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The Point Break Festival, an all-new two-day music festival in Virginia Beach, announced today that Sublime and Rebelution will headline the event coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront June 1-2. Featuring more than 20 bands throughout the weekend, the first-time festival will take place at 5th Street on the beach.
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As part of a limited run of tour stops in 2024, Sublime will take the stage on Saturday, June 1, with new lead singer Jakob Nowell, the son of the beloved original lead singer Bradley Nowell, alongside founding members Bud Gaugh (drums) and Eric Wilson (bass). The Grammy-nominated band Rebelution, best known for their soulful modern reggae, mixed with pop hooks, alt-rock grit, and hip-hop grooves, will anchor Sunday’s stacked line-up.
The inaugural event will also feature performances by Wiz Khalifa, Stephen Marley, Steel Pulse, Pepper, Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, Hirie, The Expendables, Bumpin Uglies, Denm, Tropidelic, Artikal Sound System, Ballyhoo, Passafire, REGLDGRN, Kash’d Out, Joe Samba, The Supervillians, Of Good Nature, Quasi Kings, Cultivated Minds, and Ganja Cat.
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Presale details will be available on the festival’s official website starting Thursday, March 7 at 10 a.m. ET, with the general on-sale for tickets begins Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. ET.
The Point Break Festival is produced by IMGoing, the Virginia Beach promoter and producer of concerts and events throughout the state of Virginia. IMGoing operates the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach Events, the entertainment and events program for the city of Virginia Beach. In addition, IMGoing promotes events at venues throughout the state, including The Hampton Coliseum, Chrysler Hall, Altria Theater, Roanoke Performing Arts Center and Carpenter Theatre. In addition to the nationally touring artists and festivals, IMGoing has produced many community and military events.
Indie star Angel Olsen is among the group of artists that has joined the lineup of Ecliptic, a singular four-day festival in Arkansas that will feature music performances, science presentations, expert panels and a one-of-a-kind view of a highly rare total solar eclipse.
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On Wednesday (Feb. 28), Olsen, Dengue Fever, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists and Mythbusters host Adam Savage joined a lineup that previously included Allah-Las, Blonde Redhead, Deerhoof, Shannon and the Clams, Sun Ra Arkestra, Mary Lattimore and a variety of speakers and specialists. Presented by Atlas Oscura, Ecliptic will be held at Cedar Glades Park outside Hot Springs, Ark. from Apr. 5-8.
The festival site is situated along the Path of Totality, allowing for a unique view of the eclipse that will occur in the afternoon of the fest’s final day. The next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States will occur in roughly two decades, on Aug. 23, 2044.
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“We are thrilled to host this joyous celebration of the solar eclipse,” says Megan Roberts, Atlas Obscura’s VP of Experiential. “With science and nature by day and music by night, there will be something for everyone — including 3.5 minutes of otherworldly midday darkness and thousands of fellow revelers to share the experience with. Whether attending the full weekend or just spending the day at this stellar eclipse viewing site, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a rare cosmic phenomenon in a truly unique way.”
In addition to the music lineup, Ecliptic will offer sunset solar meditations, stargazing sessions, educational science seminars, film screenings and hiking explorations. Atlas Obscura is presenting Ecliptic in partnership with Low Key Arts, the producers of long-running indie festival Valley of the Vapors.
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Early Tuesday (Feb. 27), Country Fest Queensland issued a statement that John Fogerty had been dropped from its 2024 lineup due to “unforeseen circumstances.” But in a newly shared statement of his own, the Creedence Clearwater Revival founder said that he was just as surprised as fans that he wouldn’t be performing at the festival. […]
Willie Nelson‘s upcoming Outlaw Music Festival Tour just might be the most star-studded one yet. The outing — which launches June 21 in Alpharetta, Georgia — will feature Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and John Mellencamp, along with Brittney Spencer, Celisse and Southern Avenue on various dates throughout the tour. Billy Strings, who just headlined three Nashville shows, will join the tour for a special concert outside Seattle, Washington at The Gorge.
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“This year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour promises to be the biggest and best yet with this lineup of legendary artists. I am thrilled to get back on the road again with my family and friends playing the music we love for the fans we love,” Nelson, 90, said in a statement.
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The Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The sold-out show garnered so much acclaim that organizers Blackbird Presents, Mark Rothbaum and Nelson developed it into a hugely-popular touring franchise that has welcomed artists including Chris Stapleton, Neil Young, Luke Combs, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Sheryl Crow, Eric Church, Bonnie Raitt, Tyler Childers and more over the years.
Tickets for this year’s tour go on sale to the general public on Friday (March 1) at 10 a.m. local time here. Citi is the official card of the tour, with Citi cardmembers having access to presale tickets on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. local time until Feb. 29 at 10 a.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program.
