Tag: Kevin

Vans Warped Tour Announces Line-up, Sponsors, Dates—Going Back to Its Punk-Influenced Roots with Less Than Jake, Falling in Reverse, Good Charlotte

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The Vans Warped Tour kick-off party took place at Full Sail University in Florida, Tuesday, March 22, 2016, with big announcements about their band line-up, dates, and “Gods and Monsters” theme for summer 2016. First, the line-up! It’s pretty clear that with bands like Less Than Jake, Falling in Reverse, Good Charlotte, even New Found […]

Vans Warped Tour 2016 Announces Tour Date Line-up, Launch of 22nd Year on the Road

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The longest-running music tour, the Vans Warped Tour, has announced their tour dates for 2016. This tour has become known as the rite-of-passage among youth culture in America today, and it clearly shows no signs of stopping. Two weeks ago at the FESTForward Conference in Santa Barbara, CA, the Warped Tour won for Best Sustainability […]

It’s Not Dead Festival Featuring 35 of Punk and Ska’s Biggest Bands Including Bad Religion, Pennywise, Descendents, NOFX, Plus Top Skaters, BMX, Art Exhibition, Co-Produced by Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman Slated for October

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Punk rockers, skaters, and artists now have another festival to celebrate: It’s Not Dead Festival has been announced which will feature 35 bands on three stages including The Vandals, 7 Seconds, Bouncing Souls, Bad Religion, Pennywise, Descendents, Anti-Flag, Fishbone, H20, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, and others. It’s Not Dead takes place at […]

Misfit Summer Camp: 20 Years on the Road with the Vans Warped Tour–Book by Kevin Lyman, Photos by Lisa Johnson

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The definitive book covering the first two decades of the Vans Warped Tour, the quintessential rite-of-passage for American teens, is now in book form. “Misfit Summer Camp: 20 Years on the Road with the Vans Warped Tour,” by Kevin Lyman and Howie Abrams and photos by legendary music photography Lisa Johnson contains 200 explosive pages […]

21st Annual Vans Warped Tour Presented by Journey’s Hosted Kick-off, Previewing What to Expect for Summer 2015 Including 70 Artists, Plus Warped Comedy, Continued Efforts Towards Sustainability

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On April 7, 2015, at the downtown Los Angeles Club Nokia, America’s longest running music tour, the Vans Warped Tour presented by Journey’s, hosted its annual sponsorship summit followed by a kick-off party featuring the diversity of what to expect from this summer’s line-up. Amazing performances were showcased by Bebe Rexha, As It Is, Candy […]

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Hosts World’s Hottest Rock Bands at Inaugural Gibson Brands Alternative Press Music Awards

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There’s no doubt that the inaugural AP Music Awards last night, July 21, 2014, could have also been called the Vans Warped Tour Awards or even, the Kevin Lyman’s Bands Awards. Many of the amazing bands that were represented got their start with Lyman seeing their talent and putting them on Tour for hundreds of […]

Alternative Press Magazine’s Inaugural Music Awards Drawing Best Bands in Youth Culture Today, Plus Coinciding with Vans Warped Tour and Rockstar Mayhem Tour

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On July 21, 2014, Cleveland, OH, will transform into rock central not only because it’s the home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but Alternative Press (AP) Magazine’s inaugural music awards is so far, attracting an amazing range of musicians presently hot within youth culture markets. Along with the line-up and expectations of […]

A Story Of Disruption by Oakley, Narrated By Kevin Spacey, Illustrates Future Importance of StoryTelling in Branding

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More smart brands today are realizing that the intersection of new media, technology, and storytelling are vital towards reaching future markets. Branding, marketing, and advertising have are all being revolutionized by the art of unique storytelling skills and platforms. The FoST Conference, which stands for Future of StoryTelling, which takes place in NYC October 1-2, […]

Vans Warped Tour Announces Journeys as Presenting Sponsor for 2014 Tour–New 3-Year Deal

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Officials with the Vans Warped Tour announced today that Nashville-based teen specialty retailer Journeys has signed on as the presenting sponsor for its 2014 20th anniversary tour, as part of a three-year partnership. The new endeavor will include multiple levels of on-site activation and branding initiatives, including the “Journeys Stage,” which will showcase popular bands […]

Vans Warped Tour 2013 Rolls-out for the 19th Year Featuring Sleeping With Sirens, Black Veil Brides, We Came As Romans, Motion City Soundtrack, The Wonder Years; Plus Leading-Edge Sponsor Activation, Youth Culture DIY Fashion, More

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Photos by Tom Wallace Widely known as America’s youth culture rite-of-passage to music entertainment, the Vans Warped Tour is rolling across the country for the 19th year in a row, attracting more than 500,000 young people during the 40-event tour. Kevin Lyman, the founder and producer, and his team, along with icon Steve Van Doren, […]