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It seems that Coachella is in need of a big name talent to headline their 2025 show. Word on the street is both Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna have both declined.
As spotted on Bloomberg News, the once popular music festival is apparently trying to reclaim their greatness for next year’s event. According to the report both the rapper and songstress have politely said no to the opportunity of closing out the show. It is assumed that Kendrick passed because he was booked to perform at the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show and apparently will follow that appearance with a stadium tour. Many speculate that Rihanna, on the other hand, is busy being a mother and an entrepreneur and has no urge to return to performing live. This apparently has put Coachella leadership in a tight spot as they have come to the realization that the festival is no longer what it once was.
Reporter Lucas Shaw says Coachella founder Paul Tollett has been feverishly “working the phones” in order to secure a high-profile artist to ensure that the concert series not only sells out but returns to its former cultural prominence. But as the article notes, it has become increasingly more difficult to book the biggest and brightest stars in music as these performers can pull those astronomical booking fees on their own.
Coachella 2025 will take place April 11-13 and April 18-20. You can find more information on the festival here.
This year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival kicked off its first weekend on Oct. 4 – 6, taking over Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. This year’s headliners included Tyler the Creator, Dua Lipa, Chris Stapleton and Blink-182, as well as performances from artists including Carin Leon, Benson Boone, Renee Rapp, Norah Jones, Teddy Swims, Chappell […]
This past Labor Day Weekend, the rolling hills of Napa, Calif. were filled with fans in town to attend the Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience festival, curated by Robert Glasper. The iOne Digital team was on the grounds to take in the Black Radio Experience, and we were moved by the display of music, art, wine, and culture.
The Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience kicked off on the first day of Labor Day Weekend and was held at the Meritage Resort and Spa. The BRE team did an excellent job of transforming the sprawling resort into a welcoming performance space, complete with brand installations, a wine garden, food trucks, VIP experiences, and plenty of seating for fans to take in the performances.
On the first day (August 30), vibraphonist Joel Rosshas’ Joel Ross’ Good Vibes got the festival going at the Blue Note Stage, with producer Madlib and drummer Daru Jones taking to the Black Radio Stage. Madlib also brought out guests on his set such as his Loot Pack band member Wildchild, who some might know as the father of actor Miles Brown, vocalist Stacy Epps, and rapper Your Old Droog.
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Terrace Martin rocked the Blue Note Stage, taking listeners through his wide musical journey while picking up a variety of instruments and also sharing humorous bits about himself throughout his performance. Common and Pete Rock, who are currently on tour in support of their new album, The Auditorium Vol. 1, put on a spirited performance of their classics along with tracks from the new project.
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At the resort’s Estate Cave, André 3000 held three separate performances titled “New Blue Sun Live” which featured him performing with a backing band and using several wind instruments much like he did on his latest album of the same name. Three Stacks’ held three shows daily across the span of the festival at the Estate Cave. Golden Globes winner and singer Andra Day was another early highlight with a passionate performance that had attendees on their feet.
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The first night concluded with the legendary Jill Scott and she proved once more why she is in demand as a performer, running through just about every song you’d want to hear, including the sultry “Crown Royal,” and the Go-Go-tinged “It’s Love” among other hits.
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On the second day (8/31), drummer Kendrick Scott set things off on the Blue Note Stage with an energetic set that displayed his mastery of the sticks. DJ Jazzy Jeff was slated to perform on the Black Radio Stage but DJ Premier of Gang Starr fame gamely filled the slot with a crowd-pleasing set full of grooving soul tracks and R&B from the 1970s and beyond.
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Bassist Derrick Hodge rocked Blue Note Stage shortly after and pulled double duty on Saturday with a following set with the Color of Noize Orchestra. Around the same time, Tank and The Bangas were torching the Black Radio Stage and as we’ve seen before, Tarriona “Tank” Ball gave it her all on the stage with a mixture of poetry, rapping, and singing.
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As this festival was created from the mind of Robert Glasper, the talented musician made his rounds during several sets throughout the weekend and hosted his first full set with special guest, Marsha Ambrosius.
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John Legend closed things out on Saturday with all the style and professionalism one can imagine. At one point during his set, Legend explained to the crowd how he came to work with Kanye West, now known as Ye, and the origin of his stage name among other anecdotes. Based on our observation of the crowd, this was another standout moment of the festival.
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On the final day, we spent much of our day in interview mode so we regretfully missed several sets such as RC & The Gritz, Christian McBride, Cimafunk, and Eric Roberson. However, we did get to sit down with Erro and we’ll be sharing more from our chat in later posts. In between the busy interview schedule, we did get to see some of Ledisi’s set from the Pattern Beauty suite — more on that later — and we also got to catch the “New Blue Sun Live” experience in person.
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The final sets of the night were Niles Rodgers and CHIC, and Glasper alongside Musiq Soulchild, capping a weekend full of music, wine, and several examples of Black elegance and excellence.
