Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to host circus-themed music festival Big Top

Not a strange concept for a band that toured the U.S. via railroad in 2011, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros are now set to launch a four-day, circus-themed music festival called Big Top.

The festival takes place 17 October in Los Angeles State Historic Park and will feature a diverse line up with the Magnetic Zeros as headliners. Along with music, there will be also be assorted vaudevillian entertainment—comedians, puppeteers, contortionists, and the like.

A press release goes into further detail:

Big Top will continue the band’s tradition of curating a uniquely interactive experience for fans. Continuous entertainment and activities will transform a single location into distinct yet equally captivating environments by day and night. The outdoor space surrounding the tent will offer a carnival like setting with a farmer’s market, avant-garde performances, and games as well as local vendors, artisans, and charities. Within the tent, 360 degree tiered seating will allow for intimate performances in the round. During the day, selected films and visual art installations as chosen by the band will be highlighted. At night the tent will present an eclectic mix of featured artists to perform, entertain, and inspire. Ultimately, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will take the stage surrounded by fans on all sides to bring this fantastical adventure to fruition.

Here’s a promo poster:

[via CoS]