Lockn’ 2016

LOCKN’, a 4-day music festival, with an emphasis on world class music, locally sourced food and sustainability is held annually at the Oak Ridge and LOCKN’ Farms in the foothills of the Blue Ridge in Central Virginia.

Lockn’ was created by industry veterans Dave Frey and Peter Shapiro. Frey founded the HORDE Festival while Shapiro owned New York City’s historic rock club, “Wetlands Preserve.” He also produced U2’s award-winning film U23D and currently publishes Relix Magazine as well as being the proprietor of Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY, Las Vegas, NV, London and The Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY.

Lockn’ was named for traditions central to both Frey and Shapiro: The interlocking performances presented at Wetlands and the continuous uninterrupted music featured between the two stages at HORDE. Lockn’s conceptual theme will touch all elements of the event: “when something ends, another begins.” Lockn’ is one of the country’s most unique and dynamic events. Frey and Shapiro’s sense for innovation and creativity together with the backdrop of this beautiful setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains makes for an unforgettable weekend.

Lockn’s two side by side main stages feature full sets that will run seamlessly from one to the other without breaks between performances, giving the audience a unique and singular experience. The emphasis is on quality over quantity, as fewer bands play longer sets and many of the featured artists perform multiple sets on different days.