MusicfestNW
MusicfestNW (MFNW) was a multi-venue
alternative weekly Willamette Week. Its sister festival, TechfestNW
(TFNW), ran from 2012 to 2021.
History
In 1995, the creators of the South by Southwest festival partnered with the Willamette Week to create the North by Northwest Music Festival. In 2001, Willamette Week ended their sponsorship of NXNW, and started MusicfestNW in its place.
At its height, MFNW was the third largest indoor music festival in the United States, with more than 150 bands across 18 of Portland's most popular music venues. The main festival stages included the Crystal Ballroom, Roseland Theater and Doug Fir.
In 2009, MFNW was rated by Time as one of 50 Authentic American Experiences of 2009.[1]
References
- ^ Tucker, Reed (July 13, 2009). "50 Authentic American Experiences in 2009: Oregon". Time Magazine. Archived from the original on July 17, 2009. Retrieved July 24, 2011.
