The Oklahoman

Whose who in 2024 Rocklahoma?

These big names are part of this year’s lineup

- Brandy McDonnell

After a record-breaking 2023, the Rocklahoma music and camping festival is returning for 2024 with what’s billed as its biggest lineup yet, including headliners Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescenc­e, Disturbed, A Day To Remember, Slipknot and Lamb of God.

Set for Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 at the Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, the newly announced lineup also includes top rock and metal bands like Halestorm, Mastodon, Anthrax, Skillet, Clutch, Nothing More, Kerry King, Coal Chamber and Tom Keifer, among others.

Nicknamed “America’s Biggest Labor Day Party,” Rocklahoma drew 70,000 fans from across the country last year.

Here’s what you need to know about this year’s festival:

Who else is playing 2024 Rocklahoma?

Now in its 18th year, Rocklahoma was establishe­d in 2007 as a destinatio­n music event and has grown to become a cornerston­e in the rock music festival circuit, drawing fans from all over the globe to experience its party atmosphere.

Hosted annually by Eddie Trunk, 2024 Rocklahoma will mark the festival debut of hard rockers Avenged Sevenfold, who are touring in support of their 2023 album “Life Is But a Dream,” and the return to headlining slots at the Pryor event for Disturbed and Slipknot.

Avenged Sevenfold and Evanescenc­e will headline the festival on Friday, Aug. 30, while Disturbed and A Day To Remember will top the bill Aug. 31. Slipknot and Lamb of God are the Sept. 1 headliners.

Other performers on the lineup for the three-day music fest include Badflower, Pop Evil, Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Bad Wolves, Winger, Faster Pussycat, Vixen, Set It Off, The Warning, Kim Dracula, Tim Montana, Austin Meade, The Plot In You, Des Rocs, Oxymorrons, Holy Wars, Any Given Sin, Enuff Z’nuff, Atomic Punks, Eva Under Fire, Another Day Dawns, Raven’s Banquet, Skarlett Roxx, Surge, Eyebolt, Dime Store Riot, Color of Chaos and Ten Cent Revenge.

The 2024 Rocklahoma festivitie­s will kick off with the campground­s opening Aug. 25, and all festival attendees with a weekend pass are invited to the Aug. 29 official Rocklahoma Pre-Party at The Roadhouse on the festival grounds. The pre-party will feature performanc­es from Keifer, Faster Pussycat, Skarlett Roxx and Eyebolt.

The Roadhouse also will feature food trucks, a full-service bar and gathering places for tickethold­ers.

Rocklahoma and Born & Raised festivals returning for 2024 under new ownership

Rocklahoma — along with Pryor’s Born & Raised Festival — is returning for 2024 under new ownership.

Danny Wimmer Presents, billed as the largest independen­t live event producer in the United

States, has announced the acquisitio­n of the two Oklahoma music events.

The first Born & Raised Festival took place in 2021, and the September event showcases Texas country, Red Dirt, outlaw country and Americana acts. The 2024 festival is set for Sept. 13-15 in Pryor.

The Danny Wimmer Presents festival portfolio includes events like Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple, Inkcarcera­tion, Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond and GoldenSky.

The Danny Wimmer Presents (aka DWP) team has vowed to continue to work with Pryor Creek Music Festivals, the original creators of Rocklahoma and Born & Raised, with many key stakeholde­rs remaining involved in both events in 2024 and beyond, according to the announceme­nt.

“This marks a significant milestone for Rocklahoma and Born & Raised,” said Dave Giencke, founder, vice president and general manager for Pryor Creek Music Festivals, in a statement. “We are optimistic about the bright future ahead. Though the decision wasn’t made lightly, we believe DWP shares our aspiration­s for both Rocklahoma and Born & Raised. My wife Sharon and I are committed to remaining actively involved, ensuring our vision and aspiration­s continue to thrive for years to come.”

How can people get tickets to 2024 Rocklahoma?

Rocklahoma weekend VIP and General Admission passes, as well as camping and glamping add-ons, are on sale at www.Rocklahoma.com. Passes start as low as $10 or 10% down on layaway, according to a news release.

Limited quantities of Groupie, Roadie, and Rockstar Reserved VIP Packages, along with ultra VIP packages

including the Big Shot Porch, Big Shot Penthouse, and Garage Cabana VIP packages are also available. Fans can go to Rocklahoma.com for details and to purchase passes. All weekend passes are for Aug. 29 through Sept. 1.

Single-day passes will go on sale in the coming weeks.

Along with the music, Rocklahoma also is known for its festival campground­s, with multiple options throughout the festival site, including “glamping” opportunit­ies. The campground­s are a unique part of the Rocklahoma experience and will be open from Aug. 25 through Sept. 3.

“Glamping” sites are open Aug. 30 through Sept. 2.

General Admission, VIP camping and VIP glamping packages are available at checkout and are only available as an add-on to festival admission passes. Informatio­n on camping add-ons can be found at https://rocklahoma.com/camping.

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MATT DAYHOFF/ PEORIA JOURNAL STAR Corey Taylor, lead singer of the heavy metal band Slipknot, raises his fist during their show April 7, 2022, at the Peoria Civic Center. Slipknot is slated to perform In this year’s Rocklahoma.
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THE DES MOINES REGISTER Avenged Sevenfold performs March 15 in Des Moines, Iowa. LILY SMITH/

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