Celebrate Tom Petty’s Birthday Bash with a virtual festival featuring special guests

For the first time ever, the Petty estate is working alongside fans and engaging with the music community to celebrate and pay tribute to Tom Petty. This year, Tom Petty Radio (Ch. 31) is honoring what would have been Tom Petty’s 70th birthday (October 20) with an extra special virtual party. The channel recently kicked off the Tom Petty Birthday Bash with an audio broadcast that can be heard On Demand via the SiriusXM app now. Scroll to see the full lineups for the broadcast.

In 2017, the inaugural Tom Petty Birthday Bash debuted in Tom’s hometown of Gainesville, FL, where fans gathered for the free, six-hour show of all Petty tunes performed in the legendary musician’s honor. The celebration has since grown into a full-fledged music festival featuring local as well as national acts, with fans traveling across the country to celebrate the life and legacy of Tom Petty.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year’s special Tom Petty Birthday Bash will be held virtually with 5 hours of performances, testimonials, and tributes to Tom from friends and fans, including Stevie Nicks, Chris Stapleton, Post Malone, Foo Fighters, The Killers, Norah Jones, The Raconteurs, Jason Isbell, a very special performance by Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench, and many more.

In 2015, SiriusXM and Tom Petty launched Tom Petty Radio, an exclusive audio channel curated by the man himself. As an extension of his life’s work in music, the channel served as a passion project for Tom. Since his passing, the channel remains dedicated to the music of Tom’s legendary career, including worldwide radio premieres of unreleased studio and live recordings exclusive to SiriusXM, unique cover versions of his songs, and rare live performances from his personal vaults. The channel also features Guest DJs and interview segments with Tom (previously recorded) and those who knew him best, conducted by acclaimed journalist and SiriusXM host David Fricke. Tom Petty Radio continues to keep Tom’s spirit alive for all of those who have been touched by his music and for listeners just discovering his musical workings.

Tom Petty’s 70^th Birthday Bash will focus on raising awareness for Save Our Stages (NIVA), whose mission is to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent live music venues and promoters throughout the United States; Arts In Medicine, empowering musicians and impacting the lives of citizens in the Gainesville community and beyond; Digitunity, an initiative of the National Cristina Foundation which works to ensure everyone has the technology they need to thrive in our digitally connected society; and MusiCares, providing a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. Fans are encouraged to donate to these causes via links on TomPetty.com.

Tom Petty Birthday Bash Schedule & Lineup

Hosted by David Fricke, Mark Felsot, and Jason and Sarah Hedges

Caamp, Dawes, Grouplove, Jason Isbell, The Killers, Kurt Vile, The Raconteurs, Resynator feat. Grace Potter, Starcrawler with Mike Campbell, Larkin Poe with Steve Ferrone, Low Cut Connie, Andrew Leahey and The Homestead, Arts In Medicine Hospital Band, Edan Archer, Emma Swift, Hannah Harber, Hannah Wicklund, Have Gun Will Travel, Hedges, Jake Thistle, Jeff Slate’s Weekend Wilburys, Johnathan Coody, Michigan Rattlers, Miss Tess, Mr. Cool, Sunkat, The High Divers, Tristen Orphans

Tom Petty’s long-awaited Wildflowers & All The Rest was released last week on Warner Records to widespread critical acclaim. The album can be purchased/streamed here and exclusive Tom Petty Radio premiere specials can be heard On Demand below.