Furnace Fest marketed their 2024 edition as the "End Of An Era," which was true – but fans seemed to think that it meant Furnace Fest was done for. Then on November 21, Furnace Fest organizers announced there would be a 2025 edition happening between October 3 and 5, which of course prompted many confused (and excited) comments from fans.
So what's up? According to Furnace Fest co-organizer Johnny Grimes in an interview with Bham Now, Furnace Fest 2025 is the start of a new era. So the whole "End Of An Era" thing was accurate, it's just that maybe everyone read it wrong.
"We couldn't be more thrilled to usher in a new era of Furnace Fest" said Grimes. "Once we collectively decided to close this chapter of FF, I couldn't shake the question: What does the next era look like?
"I began reflecting on what the next four years could hold and how we could continue pouring into a community that means so much to us. After days of thinking, praying, and talking with friends, I approached Chad, my partner and the founder of FF, with an idea: Let's restructure the company and do this again.
"To my excitement, he agreed, and we've been working tirelessly over the past few weeks to make it happen. Together, we've reimagined the entire organization, streamlined leadership, simplified operations, and crafted a fresh vision for Furnace Fest.
"We're confident that the best days of Furnace Fest are still ahead. This new era is going to be something special, and we can't wait to share more with you. Stay tuned!"
As of right now, no bands or location have been announced for Furnance Fest 2025.
