Forecastle Announces After-Party and Kickoff Event

TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY AT FORECASTLEFEST.COM

AC Entertainment and The Forecastle Festival are excited to announce details of a one-of-a-kind after-party for the 10th anniversary of the Forecastle Festival, set to take place during July 13-15, 2012. A special pre-party will serve as the kickoff to Forecastle on June 12.

Following their festival performances on Saturday, July 14, members of My Morning Jacket will make guest appearances as New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band graces the stage at an all-ages event on the historic Belle of Louisville steamboat, presented by Bell’s Brewery.

To start the weekend off with a bang, Consequence of Sound presents the Official Forecastle kickoff party, featuring indie pop duo Dean & Britta and electronic act Purity Ring. This 21 and over event will take place on Thursday, July 12 at Club 116, located at 116 E. Main Street in Louisville.

Tickets for both events will go on sale Saturday, May 19 at noon at www.forecastlefest.com. Tickets for the official kickoff party at Club 116 will be $22 plus applicable service fees. Tickets to the Saturday after-party aboard the Belle of Louisville will be $50 plus applicable service fees.