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Spring Music Festivals Surge in Search

By Vera H-C Chan
Tue, February 19, 2008, 2:52 am PST

Welcome to the Buzz Travel Tours, where searches guide our itinerary. Over the past month, more people have been looking into "musical festivals" (+180%) as the big shows announce their 2008 line-ups. Fans as far away as Texas, New York, and Florida are considering Coachella. Folks aged 13-44 are particularly interested.

For people who prefer more a bit more civilization, the New Orleans may fit the bill—searches on its Jazzfest have soared nearly 2,000%. Or, if you're into eco-tourism, look no further than Michigan's Rothbury Festival, billed as a "sustainable" celebration. Check out the top 15 festival destinations in Search below...

  1. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (April 25-27 @ California)
  2. Bonnaroo (June 12-15, Tennessee)
  3. South by Southwest (March 7-16, Texas)
  4. Ozzfest (July 12-August 30, tour)
  5. Summerfest (June 26-July 6, Wisconsin)
  6. New Orleans Jazz Festival (April 25-27, May 1-4, Louisiana)
  7. The Bamboozle (May 3-4, New Jersey)
  8. Memphis in May Festival (Beale Street Music Festival) (May 2-4, 2008)
  9. Lollapalooza (August 1-3, Illinois)
  10. Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival (TBD)
  11. Essence Music Festival (July 5, Louisiana)
  12. Bamboozle Left (April 5-6, California)
  13. Stagecoach Festival (May 2, California)
  14. Rock on the Range (May 17-18, Ohio)
  15. Rothbury Festival (July 3-6, Michigan)

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