Our Mission

Fifty years ago, Vortex I made a bold statement about the values of a new generation. Vortex 2020 is a renewal of those commitments to build community, practice tolerance, and preserve our natural resources.

Vortex 2020 reimagines the typical music festival by adhering to three core principles:

• 1Vortex2020 will not charge a fee for entry. The ticket is volunteerism. In place of payment, attendees will give their time to official service projects in their communities.
• 2Organizers and volunteers will create the festival together. Using a commons-based production model, Vortex 2020 planning relies on the creativity of dedicated collaborators.
• 3Musicians, performers, and visual artists will have strong ties to the Pacific Northwest, and the broad range of performers will honor Oregon’s diversity.

To properly observe the fiftieth anniversary of Vortex I requires more than just producing another traditional music festival. Just as Vortex I was visionary in its time, Vortex 2020 will also distinguish itself by harnessing people power to create something transformational and to make history again.