Hannibal Buress Announces Three-Day ‘Isola Fest’ Comedy And Music Festival In Mississippi

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Chicago comedian, actor and entrepreneur Hannibal Buress has announced the first Isola Fest, taking place Dec. 13-15 in Isola, Miss., headlined by Buress with support from artists including T-Pain, Flying Lotus, Open Mike Eagle and others.

The rural Mississippi town, named after the word “Isolation” and with a population of 800 people, is being billed as the “perfect backdrop for Buress’ three-day event”that will combine comedy, music, games, food and more under one roof at the “Playas Palace.” 

“I’m having a festival December 13-15th in rural Mississippi,” Buress says in a statement. “That’s kind of short notice but I’m good with it. Isola is short for Isolation. I know this sounds like some Fyre Festival part 2 type situation but we have things pretty much in order.  Our sandwiches are just as equally trash as theirs though. Some things you just can’t control. This is the town my mother’s side of the family is from.  My cousin owns a venue called Playaz Palace so I’m getting a deal on these nights.  The lineup is gonna be great. T-Pain, Flying Lotus, Open Mike Eagle, Eryn Allen Kane, Serengeti, and Khris Royal are all performing. It’s going to be a great time.” The festival website notes that Buress’ mother’s family is from Isola, Miss. 

He really is “having a festival,” as Pollstar has learned, with a representative saying the event is produced by Bamboozle Bessie Productions, adding, “It’s all in house.”