See the full list of tour dates and lineups for the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour below:
June 21 — Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Celisse
June 22 — Charlotte, N.C. @ PNC Music Pavilion
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Celisse
June 23 — Raleigh, N.C. @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Celisse
June 26 – Virginia Beach,VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Celisse
June 28 — Syracuse, NY @ Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Celisse
June 29 — Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Celisse
June 30 — Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Celisse
July 2 — Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Celisse
July 6 — Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Celisse
July 7 — Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Celisse
July 29 — Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Brittney Spencer
July 31 — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Brittney Spencer
Aug. 3 — Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Brittney Spencer
Aug. 4 — Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Brittney Spencer
Aug. 7 — Boise, ID @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Brittney Spencer
Aug. 9 — Spokane, WA @ ONE Spokane Stadium
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Brittney Spencer
Aug. 10 — George, WA @ Gorge Amphitheatre
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Billy Strings
Brittney Spencer
Sept. 6 — Somerset, WI @ Somerset Amphitheater
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Southern Avenue
Sept. 7 — Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Southern Avenue
Sept. 8 — St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Southern Avenue
Sept. 11 — Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Southern Avenue
Sept. 12 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Southern Avenue
Sept. 14 — Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Southern Avenue
Sept. 15 — Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Southern Avenue
Sept. 17 — Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
Willie Nelson & Family
Bob Dylan
John Mellencamp
Southern Avenue
Lil Wayne, Summer Walker, Latto and Gucci Mane are among the talent lineup set for the upcoming TwoGether Land festival. The inaugural Southwest urban music festival — an extension of the ONE Musicfest brand and in partnership with Live Nation — will take place May 25-26 at the historic Fair Park in Dallas.
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The Memorial Day weekend event celebrating R&B and hip-hop will also present established and rising acts such as newly minted Grammy-winner Tyla, Muni Long, Dru Hill, Jeezy, Kenyon Dixon, Key Glock, Mariah the Scientist, Three 6 Mafia and 310babii. Artists from Dallas’ local music scene will also be spotlighted on a curated stage by legendary radio personality Bay Bay, with featured performances from Big Tuck, Erica Banks, Yella Beezy, Chalie Boy, Dorrough and more.
In a press release announcing TwoGether Land’s arrival, ONE Musicfest founder J. Carter says, “We’re thrilled about going to Dallas for the inaugural TwoGether Land Festival. Continuing our motto of unity through music, the festival will be an unforgettable experience for our ever-growing community. We look forward to TwoGether Land becoming a must-attend event, much like ONE Musicfest.”
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ONE Musicfest’s new sister festival will also host a podcast stage that will treat attendees to candid discussions and unfiltered insights from Angela Yee’s Lip Service, Whorible Decisions, Reallyfe Street Starz, Mazi’s World and The Smoothvega Podcast. Among the brands signed on as sponsors are Procter & Gamble, Toyota and Martell.
Now in its 14th year, Atlanta-based ONE Musicfest celebrated hip-hop’s 50th anniversary in Oct. 2023 with a lineup that included Janet Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Brent Faiyaz and others. Over the course of its run thus far, the festival has featured a wide variety of artists including: SZA, Lil Baby, Tank & The Bangas, H.E.R. Usher, Lauryn Hill, A$AP Rocky, OutKast, Janelle Monae, Rick Ross and Damian Marley.
Additional information about TwoGether Land, including schedule, full lineup and presale tickets, is available on the website.
Reunited thrash metal band Slayer will headline the second night of this year’s Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, KY. The band join fellow headliners Slipknot, Mötley Crüe and Korn at the event slated to take place at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center on Sept. 26-29.
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The 10th anniversary of North America’s largest rock festival will also feature sets from Disturbed, Judas Priest, Five Finger Death Punch, Evanescence, Falling in Reverse, Breaking Benjamin, The Offspring, Staind, Till Lindemann, Chevelle, Dropkick Murphys, Halestorm, Gojira, Seether, In This Moment, Anthrax, Sum 41, Mastodon and Rage Against the Machine guitarist and solo act Tom Morello.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Slayer will be reuniting for an earth-shattering performance at Louder Than Life,” promoter Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents said of the thrash icons who retired in 2019 after what they said at the time was their final tour. ”I was at their last show at The Forum in 2019 and have been working since then to bring them back to the Louder stage! With over 140 bands on five stages, we’re celebrating our 10th Louder Than Life with the biggest lineup yet!”
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Slayer — whose final lineup included original members guitarist Kerry King and bassist/singer Tom Araya along with drummer Paul Bostaph and guitarist Gary Holt — were also announced as headliners for this year’s Riot Fest on Wednesday (Feb. 21).
