Seal at Festival Imperial 2008, La Guácima
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Festival Imperial: production, promotion and booking at Central America’s largest festival

By Equipo D+F Entertainment Group

Photo: La Nación (Grupo Nación) — Seal at Festival Imperial 2008

In short. Festival Imperial, organized by Cervecería Costa Rica at the Autódromo La Guácima, was considered the largest international music festival in Central America. D+F Entertainment Group took part with production, promotion and artist booking tasks.

The festival

Cervecería Costa Rica and its Imperial beer brand held the festival at the Autódromo La Guácima in Alajuela. According to the press, it had editions in 2006, 2008 and 2012 with acts such as Sting, Jamiroquai, Smashing Pumpkins, Duran Duran, Maroon 5, Björk and Skrillex, plus local bands (Wikipedia).

FactAccording to the press
VenueAutódromo La Guácima, Alajuela
2012 editionMarch 24–25, two stages and an electronic music area (Panamá América)
2012 attendanceAbout 30,000 people (The Tico Times)
Local talent 2012Ten Costa Rican bands on the lineup (The Tico Times)

Our role

D+F Entertainment Group handled:

  • Production: operational coordination with the festival organizers.
  • Promotion: support in promoting the event and its artists.
  • Artist booking: talent management and coordination for the lineup.

What it shows for your event

  • Experience at large branded festivals with international artists.
  • Coordinating local and international talent on one lineup.
  • Working with mass-consumer brands as organizers.

In the press

The Tico Times · Panamá América · La República

Keep reading: Festivals and public events · Chepe Rock

FAQ

Who organized Festival Imperial?

Cervecería Costa Rica, with its Imperial brand.

Where was it held?

At the Autódromo La Guácima in Alajuela.

What did D+F do?

Production, promotion and artist booking tasks.

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