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A brand-new electronic dance music (EDM) festival is coming to one of Birmingham’s most iconic venues this fall! Held on Friday, September 18, Sloss City Music Festival is an upcoming one-day EDM experience bringing national artists, local DJs, food trucks, vendors and more to Sloss Furnaces National Landmark.
Read on to learn more about the inaugural Sloss City Music Festival + how you can get tickets now before they sell out.
Sloss City Music Festival: What you need to know
Set against the backdrop of one of Birmingham’s most beloved historic landmarks, Sloss City Music Festival is a high-energy community experience that everyone can enjoy, whether you’re a longtime EDM fan or simply looking for something fun to do with friends on a Friday night.
Organized by local event production company Veritas Social, the new festival was born out of a simple idea: create an event that’s accessible to everyone while helping strengthen Birmingham’s growing entertainment community.
“Since the end of Sloss Fest, there has been a noticeable gap in large-scale entertainment and festival culture in our city. We wanted to create something that brings people together, showcases Birmingham on a larger stage and gives residents an experience they would normally have to travel to larger markets to find.
At a time when entertainment is becoming increasingly expensive, our goal is to deliver a high-value experience at an accessible price point. We want Sloss City to be a festival that belongs to the community—one that highlights local talent, attracts national artists, and creates an unforgettable experience for people across Birmingham and the Southeast.
This is about more than just music. It’s about revitalizing a historic venue, supporting the local creative community, and building a festival that Birmingham can be proud of for years to come”
Henry Hardeman, Founder, Sloss City Music Festival
As Birmingham’s entertainment scene continues to evolve, the team behind Veritas Social aims to grow Sloss City Music Festival beyond a one-day event. The team’s vision is to create a new experience that celebrates local culture, introduces audiences to new artists and showcases Birmingham as a destination for live entertainment.
Sloss City Music Festival bringing national headliners + local talent to Birmingham
Leading Sloss City Music Festival’s lineup are seven national EDM acts spanning everything from house music to bass-heavy club sets. Headliners on the mainstage Cast Shed include:
- Henry Fong, a powerhouse in EDM known for his hard-hitting sound and decade of success with hits like “I Wanna” and “Rave Tool” which have earned support from DJ Snake, Skrillex, and Dillon Francis. He has collaborated with Hardwell, R3HAB, and Deorro, remixed Calvin Harris, Rihanna, and DJ Snake and amassed a total of 2 billion streams over his career.
- Mattilo, one of dance music’s fastest-rising stars who blends underground influences with mainstage energy. After performing at EDC Las Vegas in both 2025 and 2026, Mattilo continues to establish himself as a global force in EDM.
- Shankz is a Bay Area-born, LA-based electronic artist known for blending house music with reimagined vocals. With support from John Summit, Alesso, Diplo, Gordo and Tate McRae, his viral releases and energetic performances have quickly made him a rising name in dance music.
- Donny Graves is an emerging electronic artist known for high-energy sets and a sound that blends house, tech house, and bass influences. Through original releases, remixes, and performances across the U.S., he has built a growing fanbase and reputation as a versatile DJ and producer, positioning himself as a rising talent in dance music.
- James Tribe, a 22-year-old house producer from Atlanta known for infectious basslines and standout samples. Supported by Matroda, Dennis Cruz, Westend, Don Diablo, Acraze and more, he’s opened for Matroda, D.O.D, and Sam Wolfe.
- 2Checks, a rising electronic artist known for high-energy, bass-driven sets blending bass and tech house. With charting Beatport remixes and performances alongside Loud Luxury, Waka Flocka Flame, Knock2 and Sean Kingston, he’s gaining momentum. As the official DJ for Alabama Athletics and Two Dimes, he’s a standout in Southeast nightlife.
- Rachii, a rising force in the U.S. nightlife and festival scene known for high-energy performances that connect college audiences with major festival experiences. He has supported artists including Steve Aoki, Marshmello, Travis Scott, and Don Toliver, building a rapidly growing fanbase and reputation across the country.
In addition to the headliners, Sloss City Music Festival will feature more than 20 regional artists on the Spray Pond local stage, giving attendees the chance to discover new music from the DJs and producers shaping Alabama and the Southeast’s EDM scene:
- 4lonso
- Aye Q
- Brand
- Chase The Feeling
- Christine
- Coast
- Eskimos
- Johancore
- Kaine
- Marz
- OKMO
- Owen Moore
- Relly
- Ryan Respinito
- Sho
- Smol Bean
- Tandy
- Terkoiz
- Waffles
- Wells Watts
- Zost
While Sloss City is an EDM festival, you don’t have to be a fan of the genre to enjoy the festival. Designed to be memorable, social and accessible for all, Sloss City offers students, young professionals and anyone looking for something different a unique way to spend a Friday night.
Local vendors, food trucks + more at Sloss City Music Festival
Sloss City Music Festival is more than live performances—attendees can expect food trucks, vendors and community partners from around the Southeast, including local businesses like SideBar and Moe’s Original BBQ as well as Lick Energy, a Southeast-based energy drink company that launched early operations in Alabama.
Interested in setting up a booth or food truck at Sloss City Music Festival? Reach out to festival organizers here to learn more.
Sloss City Music Festival tickets start at $25
Tickets to Sloss City Music Festival are available online through Posh at three admission tiers:
- General Admission ($25)
- Includes festival entry + access to all performances throughout the grounds.
- Iron Pass VIP ($77.99)
- Includes:
- Everything in general admission
- Parking pass
- Fast-track entry
- VIP bar access
- Access to side-stage VIP viewing areas
- Includes:
- Furnace Pass Ultra VIP ($165.99)
- Includes:
- Everything in General Admission + VIP
- Private Ultra VIP bar
- Exclusive Ultra VIP lounge
- Full backstage access during main-stage performances
- Includes:
Bonus: Sloss City Music Festival will donate a percentage of ticket sales purchased through participating Greek organizations at Samford University and UAB back to each chapter’s preferred charity, giving students another reason to get involved.
Want to learn more or grab your tickets? Visit Sloss City Music Festival online and follow @slosscity on Instagram for lineup updates, vendor announcements and festival news.
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