The 7th Annual MidPoint Music Festival is Complete!

Kudos for Cincinnati

We've heard from some great bands. We've heard some wild stories. Now let's hear it for the fans, businesses, and organizations that have made the 7th version of the MidPoint Music Festival a success.

The City of Cincinnati is blessed with one of the best music scenes in the nation. Yeah, we can point to Forbes telling us we're in the top ten cities that rock or Spin dubbing us "Rock City," but what it really comes down to is people showing up and making it happen. Cincinnati...you did that.

From the conception of rock 'n' roll in 50s and 60s, the great soul of the 70s, dance and metal in the 80s, and the raw grunge of the 90s, Cincinnati has always represented itself as a music town. Today is no different.

More than 180 bands played at the festival in 2008. About 87 of those were local. The rest wanted to play here. In fact, the festival had more than 600 bands and artists apply to MidPoint. They want to play...in Cincinnati...because of it's people.

More than 12,000 fans showed up to support the music. More than 2,500 of those fans rode in the new Scion Streetcars to get around town. Fifteen great venues opened their doors to offer a showcase. Thirteen partners sponsored the festival to provide essential operating cash, services, and assistance. Ten media outlets helped with advertising. And countless other blogs, radio and TV stations, and newspapers spread the word about this year's festival. Yes you, the people of Cincinnati, made it happen. You all rock.

Our Downtown and Over-the-Rhine neighborhoods were teeming with activity. Streets were full. Businesses were busy. Life was good.

Now, it's time to sweep up and get ready for next year. Stay tuned in for announcements about artists submissions for the 2009 event. We plan to show the world once again how Cincinnati rocks.