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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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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.

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SXSW Q&A: Smallpools on “LOVETAP!”, Sinbad and Touch Football

March 26, 2015

ORANGE talks to rising band Smallpools during SXSW. 

ORANGE Music Roundup – Most Anticipated Albums of 2015

February 16, 2015

Now that the Grammys are over, it's time to stop worrying about last year's music and focus on what's to come in 2015. If the last two months are an indicator of what's to come, then it should be a great year. We've already got our eyes set on a handful of upcoming releases.