said “whatever you’re doing looks annoying”
#fest23

happiness is chemical

thank you so much @thefestfl.bsky.social for such a wonderful experience

he'll yeah br'th'r

Broken Record performing live at The Fest

Broken Record performing live at The Fest, with a close up on the singer

I love @thefestfl.bsky.social very much, so glad we got to play again

I’m still processing the magnitude of @thefestfl.bsky.social this weekend (and especially finally getting to perform at FEST Wrestling).

The short version is that it was all awesome and—at the risk of excessive earnestness—really special to me.

Thank you to everyone.

@thefestfl.bsky.social is cool because there's just all this good nice energy concentrated in a few blocks of a college town. Just good vibes and good people listening to good music. The outside world sucks shit but it doesn't suck within these venues.

YouTube video by TheClash57 Dillinger Four - Gainesville

off work, heading to LAX, let’s fuckin go @thefestfl.bsky.social

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Lauren from Broken Record waving from beautiful Gainesville, Florida

Broken Record plays Fest this Sunday at 12:20pm at University Club

It’s finally here! We’ve arrived in Gainesville for @thefestfl.bsky.social and it feels so good to be back. Some of Lauren’s picks for the weekend are Dead To Me, Gouge Away, and Dillinger Four.

We can’t wait to hang and catch some rad bands this weekend!

See you soon!
Happy FEST 23.

Surprise! Here's the mystery bands playing this year. Who are you adding to your schedule?

HEY SURPRISE LOOK THE MYSTERY BAND SETS FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND @thefestfl.bsky.social #fest23

Download the FEST 23 app here:
app.thefestfl.com

excited to play @thefestfl.bsky.social TOMORROW!!!!! We're at the Wooly at 11:10! COME HANG OUT

I'll have @johndedomenici.bsky.social and Lou on the bass and drums

Anyone going to @thefestfl.bsky.social this weekend? Coming to Florida for the first time post 2020 and can’t believe it’s on these two shows.

Yo, buncha comrades playing @thefestfl.bsky.social this weekend. We're also hosting pick-up soccer on Saturday morning for the true fools. All are welcome, inquire within!

Apparently, Thursday / Pre-Fest schedule has already shifted, so check your local listings! Florida = chaos!

Important information to note about Bo Diddley Plaza this year!
We will also have single showcase tickets available for purchase at the gate for each Bo Diddley showcase, we can't wait to see you!

ICYMI: FEST 23 is coming up soon, so have this handy map to know where you're going:

Registration is happening at BOXCAR Beer and Wine Garden Friday October 24th 12pm-7pm. For full info on registration & what you need to bring, visit our website. www.thefestfl.com

Our last show of the year is @thefestfl.bsky.social and we're so excited!!!

If you'll be there this weekend be sure to add us to your schedule in the FEST 23 app!

Broken Record’s guitarist Larson waving in front of a giant skeleton who is walking a giant skeleton dog, at dusk in a front yard

Album release party for Broken Record at Wax Trax, Cap Hill Location, in Denver. October 22, 5-7pm. Free beer and NA drinks, Q&A with the band, DJ set from Power Goth

We’re so excited for @thefestfl.bsky.social this weekend! Our guitarist Larson is looking forward to Cape Crush, The World Is, and Jeff Rosenstock

Tonight is also our album release party at Wax Trax! Come hang and send us off to Fest 🎉

Nick from Broken Record waving in front of a house

Broken Record plays The Fest on Sunday at 12:20pm at University Club

We’ll be at @thefestfl.bsky.social this weekend! We can’t wait to get down to Gainesville for the best time of the year. We’ll be posting band picks from each member of Broken Record all week.

Our drummer Nick is stoked to catch Meat Wave, Gillian Carter, Pet Symmetry, The World Is, and Cape Crush!

Upcoming @camptrashband.bsky.social shows!

10/23: Pre-Fest @ Cafe Oscura in Bradenton, FL w/ @emway608.bsky.social @oldsoulma.bsky.social @cinemastare.bsky.social
10/25: @thefestfl.bsky.social @ Atlantic in Gainesville, FL w/ Leisure Hour @virginityisrad.bsky.social + more

It's a mad world, so we've created #FESTLIBS for @thefestfl.bsky.social.

8 fill-in-the-blank word games, all about Fest, Gainesville, and general good times. The form is shareable too.

Play/share 'em here:
www.scenepointblank.com/fest-23/

We are proud to be sponsored by No Days Off water, which will be at Bo Diddley Plaza this year! Be sure to grab some to stay cool.
Just a reminder, this year Bo Diddley will be card only!
We appreciate you all. And can't wait to see you!

Updated set times for the kickoff shows this Thursday!
Can't wait to see you all!
It's going to be a wonderful FEST 23! :)

Full album sets happening FEST 23!
Be sure to put them on your schedule!