The iOne Digital team also attended some of the on-site experiences, such as the JAM Session with Robert Glasper & Chef Ken L. Polk from Chicago, with Glasper serving as his sous chef.
We also checked out the Ladies First Power Hour: Cocktails & Conversation with Kendra Anderson & Imane Hanine and had the pleasure of interviewing the pair after the experience. We also got to get some brunch in among the elevated vineyard grounds via the “For the Love of Jazz” Soul Brunch by Chef Jay Foster & DJ Mara Hruby, featuring John Legend’s LVE Wine.
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In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing some of the content we captured from the grounds, including the aforementioned interviews. We interviewed Andra Day, Derrick Hodge, Frankie Zombie, and more so please stay tuned.
Once again, the iOne Digital team owes a great deal of gratitude to the Black Radio Experience team for the hospitality and assistance in allowing us to experience the festival as intended.
To learn more about the Blue Note Jazz, click here.
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On Sunday (Sept. 8) day two, the second edition of the Arre Festival, taking place in Mexico City’s Curva 4 Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, became a platform for new artists in the regional Mexican music space, featuring corridos tumbados superstar Junior H as the headliner. Read day one recap here. Throughout the various stages of the […]
Summerfest 2024 kicked off on June 20 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and some of the biggest stars showed up on stage and off. Weekend one’s headliners included Kane Brown with Kameron Marlow and Nightly; Motley Crüe with Seether and Buckcherry; and SZA with Aminé. Goo Goo Dolls, Black Pumas, Chelsea Cutler, […]
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2024 has several exciting music festivals in store. From highly anticipated events like Summerfest and Lollapalooza to niche gatherings like Bonnaroo and Pitchfork, these festivals feature a diverse array of genres, from rock and indie to hip-hop and electronic.
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This past weekend, festival-goers around the world enjoyed the Bonnaroo Music Festival, which featured performances from Chris Lake, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Diplo, Carly Rae Jepsen, and many more.
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This year, a diverse lineup of artists including Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Blink-182, Bush, Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Luke Combs, Missy Elliot, Metallica, Olivia Rodrigo, Paramore, Taylor Swift, Usher and many more want to ensure fans have ample opportunities to catch their favorite performers live.
Scroll down to explore 15 summer tours and 20 highly anticipated music festivals to attend this year. If you’re looking for a discount on tickets, Billboard has an offer to save you money at Vivid Seats. Take $20 off select purchases of $250+ with the code: BB2024 (offer valid on first purchase only).
For more tour guides, check out our roundups of 31 Must-See Tours & Music Festivals, Top 10 Tours of All Time, and U.S Tours from Latin Artists.
SZA performs during the 2024 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 6, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
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All Your Friends Festival — Fall Out Boy, Billy Talent, Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, Plain White T’s, Fefe Dobson, The All-American Rejects, Silverstein, Mayday Parade, Gym Class Heroes and We the Kings, among other artists will be performing. All Your Friends Festival is set to take place at Burl’s Creek in Ontario, Canada from Aug. 24-25. Get your tickets here.
Broccoli City Festival —Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, PARTYNEXTDOOR, KAYTRANADA, Victoria Monét, Key Glock, Sexyy Red, Teezo Touchdown, Fridayy, Baby Tate and Lil Yachty, and many more artists will be taking on the stage. The Broccoli City Festival will be taking place at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., from July 27-28. Get tickets here and here.
Day In Day Out Festival — Carly Rae Jepsen, The Head and the Heart and Bleachers, Suki Waterhouse, Peach Pit, Men I Trust, Hippo Campus, The Walkmen and Amyl and the Sniffers, among other artists will be taking the stage. Day In Day Out Fest will take place at Washington’s Seattle Center from July 12-14. Get your tickets here and here.
Essence Festival — Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, SWV, Tank and the Bangas, The Roots, Big Boi, Donell Jones, D-Nice, Ha Sizzle, Lloyd, Teedra Moses, T-Pain, and Usher will be performing. This festival will take place in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome from July 4–7. Get your tickets here and here.
Faster Horses Festival — The lineup includes Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, HARDY, Cody Johnson, Old Dominion, Riley Green, Tyler Hubbard, Ashley Cooke, and many more. The Faster Horses Festival will take place at the Irish Hills of Brooklyn, Michigan, and will run from July 19-21. Get your tickets here and here.
Four Chord Music Fest — This festival will take place at Carrie Furnace in Pittsburgh from June 22-23. Featuring performances from Something Corporate, The Story So Far, Senses Fail, State Champs, Motion City Soundtrack and more. Get your tickets here and here.
Global Citizen Festival — This festival will take place in New York at the Great Lawn of Central Park on Sept. 28. Get tickets here and here.
LadyLand Festival — Celebrate Pride Month at the LadyLand Festival which will take place Under the K Bridge Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, on June 28-29. Get ready to see performances from Tinashe, Arca, Tokischa, Bob the Drag Queen, Julia Fox, Rahim C. Redcar, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Slayyyter, Baby Tate, Kandy Muse and more. Snag your tickets here and here.
