This weekend, the 10th annual Wine Amplified festival will be returning to the MGM’s Las Vegas Village.  A production of Rock ‘n Roll Wine, Circle TPR, and MGM Resorts International, Wine Amplified 2015 will feature more than 60 wineries, 150 wines, and 20 craft beers that can be enjoyed in such creative settings as the New Amsterdam Speakeasy, the Southern Wine & Spirits Barrel and Rave Room, Restaurant Row, The Farm, and the Craft Beer Garden; where festivalgoers can partake of wines and beers in a high-energy and interactive way. 

At the same time, such crowd-pleasing musicians as Panic! at the Disco, 50 Cent (aka “Fitty”) feat. G-Unit, Fitz & the Tantrums, Passion Pit, and Cold War Kids will be rocking-out on stage! 

Wine Amplified will be utilizing a cashless wristband system, wherein the wristband is scanned for all additional purchases at the food trucks, and tastings of wine, beer, and spirits.  And there’s even a charity component!  Every time someone’s wristband is scanned to purchase a glass of wine, Wine Amplified will provide one meal for a hungry Nevadan, through the Three Square Food Bank.  Festival organizers estimate that this will provide more than 25,000 meals for those who need them most.  I’ll drink to that! 

Chris Hammond (Wine Amplified – Founder/President) told me that in addition to the headliners (of which he’s “particularly excited to see Andrew McMahon and Robert Delong”); “One of my favorite activations is the New Amsterdam Speakeasy.  We’ve hidden it underneath the wine barrel, and have some select specialty cocktails and performances by a variety of amazing local artists.”  Hammond recommends getting a Moscow Mule, kicking back, and soaking in some of the finest music Vegas has to offer! 

There are two levels of tickets – General Admission, and VIP. 

A General Admission ticket (one day: $59|two day: $119) entitles you to access to all concerts and live performances; the New Amsterdam Speakeasy; the Southern Wine & Spirits Barrel and Rave Room; the Craft Beer Garden, featuring more than 20 delicious craft brews; more than 200 wine, spirit, and liqueur selections – available by the taste or by the glass; and an amazing selection of gourmet restaurants and food trucks. 

A VIP ticket (one day: $139|two day: $259) entitles you to everything the General Admission holders have; plus a private VIP Area (located Stage-Left) including a luxury tent serving a premium selection of wines, craft beers, and spirits; premium turfed stage views; and posh restrooms.  Also, your first five 2oz. VIP wine-tastes are included with the VIP wristband (VIP Wines Only).

Finally, there’s the Is Your Cork Big Enough Challenge, where the winner will receive a pair of Two-Day VIP tickets; a two-night stay at Mandalay Bay with a $100 Food & Beverage credit; and $100 in Festival Bucks. 

So, I’ll look forward to seeing y’all rock out with your cocks – err, corks out; this weekend, at Wine Amplified 2015!  In the words of P!nk, “Raise your glass!” 

10th Annual Wine Amplified Festival
Las Vegas Village | Across from Luxor
Click HERE to enter the Cork Challenge and for info/tickets 

Get into it!