The Thrival Innovation + Music Festival is an annual event featuring multiple days of immersive, innovation-focused programming capped by a two-day outdoor live music experience.
Thrival is an initiative of Ascender — an independent Pittsburgh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving early stage entrepreneurs. Proceeds from the event go to support Ascender’s mission to support starters and builders of all forms.
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Festival News and Rumors

The Bamboozle Festival 2023 Lineup: Limp Bizkit, Rick Ross, Papa Roach, Steve Aoki, Flyleaf and More
After an 11-year absence, the three-day fest returns May 5th-7th in Atlantic City.
Spencer Kaufman January 26, 2023

Fan Chant: Stray Kids, Everywhere, All Around the World
The K-pop group is headlining day one of Lollapalooza Paris 2023.
Mary Siroky January 25, 2023

Aphex Twin to Headline Field Day Festival 2023
The set will mark the elusive producer's first live performance since 2019.
Eddie Fu January 24, 2023

Oblivion Access Festival 2023 Lineup: Godflesh, Tim Hecker, YOB, and More
The Austin underground music fest is set for the weekend of June 15th.
Jon Hadusek January 24, 2023

Siouxsie Sioux to Headline Cruel World Festival For First North American Performance in 15 Years
Iggy Pop, Love and Rockets, and Echo & The Bunnymen are also set to play the Pasadena festival.
Alex Young January 23, 2023