ROCKLAHOMA's 'Phenomenal' Success Sets Stage for 2008

With nearly 100,000 fans in attendance (approximately 30,000 fans per day) at Rocklahoma over the pre-party and three-day concert last week, organizers are already planning the second annual Rocklahoma Eighties festival, scheduled for July 11-13, 2008. As a thank you to this year's V.I.P. and reserve seat ticket holders, fans can renew their same seats for next summer's Rocklahoma, now through September 17. Reserved seat ticket holders can upgrade their current seats to V.I.P. seats and enjoy all of its privileges.

"The artists and the fans came out and enjoyed the party in record numbers," said Dave Giencke, director of operations for Catch the Fever music festivals. "Over 1,000 fans have already renewed their V.I.P. seats for next year's Rocklahoma, which will continue to feature the major rock artists from the music of the Eighties. As a thank you for Rocklahoma's success, we want to give all our fans the first chance to renew their seats for 2008."

V.I.P. seats for the second annual Rocklahoma are $300, plus tax and handling. Past reserve seat ticket holders may purchase their seats as V.I.P. seats now through September 17. Upgrades will be available after September 17 in order of date of purchase, Giencke said, adding that the first 2,000 ticket orders will receive a free copy of the commemorative Rocklahoma 2007 tour book.

"After September 17, we will contact patrons and give them the choice of unsold seats closer to the stage. The upgrades to better seats will be done in the order of date they renew," he said. "For example, if they bought their 2008 tickets at this year's show, they will have first choice of upgraded seats. But if they wait until September 17 to buy their tickets, they will have last choice. So it is very important to buy now! The remaining VIP Tickets will be available to the general public beginning October 1."

Renewals may be purchased by calling (866) 310-2288. General admission tickets are also available at a discount to everyone. General admission tickets for one day are $50, plus tax and handling. General admission tickets for all three days are $110, plus tax and handling. All three-day ticket purchasers will be eligible to attend Rocklahoma's pre-party on Thursday, July 10, 2008.

Campground spots are also being purchased for next year and are available on a first come first serve basis. General admission camping is $45, plus tax and handling. V.I.P. camping is $55, plus tax and handling. Fans must hold a three-day concert ticket before they will be allowed to purchase their campsites.

"The earlier you purchase your campsite, the better the location. So again, it's important to buy now!" Giencke explained.

Organizers say the phenomenal success of this year's Rocklahoma was noticed around the world, as fans from all 50 states and six continents were in attendance. The success of 2007's Rocklahoma guarantees that next summer's event will be even bigger.

"Artists worldwide took note of the response of rock fans at Rocklahoma this year. Although the line-up for the second annual Rocklahoma in 2008 hasn't yet been finalized — and the possibility is hard to imagine after the success of this year's event — fans can expect an even bigger Eighties lineup next summer and an even better show," Giencke said.