50th anniversary, concerts, Monterey, Monterey International Pop Festival, movies, music, music festivals
June 9, 2017
The Monterey International Pop Festival took place June 16 to June 18, 1967, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, California. It was considered the first major all-star rock festival and paved the way for 1969’s iconic Woodstock Festival and countless other star-studded music festivals. Here is a summary of how the 50th anniversary of the Monterey International Pop Festival is being celebrated.
Movie
The 78-minute documentary film “Monterey Pop,” directed by D.A. Pennebaker and originally released in 1968, has been digitally restored and will get a limited re-release in cinemas on June 16, 2017. In New York City, the film will be re-release on June 14, 2017. Janus Films is distributing the re-released film. The new digital restoration was undertaken by the Criterion Collection with L’Imagine Ritrovata and Metropolis Post. The original 16mm A/B reversal was scanned in 16-bit 4K resolution. The restoration was supported and approved by Pennebaker, Chris Hedegus and Frazer Pennebaker. The soundtrack was remastered by Eddie Kramer from the original analog 8-track tapes produced by Lou Adler and John Phillips.
The following is a press release from the Monterey International Pop Festival Foundation:
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Album
On June 9, 2017, the Monterey International Pop Festival Foundation released an anniversary edition CD / Digital Album, titled “Iconic Performances From The Monterey International Pop Festival”to celebrate Monterey International Pop Festival’s 50th anniversary. “Iconic Performances From The Monterey International Pop Festival” features previously unreleased performances by The Grateful Dead and Laura Nyro, as well as iconic performances of the festival by Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, Big Brother & The Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Simon & Garfunkel, Buffalo Springfield, The Electric Flag, The Mamas & The Papas, and others. The album includes a new essay by NME journalist Keith Altham, who attended the festival in 1967, in addition to a reproduction of the original festival Artist pass, 16-page booklet, and a gold-foil package to mark the 50th anniversary of the festival.
Radio
On Beats 1, Apple Music’s global radio station, Lou Adler and Paul Tollett look ahead to the 50th anniversary of the Monterey International Pop Festival with Pharrell Williams and Scott Vener on OTHERtone. Tune in on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 12pm PT/3pm ET at apple.co/beats1onair.
Beats 1 is also doing a 1-hour special, titled “Monterey Pop On Beats 1” which will be airing on June 15 at 7pm PT/10pm ET, June 16 at 6am PT/9am ET, and June 17 at 9pm PT/12am ET.
50th Anniversary Festival
Another Planet Entertainment, Goldenvoice, and The Monterey International Pop Festival Foundation will be presenting a 50th anniversary celebration festival from June 16 – 18, 2017, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds – the exact date and location it once took place 50 years ago. It will feature performances by Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band, Booker T. Jones, Father John Misty, Jim James and more. 3-Day GA and VIP Tickets are currently on sale. The Monterey International Pop Festival Foundation (MIPFF) is a non-profit charitable and educational foundation empowering music-related personal development, creativity, and mental and physical health. In the spirit of Monterey International Pop Festival, and on the behalf of the artists who took part, the Foundation awards grants to qualified organizations and individuals with identifiable needs in those areas.
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