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

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