‘Superb week’: Enjoyable removed from over at Musikfest, as competition rolls into day 8 | Leisure News

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The music continues to be taking part in, the mugs are nonetheless out, and the enjoyable is way from over at Musikfest.

69 News Reporter Sydney Kay spoke to crews at ArtsQuest about its variety of record-breaking days that they had this yr and the way they be certain that this competition is accessible for everybody.

The solar rises over SteelStacks, giving mild to an already busy morning at Musikfest Friday.

Country artist Parker McCollum’s tour buses roll in simply hours after Bailey Zimmerman’s efficiency on the Wind Creek Steel Stage.

“Just last night, these seats weren’t here. We had a standing room only pit. Overnight, crews reset these seats so that we’re ready for a great night with Parker McCollum,” mentioned Patrick Brogan, the chief programming officer at ArtsQuest.

The warmth and humidity haven’t been forgiving this final week, an element that impacts manufacturing, particularly on the principle stage.

“The wind is really important, the wind direction is really important, the humidity is important… The walls are made out of a tarp-like material and they do catch wind and the stage could shift,” mentioned ArtsQuest Production Coordinator Grace Mack.

The climate hasn’t slowed down turnout, with ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s present on Tuesday marking the competition’s largest weekday crowd ever.

It’s one various present after one other, together with a military of workers and volunteers behind it.

“Pack your patience, pack your sunscreen, and come down to Musikfest for our final blow out weekend here at the party,” mentioned Brogan.

For these seeking to fest, but additionally want a spot to take a breather, they will cease by the Inclusion Zones on the North and South sides.

“We have lots of sensory toys, mindfulness opportunities. Lots of different opportunities for relaxation and play as well,” Leah Barron mentioned, who’s the director of the Inclusion Zones.

The zones present a secure house for these with sensory challenges or in want of a break because of Accessible Festivals and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.

The rehab heart has been working with ArtsQuest on accessibility at Musikfest for the final a number of years.

“We identified with them the opportunity to provide accessible seating for wheelchair users at the main stage,” mentioned Mike Walbert, the director of promoting at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation.

Musikfest’s Inclusion Day on the Levitt Pavilion will kick off on Saturday, August 8 at 6 p.m.

Did we catch you on the competition on Thursday? Check out our picture gallery right here!

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