The 2021 installment of the annual All Things Go Festival is almost upon us and excitement surrounding the festival is palpable. This year’s events will be taking place at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, October 16th. The festival will feature headlining sets from Haim, St. Vincent, Charli XCX, Girl In Red, and many more amazing acts. The festival, which usually takes place at Union Market in downtown D.C, has upgraded the venue to accommodate more people whilst keeping the distance for a safe, fun, and unforgettable fall concert experience.
The festival will take place across two stages at Merriweather and will feature – Haim, St. Vincent, Charli XCX, LAUV, Girl In Red, Cautious Clay, Beach Bunny, Soccer Mommy, Gus Dapperton, Tai Verdes, ROLE MODEL, Blu Detiger, Tkay Maidza, Del Water Gap, Jelani Aryeh, and Isaac Dunbar. Tickets can still be purchased Here.
Along with the festival, All Things Go is hosting their amazing All Things Go Creator Summit, which will be taking place the day before the festival, Friday, October 15th at the Eaton Hotel in Washington D.C. This year’s creator summit, which is sponsored by SiriusXM and Pandora, will feature two panels: Women in music and Women in media. You may attend the Creators Summit by filling out the RSVP. These are the notable voices in music, entertainment and journalism you can expect to hear at the annual summit.
Women In Media:
Jia Tolentino (Staff writer for the New Yorker and author of Trick Mirror) – MODERATOR
Puja Patel (Editor-In-Chief, Pitchfork Media)
Denise Karkos (Chief Marketing Officer, SiriusXM and Pandora)
Blu DeTiger (Festival Artist)
Audrey Fix Schaefer (Director of Communications, I.M.P. & Vice President of the Board for National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)
Women In Music:
Madison (On-Air Host, SiriusXM’s Alt Nation and Lithium) – MODERATOR
Domo (DJ, Black Music + Culture Editor)
Nikisha Bailey (Vice President A&R Admin, Operations, and Production APG // Global Co Chair D&I Women In Music // Recording Academy Executive Board Member)
Jeanine McLean (President/Managing Partner at MBK Entertainment Inc)
Chelsea Lee (Lead Singer, SHAED)
The festival is known for its focus on equal representation for women when it comes to festival and show booking, but also in the music industry in general. Past Headliners of the festival have ranged from Billie Eilish, Maggie Rogers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Foster The People, Young Thug, and many, many more. You won’t want to miss this year’s festival or summit as it is set to be an amazing few days for the DMV. If you plan on attending this year’s festival and or Sumitt please be sure to read the following health and safety guidelines to help keep everyone happy, safe, and healthy at the festival and abroad.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES:
Panels (10/15, Indoors @ Eaton Hotel):
All patrons attending the All Things Go Creator Summit will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a medically-administered laboratory-based negative test result from a test taken within the 72 hours prior to the event, along with a matching photo ID. Proof of vaccination can be your physical vaccine card or a photo of your card. Additionally, all patrons must wear a mask at all times inside the venue regardless of vaccination status until further notice, per the Mayor’s order which went into effect on July 31, 2021. Patrons who have a fever or are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 should stay home. We can’t wait to enjoy the return of live events with you safely!
