Machaca Fest is an annual

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, and norteño traditional festival in

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, the largest city in northern

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. The event mainly showcases Latin American talent from

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. Other musical genres are also featured.

Concept

Machaca Fest unites a mix of national and international bands.

History

Machaca Fest was officially formed in 2011, although its origins date to the 1990s in the local bar scene in Monterrey, due to the success of the

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with

Plastilina Mosh Plastilina Mosh are a Mexican electronic and alternative rock band formed in 1997. They are part of the musical movement known as Avanzada Regia. Jonás González is the lead singer and guitar player. Alejandro Rosso is more involved with the cre ...

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, El Gran Silencio, La Flor de Lingo, Zurdok Movimiento y La Ultima del Lucas. The 2011 and 2012 festivals were hosted in the Plaza de Toros Monumental. From 2013 onwards, the festival moved to

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2018

The 2018 event was headlined by American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars and Colombian

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singer

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. Its lineup also included Kapanga, No Te Va Gustar, Plastilina Mosh, Babasónicos and Banda de Turistas e Indios. Machaca offers food trucks with traditional Mexican food. The official attendance according to organizers was 35,000.

2019

The 2019 festival is scheduled for June 22, 2019. The official band line-up includes

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, Jaguares, Zoé, Los Ángeles Azules, Alejandra Guzman,

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, Cartel de Santa, Cultura Profética,

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, Cuco, Gente de Zona,

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, Metric, Moenia, Camilo Septimo, Carlos Sadness, Chetes, Comisario Pantera, Costera, Diamante Electrico, Estelares, FNTXY, Genitallica, Gepe, Juan Son, Kidd Keo, La Plebada, La Vela Puerca, Lola Club, Pehuenche, PJ Sin Suela, Railroad, Rey Pila, Rubytiates, Sabino, Solagua, Skapital Sound, Trillhouse and Yoga Fire.

Next edition

The next edition is scheduled for 25 June 2022. The 2020 and 2021 editions were canceled due to the

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that is affecting the country.

References

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