HEINEKEN SILVER AT NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL
From first sip to backstage VIP
Challenge
Heineken Silver wanted to drive awareness, sampling, and sales through memorable fan experiences to 90K+ attendees over 3-days at North Coast, a premier electronic music festival.
Services
Hospitality
Strategy & Activation
Production & Content
Sampling
Solution
Through immersive touchpoints and unforgettable moments, Groundswell ensured that festival goers left with a lasting connection to Heineken Silver, turning casual sippers into loyal fans.
Before attendees cracked open a can, they saw digital content appear on the festival’s platforms, followed by a strong presence across the festival — signage at sitewide bars, a photo booth with an iconic stage backdrop, and multiple activation footprints with sampling and premium giveaways.
With each sample, consumers were entered to win a VIP Backstage Tour, instantly elevating the brand from a beer to an experience. Bartenders, trained brand highlights, support sales conversion at bars. Tastemakers, such as artists and VVIP guests, received custom gifting behind the scenes.
10k+
branded giveaways
90k+
attendee exposure
120m+
media impressions
7k+
samples

