The yearly celebration of music known as the UMS has always been at the forefront of Colorado’s burgeoning local music community. The festival started out as a tdelicately curated night of music at the Bluebird Theater with 100 percent of ticket sales going to the bands. The first year was modest, with 300 people coming out to hear four bands. But after a number of years bouncing between the Bluebird and Gothic theaters, the UMS moved to South Broadway in the summer of 2006.

The first year after we moved up Broadway started simple: 25 bands in five rock clubs, all within walking distance of each other. A couple years later, the UMS was a different beast entirely: About 4,000 fans in attendance to see 150-plus local artists in more than 20 venues across two days – and with ticket revenues still going directly to the artists.

Planning for the 14th year of The Underground Music Showcase is well underway. The UMS is one of the Rocky Mountain region’s biggest and best independent music festivals and the premier showcase for Denver’s incredible local music scene. We’ve already had a record-breaking early on-sale and have announced a few of the amazing and varied artists who will be appearing at this year’s UMS.

You can be a part of the most exciting, music-filled weekend of the year by becoming a UMS volunteer! Work one or two shifts (about 4-5 hours each) and enjoy the rest of the festival for FREE. Or apply to be one of the specially selected full-time volunteers who are the true insiders of the festival and get access to our special, invitation-only Late Night Lounge.

Get your 4 day passes now. While supplies last.

NEW this year – Print at home tickets. Bring your print at home ticket to the Box Office for your 4 day wristband.

1. General access wristbands grant you access to all age appropriate venues and shows throughout UMS.

2. Single-day wristbands are only available for purchase from the box office day-of for $35. (But really, buy a 4 day wristie now for $50 and have access to the whole weekend!)

The UMS is huge this year. 400+ bands at 20+ venues over 4 days? That’s like, a lot to keep track of.

That’s why we built the The Official UMS App. It knows everything you need it to.

So in between tweeting about the #awesome #band you just saw and deciding which Instagram filter you should use on your next meal, you can plot out your UMS experience – all on your nifty smartphone.

Look up directions or parking options before you arrive, view and sort a list of artists and venues any which way you please, read REVERB‘s live UMS coverage, and even check the twitter and photo feeds to see your digital brilliance on display.

Download the App today!

information@theums.com

South Broadway between 5th and Alameda
Denver, Colorado 80203

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