Thrival is an innovation and music festival held in Pittsburgh, PA. It started as a festival for innovators and entrepreneurs to come together and share their ideas in 2013. In 2014 it expanded to a music festival as well as a place for innovators. It has continued to expand in 2015 and now in 2016 it has blend together music and creativity. It all began with a nonprofit, Thrill Mill. All profits go toward that nonprofit and supporting their ideas. They had two ideas in mind when they started Thrival. One is to start a place where entrepreneurs could come together as well as be supported and expand their ideas. Their second goal is to prove that Pittsburgh can succeed as a city post the industrial revolution. Thrival aims to bring Pittsburgh back to the powerhouse it was once thought of. Thrival has two days of innovation and two days of music. The innovation side includes keynotes, media panels, storytelling, economic talks, and things to bring the community together. The two days of music include a variety of music lasting all day. Not only does Thrival have a great message and future objective, but it also is a guaranteed amazing experience for creative minds and music lovers.
Speakers to watch for: Meghan McCain, Fox News host, will be speaking on who we are and where we are going as Americans. A journalist from The Washington Post, Eugene Robinson, will be a part of the conversation with McCain adding additional information. Inventor, Ann Makosinski, will be presenting a keynote on how to be different at a young age. Many other CEOs, as well as founders, artistic directors, inventors, authors, and many more speakers will be present. 50+ speakers will be present to be exact. This section will be held on September 20 and 21 and 22.
Artists to watch for: The Chainsmokers, CHVRCHES, TY DOLLA $IGN, Cheat Codes, and Daya. All of these headlining artists have made a splash on the music scene this year. The Chainsmokers have produced many radio hits lately such as "Don't Let Me Down" and "Roses." CHVRCHES, Cheat Codes, and Daya have had popularity with many people that enjoy synthpop/electronic music. TY DOLLA $IGN is different from this mix. He is a rapper who has had popularity over the past year and a half. With hits such as "Or Nah," and "Blasé." This section will be held September 23 and 24.
Location: The concert will be held at Carrie Furnaces, which was the site of an industrial plant. It is now a landmark in Pittsburgh that symbolizes the point in time that Pittsburgh was at it's best economically. The innovation side is held at Alloy 26 and New Hazlett Theatre.
