May Day Music Festival
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The May Day Music Festival is annually held at Hamilton College on Minor Field during the spring. The event is co-sponsored by the Independent Music Fund, Campus Activities Board, and WHCL, the college radio station. The festival has been held in conjunction with AL Ham weekend, which is sponsored by the college's Inter-Society Council.
[edit] History
On May 1, 2004, May Day featured David Dondero, The Unicorns, Catch 22, Ted Leo, J-live, and Sleater-Kinney.
On April 30, 2005, the event was held indoors at the Hamilton College Annex due to rain. Featured performers included Dead Meadow, Rainer Maria, Jennifer Gentle, Tim Reynolds, The Virginia Coalition, and The Pharcyde.
On April 29, 2006 May Day featured The New Pornographers, Chromeo, Elf Power, Ris Paul Ric, and Dave Nada, and Zeaskeez. The third May Day festival was also notable as it was the first time a Hamilton act was featured on the main stage.
[edit] See also
- Hamilton College
- Independent Music Fund
- WHCL
