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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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UT’s Forty Acres Festival Draws Crowds Despite Rainfall

May 13, 2019

The University of Texas at Austin’s annual music festival, Forty Acres Fest, prevailed on April 6 despite last minute thunderstorms and tornado forecasts. The event featured a headlining performance by BET award winning rapper Waka Flocka Flame.

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ACL Lineup: Fine Print Breakdown According to Headliners You Love

September 29, 2016

To help narrow the field of music at ACL, ORANGE is breaking down the lineup, selecting some of our favorites based the headliners you already love.

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Through the Lens: Forty Acres Fest

March 30, 2015

The Forty Acres Fest, hosted by University of Texas Campus Events + Entertainment Texas Traditions and Headliners Committees, gave many students an escape from RoundUp and the heat on March 28. The all-day event took place at the Main Mall with organizations from around campus providing cheap food and activities until 7 p.m. Alternative rock bands Smallpools and Ra Ra Riot  then closed out the evening with killer performances.