KLOS Presents Gnarlytown: Bikes, Boards & Bands, kicks off this summer in Southern California with the ultimate mashup of action sports, punk rock, and craft beer tasting.
Coming to scenic LA Waterfront Berth 46 at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, CA on Saturday, June 22, this new, fun, one-of-a-kind event unites the vital energy, the spirit of action sports and punk rock: a dynamic mix that has infused the culture for decades.
Throughout the festival the daredevils of Nitro Circus, featuring Travis Pastrana and the Nitro Circus crew, will get pulses racing with their thrilling live show, while a collection of the world’s top skate athletes will show their skills in a free jam format during Chris Cole’s Rail Jam Invitational.
On the concert stage, a lineup of legendary punk rock bands and other top music acts including Pennywise, Rancid, Action Bronson, Off!, and Madball will deliver amped up performances.
For thirsty fans 21 and over, the event will also feature craft beer tastings (with purchase of a tasting pass) from some of the finest breweries in Southern California and beyond, including Rancid’s own collaboration with Ska Brewing, Brewstomper.
KLOS Presents Gnarlytown: Bikes, Boards & Bands is produced by Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE), Nitro Circus, Chris Cole and Brew Ha Ha Productions.
Nitro Circus is bringing high adrenaline action to Gnarlytown. Featuring a star-studded cast of top tier athletes from FMX, BMX, Skate, and more who hold over 30 X Games medals combined, Nitro Circus’ athletes will put on four separate shows during the festival. Good music and loud fans are fuel for these talented riders. These shows will feature Nitro’s notorious Giganta ramp that towers more than 45 feet high, giving the crew the speed they need to send it off of the newly debuted Next Level take off ramp that stands 15 feet high. The Nitro Circus FMX riders will also be in full effect throwing down choreographed tricks over a 75-foot gap. Need a taste?
“Crazy shenanigans and great music have always gone together well,” said Pastrana. “I’m stoked to have the opportunity to ride in front of what’s sure to be a packed house and a great time. Between the Nitro Circus athletes, awesome bands like Pennywise and Rancid, and Chris Cole’s crew, Gnarlytown is going to be the one festival you cannot miss.”
Chris Cole’s Rail Jam Invitational is an invitation-only attraction personally curated by Chris Cole and featuring a number of his closest pro skateboarding friends and some of his favorite skaters of today, including Ryan Sheckler, Tom Asta, Chris Joslin and many more, sessioning freely as friends do at a skatepark. Each best trick will be rewarded with a cash prize — the better the trick, the higher the cash amount. The course appears as a mini neighborhood skatepark, with a longitudinal flow to facilitate back-and-forth activity for ease of viewing and activity speed with quarter pipe returns. The main obstacle is a level change in the center, with stairs, a rail, and a hubba ledge designed as an never been seen oversized guitar. There will also be a bump to bar and A frame down either side of the stairs.
“Skateboarding and music are all about energy; it’s also a great experience for the skaters to be around the music and a great opportunity for the festivalgoers to enjoy something extra,” said Cole. “I’d normally be invited to skate something like this and be stoked about it, and although I won’t be able to resist skating the course with my homies, I’m honored to be the one extending the invitation to an amazing event — in partnership with co-founders John Reese at SGE and Nitro Circus.”
Tickets for Gnarlytown go on sale Friday, March 22 at 10:00 AM PT at https://www.gnarlytown.com, with General Admission tickets starting at $39.99 (plus fees), while supplies last. Children under 5 get in free with a paid adult admission (this does not include VIP access).
VIP Lounge tickets start at $109.99 (plus fees) and include: One VIP admission ticket to Gnarlytown; a dedicated VIP entrance lane into the venue; a Gnarlytown parking pass (one per order); a RFID VIP wristband; and access to the Gnarlytown VIP Lounge which includes: Exclusive VIP viewing of the music stage from the lounge, comfortable shaded areas to sit and relax with lounge furniture and games, a VIP bar, private restrooms, changing stations, and convenient food options available for purchase.
VIP Lounge + Athlete Signing Merch Bundle tickets start at $199.99 (plus fees) and include all of the perks of the VIP Lounge ticket, plus access to an autograph signing with various athletes performing at Gnarlytown (at designated time), and a collector’s edition merch pack including a Gnarlytown festival t-shirt, sunglasses, clear backpack, and a finger skateboard tech deck.
VIP Lounge + Meet & Greet With Chris Cole tickets start at $299.99 (plus fees) and include all of the perks of the VIP Lounge ticket, plus a meet and greet with Chris Cole (at designated time); a photo opportunity with Chris Cole; a commemorative Chris Cole laminate, and an exclusive Chris Cole skateboard deck.
Attendees who purchase a tasting pass (sold separately, 21+ only) are also invited to explore the craft beer garden, where they can enjoy unlimited craft beer tastings from either 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1:00 p.m. early entry with Deluxe Tasting Pass) or 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. early entry with Deluxe Tasting Pass). Craft beer lovers will be able to sample from a selection of over 50 different craft beers from top breweries and local favorites, including: Stone Brewing (San Diego, CA), Beachwood (Long Beach, CA), Smog City (Torrance, CA), Artifex Brewing (San Clemente, CA); Ska Brewing (Durango, CO), Modern Times (San Diego/Los Angeles, CA), Mikkeller (San Diego/Los Angeles, CA) and more. Note: The craft beer tasting area is 21+ only. Attendees will have in/out access to the tasting area during their session.
Gnarlytown partners include: Sailor Jerry, Monkey Shoulder, Mike’s Hard, Wienerschnitzel, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Slabratory, Yokohama, Kevlar, and more.
For more information on KLOS Presents Gnarlytown, visit: https://www.gnarlytown.com