MidPoint 2012: Bigger and Better

Cincinnati’s MidPoint Music Festival may be three months away, but already organizers are improving upon last year, which was the 10th anniversary of the festival.

2012 looks to be bigger and better than ever, with more venues including the Emery Theatre and the all new Washington Park (which will serve as the main stage), and a much stronger lineup.

Though only roughly 40 or so of the estimated 170 performers have been announced so far, the lineup is clearly one of the best I’ve ever seen. Among the heavy hitters scheduled to perform at MidPoint this year are the multi-faceted Andrew Bird, indie-rock pioneers Dinosaur Jr., returning MidPoint vets Best Coast, and legendary bluegrass outfit Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, to name just a few.

In other news, MidPoint is offering more ticketing options this year, including the VIP Experience (priced at $169) and the Washington Park Day Tripper Pass, priced at $25 (Thursday) and $30 (Friday and Saturday).

Festival attendees looking to purchase the “general pass” that allows them to attend multiple venues on any given night of the festival should look no further than the All Music Access Pass, currently priced at $69 for three days. The early bird ($59) and loyalty presale ($49) All Access passes have already sold out.

What are you waiting for!? Get your tickets for MidPoint 2012 right here. MidPoint 2012 runs from Thursday, September 27 thru Saturday, September 29. Stay tuned for more.

Current list of acts performing at MidPoint 2012:

Andrew Bird
The Antlers
Army Navy
Best Coast
The Black Belles
Cloud Nothings
Craft Spells
Dinosaur Jr.
Dirty Bourbon River Show
Dirty Projectors
Eternal Summers
F. Stokes
Frankie Rose
Golden Boy
Grizzly Bear
The Growlers
Here We Go Magic
Holy Ghost Tent Revival
Hoots and Hellmouth
Hospitality
Hume
Hundred Waters
Imperial Teen
J.C. Brooks & the Uptown Sound
Julia Holter
Kitten
Laetitia Sadier
Lord Huron
Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys
Rich Aucoin
Seapony
Sidewalk Chalk
Sleigh Bells
Stepdad
Tennis
Tim Easton
The Walkmen
White Arrows
Willis Earl Beal
Wooden Wand
Zeus