AVL Sounds Fest
A sprawling, venue-based Asheville music festival with 250 acts across 17 stages, spanning concert halls, clubs, and outdoor spaces. Multi-genre sets from local, regional, and national artists turn downtown into a late-night crawl of back-to-back performances.
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Support Asheville’s citywide AVL Sounds Fest by staffing venues like Asheville Yards, helping coordinate crowds and keep the multi-stage music marathon running smoothly. First year back after Hurricane Helene, with proceeds supporting the WNC Long Haul Recovery and Resilience Fund.
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Support Asheville’s citywide AVL Sounds Fest by staffing venues like Asheville Yards, helping coordinate crowds and keep the multi-stage music marathon running smoothly. First year back after Hurricane Helene, with proceeds supporting the WNC Long Haul Recovery and Resilience Fund.
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A blues-forward festival night in a beloved Black Mountain listening room, built around gritty guitar licks, soulful vocals, and a lively crowd. Expect a community gathering vibe with late-night energy and danceable grooves.
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A bustling outdoor festival in Pack Square Park with vegan food vendors, plant based product booths, and community-friendly browsing in the heart of downtown. Expect local makers, advocacy tables, and plenty of grazing-friendly bites.
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Evening volunteer shift supporting festival operations at Hellbender, The Orange Peel’s brand-new outdoor venue, during Asheville’s citywide AVL Sounds Fest. First year back post Hurricane Helene, with proceeds benefiting the WNC Long Haul Recovery and Resilience Fund.
Evening volunteer shift supporting festival operations at Hellbender, The Orange Peel’s brand-new outdoor venue, during Asheville’s citywide AVL Sounds Fest. First year back post Hurricane Helene, with proceeds benefiting the WNC Long Haul Recovery and Resilience Fund.
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High-energy late-night party blending DJ sets with big-screen music video throwbacks in a downtown club setting. Expect a dance-floor vibe, singalong moments, and a crowd geared for after-hours nightlife.
High-energy late-night party blending DJ sets with big-screen music video throwbacks in a downtown club setting. Expect a dance-floor vibe, singalong moments, and a crowd geared for after-hours nightlife.