The 150 acts at Louder Than Life will set up on five stages at the festival that will also include a selection of Louisville’s best spirits and local cuisine and sets from Anthrax, Mastodon, Architects, Skillet, Clutch, Highly Suspect, Lorna Shore, Body Count, Spiritbox, Grandson, Nothing More, Sevendust, Jinjer, Poppy, Badflower, Starset, Sleeping With Sirens, Filter, Eagles of Death Metal, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, Marky Ramone Plays the Ramones Classics, Black Stone Cherry, PUP, Three 6 Mafia, P.O.D., Fozzy, Fugitive, Saosin, L.S. Dunes, Biohazard, Polaris, From Ashes To New, LIT and many more.
Single day and weekend GA admission along with Park Community VIP passes and information on new Loud Lounge Suites are on sale now here; Angel’s Envy Top Shelf VIP passes, RV and car + tent camping passes are already sold out.
Check out the 2024 Louder Than Life festival poster below.
Baja Beach Fest, originally dedicated exclusively to reggaetón and Latin trap, has transformed into a dynamic celebration that amplifies the convergence of música urbana and regional Mexican music live entertainment.
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Entering its sixth year, the festival makes its return to the beachside shores of Rosarito, Mexico, from Aug. 9 to 11.
Now billed as “the reggaetón and Latin music festival,” BBF welcomes back Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro to its stage as a headliner for his Friday, Aug. 9, performance; he last appeared in 2019. The excitement continues into Saturday with 2023’s breakout star Peso Pluma leading the charge as the night’s headliner. Sunday heralds the festival debut of Fuerza Regida, the trailblazers of the belikeada movement. Capping off the weekend, Colombian American artist Kali Uchis is set to deliver a special performance on Sunday.
The festival boasts a stellar roster of returning acts, including Panamanian star Sech; Becky G from Inglewood, Calif.; and Puerto Rican sensations Chencho Corleone, Jhayco, Yandel, among others. Exciting newcomers set to debut include Puerto Rico’s Omar Courtz, Xavi known for “La Diabla,” in addition to Colombian group Piso 21, Mexican American rapper Snow Tha Product, and more. The event also features established names such as Jowell & Randy, De La Ghetto, as well as Argentinian singer-rapper Tiago PZK, and DJ Fredy Fresco, DJ Dynamiq and DJ Miriam behind the decks.
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The previous BBF edition marked a pivotal moment, as the festival, initially dedicated to música urbana, embraced regional Mexican music, spotlighting Tijuana’s own Grupo Firme.
Since its inception in 2018 by founders Aaron Ampudia and Chris Den Uijl, Baja Beach Fest 2024 continues to build on its legacy as a must-attend event, especially for Southern California residents, with Rosarito being a 45-minute drive south of San Diego, Calif.
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Nas, Jill Scott and Lil Wayne will headline the 2024 Roots Picnic. The June 1-2 annual throw down in The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia will feature Weezy celebrating the music of his hometown of New Orleans with Trombone Shorty and PJ Morton, as well as other superstar collaborations, including the Roots’ Black Thought […]
Kanye West is returning to Rolling Loud. After bailing on his headlining set in 2022, West is set to perform at the California festival‘s newly-announced Thursday night (March 14) kick-off date. Ye broke the news himself when he revealed Vultures would be coming to Rolling Loud on Thursday (Feb. 15) with an Instagram post showcasing […]
It may be Valentine’s Day, but if you are really in the mood for love it might make sense to pass up those chocolates and long-stemmed roses today and save your romantic gesture for a late summer date to the inaugural swoon-worthy Fool in Love festival.
The packed lineup for the August 31 gig at Sofi Stadium-adjacent Hollywood Park in Los Angeles will be headlined by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, with a stacked roster of classic R&B and soul stars including Al Green, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, the Isley Brothers, Charlie Wilson, the O’Jays, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, the Stylistics, the Chi-Lites, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Zapp, Kool & the Gang, Rose Royce and Morris Day & the Time, among many others.
Fans can signs up now for an access code to a presale that begins on Friday (Feb. 16) at 1 p.m. ET here; a public onsale will follow at 5 p.m. ET if any tickets remain. GA, GA+, VIP and Platinum tickets will be available with layaway payment plans starting at $19.99 down.
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Also slated to perform at the show are: Santana, Eric Burdon & the Animals, the Jacksons, War, the Spinners, the Whispers, Durand Jones & the Indications, Barbara Mason, Mayer Hawthorne, Durand Jones, the Delfonics, the Stylistics, Los Lobos, Stevie B, Heatwave, the Bar Kays feat. Larry Dodson, Cameo, Shalamar, S.O.S. Band, Dazz Band, the Legendary Blue Notes, Bloodstone, Frankie J, Con Funk Shun, the Pointer Sisters, the Mary Jane Girls and many more.
Check out the full lineup below.