New Independent Music Festival Coming to Park City

Skiers in Park City for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend will be treated to the inaugural Orion Independent Music Festival, taking place the week leading up the famed Sundance Film Festival. The Festival will provide exposure to unsigned music acts in a similar way Sundance does for filmmakers. Artists will perform in several venues throughout the town’s historic Main Street. Music genres will include rock, pop, jazz, R&B, lounge, country, and hip hop.

The Orion Independent Music Festival will be a convergence of industry professionals from record labels and internet marketing companies who are seeking cutting-edge talent and fans looking to broaden their musical horizons. During Park City’s busy ski season, Main Street’s live music venues will be buzzing with visitors and locals who will enjoy the rare opportunity to discover new talent after a day on the slopes.

“Park City has a great track record of hosting high caliber events and offers an unrivaled international stage for these artists,” says Salt Lake City musician and Orion founder Steffon Olsen. “Its charming ski town setting will give this music festival a unique character. The proximity of the Main St. venues to each other makes it easy for people to see multiple performances each night, and we expect to take the après-ski experience to a whole new level.”

Several Main Street venues have committed to showcasing Festival artists, including Cisero’s, Doolan’s, Downstairs, Flanagan’s, Harry Os, Lindzee O’Michaels, The Sidecar, The Spur Bar & Grill, and The Star Bar. Each will serve the signature Orion cocktail. Part of the Festival proceeds will benefit Mountain Town Music in Park City.

Festival wristbands, allowing access to all venues, are available online at www.orionmusicfestival.com for $40, or people can pay $5 at the door for individual showcases.