The Thrival Innovation + Music Festival is an annual event featuring multiple days of immersive, innovation-focused programming capped by a two-day outdoor live music experience.
Thrival is an initiative of Ascender — an independent Pittsburgh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving early stage entrepreneurs. Proceeds from the event go to support Ascender’s mission to support starters and builders of all forms.
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Festival News and Rumors

Chili Peppers, Jack White, and Muse Lead 2023 Lineup for ALTer EGO Fest in LA
Fall Out Boy, Phoenix, and CHVRCHES will also appear at the one-day rock festival.
Alex Young October 18, 2022

Decibel Metal & Beer Fest 2023 Philly Lineup: Suicidal Tendencies, The Black Dahlia Murder, Eyehategod, and More
The two-day fest is set for April 14th and 15th at The Fillmore.
Jon Hadusek October 17, 2022

Blink-182, Drake, Billie Eilish & Rosalia to Headline Lollapalooza's Latin American Festivals in 2023
Alex Young October 11, 2022

Austin City Limits' 2022 Livestream to Feature Paramore, Kacey Musgraves, The Chicks & More
You can also watch sets by Marcus Mumford, The War on Drugs, Billy Strings, Flume, and Goose.
Consequence Staff October 6, 2022