Self Help Fest: Detroit Michigan 2017

By Lynn • 8 months ago

Nov
2017

This year I got the chance to experience Self Help Fest for the first time at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheater in Sterling Heights. The Self Help Fest is an annual festival is an annual festival that started in 2014 by Jeremy McKinnon, front-man of A Day To Remember. The festival originally started in San Bernardino, CA, and has expanded to Philadelphia, Orlando, and Detroit. This year’s Self Help Fest turned out to be more than successful, with lines forming from the venue all the way into the parking lot.

Self Help Fest 2017 lineup included bands such as:
The Plot In You
Sylar
Too Close To Touch
Moose Blood
Wage War
Issues
Of Mice & Men
Falling In Reverse
Underoath
Pierce The Veil
A Day To Remember
Rise Against

I can honestly say that the Self Help Festival was one of the most well organized festivals I’ve yet to attended, which made it all the more enjoyable. Plenty of food vendors for the audience to choose from and a well trained medical staff and security which were quick to act when needed. The bands were divided between two stages which kept things running smoothly and kept the wait between performances shorter. From the time The Plot In You took the stage as the opening act, until headliner Rise Against brought the night to a close, there was not a still moment within the venue.

The annual event is quickly becoming a must see for hardcore and alternative fans. With the impressive turn out and stellar performances, it wouldn’t surprise me if the festival continues to expand its tour over the next few years. To stay up-to-date with the Self Help Festival, be sure to check out the links below and keep your eye out for next years lineup!