Event Press Release

Contact Information:

Music Industry Creatives

Ivenson Dumervil 

(239) 302-0076

Ava Johnson

(317) 474-1645

musicindustrycreatives@gmail.com

Release Date:

April 14, 2025

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Music Industry Creatives at Indiana University Presents Burning Couch Festival 

On April 19, 2025, Indiana University’s student-run nonprofit Music Industry Creatives (MIC) is bringing back Burning Couch Festival! The all-day, all-ages celebration of music, art, and community will be held at Upland Brewing Co. What started as a grassroots student project has grown into one of Bloomington’s most exciting annual events, spotlighting emerging talent and creative expression. 

This year’s fest features 17 performances across two stages, highlighting diverse sounds from hip hop, shoegaze, punk country, and indie rock. The lineup offers something for every music lover. 

Headlining the festival is Interlay, a high-energy post punk band from Madison, Wisconsin, with support from the Bloomington favorite Seventh Cloud and a stacked roster of talented acts curated by MIC Events Directors Anna Prager and Robert Egolf. “We’ve brought in a wide variety of bands and artists ranging from indie rock to punk country, to rap, and to poetry. It will be great,” says Prager. 

Inside the Wood Shop, attendees can catch eight acoustic performances while surrounded by Upland’s aging barrels and rustic charm. Just outside the space, over 30 local artists and makers will be offering everything from prints and jewelry to custom fashion and handcrafted goods. Add in Upland’s signature brews and delicious food, and you will have a perfect experience. 


So grab your friends and come celebrate the creative spirit of Bloomington at Burning Couch Festival. 


About Music Industry Creatives:

Music Industry Creatives (MIC) is a student-governed nonprofit organization that unites aspiring music Industry professionals to enrich their collegiate experience through immersive, real-world experiences. MIC’s mission is to support Bloomington and the greater community’s emerging, talented artists by cultivating and providing resources, collaborators, and audiences. 


Follow @burningcouchfest & @mic_iub on Instagram or visit www.burningcouchfestival.org for pre-sale tickets, schedules, announcements, and more. 

Upland Brewing Co. 350 W 11th St Bloomington, IN 47404


Pre-sale tickets are $13 and Day-of tickets are $15

Doors at 12:00pm 

Music at 12:30pm