FilmmakerJohn Watersis set to host Halloween Meltdown, a new festival by the promoters of Mosswood Meltdown, organizers announced Thursday, Sept. 2.
The lineup for the two-day concertin Oakland’s Mosswood Park on Oct. 16-17,is expected to feature beloved garage rock acts Osees, the Mummies, the Gories and Seth Bogart, among others. Many acts on the bill are veterans of the festival,formerly known as Burger Boogaloo,that has taken place annually over the Fourth of July weekend at the park since 2009.
Along with the new festival, Oakland’s Total Trash Productions also confirmed it’s on track to bring Mosswood Meltdown back to the park July 2-3.
That summertime festival had been postponed several times due to the coronavirus pandemic, plus a scandal that brought to light a slew of sexual abuse allegations involving its former partner, Burger Records.
Halloween Meltdown will feature a reduced capacity and some basic COVID-19 protocols. Attendees will be required to provide proof of vaccination or pass a temperature check for entry.
Tickets, ranging from $49 for single-day passes to $139 for VIP seating and in-and-out privileges, are on sale now.
In addition to performances by more than a dozen acts, the event will feature a costume contest hosted by Oakland musicians Brontez Purnell andShannon Shaw.
“Attendees are encouraged to costume up, mask up, and get vaccinated,” the organizers said in a statement.
Mosswood Meltdown’s lineup includes Bikini Kill, Plastic Bertrand,Pansy Division,Bleached andthe Rubinoos.
Halloween Meltdown:Oct. 16-17. $49-$149. Mosswood Park, 3612 Webster St., Oakland.halloweenmeltdown.net
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