VOODOO EXPERIENCE: SINGLE DAY TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 DAILY SCHEDULE RELEASED VIA I-CUBES

Festivalgoers and technology enthusiasts will enjoy a groundbreaking experience as VOODOO releases the first Augmented Reality App created for a music festival.  Designed and developed by Rehage Entertainment and New Orleans based Zehnder Communication, the Augmented Reality app will enhance the festival experience with real time event updates and location based information via GPS.  Unlike anything before, the Augmented Reality App will give users pinpoint information about the schedule, bands, the art installations, food and beverage booths, vendors, festival services and even beyond the gates at Voodoo After Dark shows in the French Quarter and Marigny.  A quick view of what’s to come can be seen at http://www.vimeo.com/6798742. VOODOO will also release a “traditional” app with standard functionality, plus two automatic upgrades offering enhanced features upon arrival at City Park and again post event to extend the festival experience. 

Meantime, for those who can’t commit to a full weekend of music–featuring a wide-ranging line-up of talent that reflect the myriad of cultures that define this extraordinary and beloved American city–a limited number of $75.00 single day tickets will be available beginning Friday, October 2.  

The line-up for this VOODOO EXPERIENCE encompasses more than 100 acts including headlining performances from Eminem, in his first full performance in over four years and only scheduled concert of 2009; KISS, one of the most influential and successful rock and roll bands of all-time; the reunited Jane’s Addiction, with all of the original members for their last scheduled U.S. date in 2009; and Widespread Panic, who’ll perform as part their annual Halloween tradition (1997-2002) of live shows in the city; and Lenny Kravitz, who will close out the weekend’s musical melting pot.

The full day-by-day schedule (as of October 2) for the 2009 VOODOO EXPERIENCE can be found at http://thevoodooexperience.com/2009/schedule.php.

The 2009 VOODOO EXPERIENCE also features a comprehensive ticket price whereby festival producers will absorb all ticket surcharges saving attendees approximately 15% on each purchase.  A limited number of single day tickets are available as of Friday, October 2 for $75.00; three-day weekend tickets are now $180.00, ALL IN with no additional fees; LOA Lounge VIP passes are $500.00, ALL IN with no additional fees and are available via Ticketmaster.com (www.ticketmaster.com) and the www.thevoodooexperience.com.

More information about this year’s VOODOO EXPERIENCE can also be found at www.thevoodooexperience.com.  2009 Partners include Toyota, PlayStation, Visa Signature, Windows 7, Miller Lite, Southern Comfort, American Spirits, fye Music Stores, Vtech and Marriott New Orleans.  Media partners include Fuse Television, Billboard.com, WWOZ, Rollingstone.com, Spin, Filter, Nola.com, OffBeat, Where y’at, Antigravity and New Orleans Magazine.