Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. recently announced that “Verge” was selected as the winning name for Milwaukee’s new alternative and modern rock music festival.
Katie Kostuck, a resident in the greater Milwaukee area, was the creator of the winning name.
A final event logo will be revealed in the weeks to come along with the official festival website, www.vergemusicfestival.com.
The current entertainment lineup at the festival features: Weezer, AFI, Three Days Grace, Crash Kings, Eagles of Death Metal, Cold War Kids, The Raveonettes, Rogue Wave, She & Him, Nico Vega, Reni Lane, Jaill, The Championship, Figureheads, Geri X, Pezzettino, 1956, Red Knife Lottery, Invade Rome, Revision Text and Juniper Tar.
Verge will also feature a pro-am skateboard and BMX competition and a tattoo contest. The festival will be held June 4-5 at Henry Maier Festival Park. Advance tickets for the event can be purchased at www.yourmusicfest.com. Single day passes are $25 and two-day passes can be purchased for $40. Every advance ticket purchased includes a free weekday Summerfest admission ticket.
Alternative music festival has a name
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