Levitate Music and Arts Festival — Dirty Heads, Oliver Anthony, Mt. Joy, Tash Sultana, Sublime, Lake Street Dive, Charley Crockett, Cory Wong, and more artists will take the stage at Levitate Music and Arts Festival. This festival runs from July 5-7 at the historic Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Get your tickets here and here.
Kesha performs at OUTLOUD Music Festival at 2024 WeHo Pride on May 31, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.
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Lollapalooza Festival — SZA, Tyler, the Creator, Blink-182, The Killers, Future x Metro Boomin, Hozier, Stray Kids, Melanie Martinez, Skrillex, Tate McRae, Conan Gray, Reneé Rapp, Kesha, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Teddy Swims, Megan Moroney, RAYE, Tyla, FLO and other artists take the stage. The festival will take place at Grant Park in Chicago from Aug. 1-4. Get your tickets here and here.
Minnesota Yacht Club Festival — Gwen Stefani, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, The Black Crowes, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, The Head and the Heart, Morgan Wade, The Offspring, Hippo Campus and Gary Clark Jr., and many more will be performing at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival. The festival will take place at the Harriet Island Regional Park in Saint Paul, MN, from July 19-20. Get your tickets here.
Mosswood Meltdown Festival — B-52s, The Mummies, Redd Kross, Pure Hell, Hunx & His Punx, Big Freedia and more artists will be taking on the stage at the Mosswood Meltdown Festival. The festival takes place at Mosswood Park in Oakland, California, July 6-7. Get tickets here and here.
Music at the Intersection Festival — The festival includes performances from Black Pumas, Big Boi, Lettuce, Chingy, Chaka Khan, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, Samara Joy, Jordan Ward, Cimafunk and Lady Wray. The Music at the Intersection Festival takes place from Sept. 14-15 at the Grand Center Arts District of St. Louis, Missouri. Get your tickets here.
Post Malone performs onstage at Spotify House during CMA Fest 2024 – Day 1 at Ole Red on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Outside Lands Music Festival — Tyler, the Creator, The Killers, Sturgill Simpson, The Postal Service, Grace Jones, KAYTRANADA, Jungle, Chris Lake, Gryffin, Schoolboy Q, Teddy Swims, Reneé Rapp, Victoria Monét, FLETCHER, Tyla, Chappell Roan, Channel Tres, Corinne Bailey Rae, Post Malone, and more will be performing. Outside Lands Music Festival will take place at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco from Aug. 9-11. Get your tickets here and here.
Palm Tree Music Festival — Catch the Swedish House Mafia, Kygo, Sofi Tukker, Purple Disco Machine, and more in Hamptons, New York on June 22. The festival will also head to Lake Tahoe on July 12, featuring performances by Gryffin and Disco Lines. Get tickets here and here.
Pitchfork Music Festival — Performers include Black Pumas, Jamie xx and Alanis Morrissette, Jai Paul, 100 Gecs, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jessie Ware, Brittany Howard, MUNA, Tkay Maidza and Grandmaster Flash. Pitchfork Music Festival will be taking place at Union Park in Chicago from July 19-21. Get your tickets here and here.
Rocklahoma Festival — Performers include Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed and Slipknot, Evanescence, A Day to Remember, Lamb of God, Halestorm, Skillet, Mastodon and more. The Rocklahoma Festival will take place at Rockin Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor and run from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. Get your tickets here and here.
Summerfest — Summerfest has returned! SZA, Goo Goo Dolls, Kane Brown, Maroon 5, Tyler Childers, Keith Urban, AJR, Lil Uzi Vert, Lily Rose, MUNA, Carly Rae Jepsen, Chase Rice, Amy Grant, Lil Yachty, Mötley Crüe, and more will take on the stage. The festival will be held for three weekends — June 20-22, June 27-29 and July 4-6, 2024. Get your tickets here and here.
Watershed Music Festival — The Watershed Music Festival will feature performances from Luke Bryan, HARDY, Old Dominion, Riley Green, Cole Swindwell, Koe Wetzel, Dylan Scott, Brian Kelley, Maddie & Tae and more. The festival will take place at Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington from Aug. 2-4. Get tickets here and here.
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The Blue Note Jazz Festival began in New York City in 2011 to honor the 30th anniversary of the famed Blue Note Jazz Club in Greenwich Village. Coming this summer, The Blue Note Jazz Festival: The Black Radio Experience will take place in Napa Valley, Calif. featuring John Legend, Jill Scott, and André 3000 as headliners.
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The Blue Note Jazz Festival hosted its first event in 2022 in Napa Valley and will return in 2024 with Robert Glasper, the festival’s artist-in-residence, setting the musical tone. As mentioned above, the vocal talents of John Legend and Jill Scott will be on display with André 3000 certain to bring his wind instruments to the stage. Joining the headliners are Musiq Soulchild and Marsha Ambrosius who will take the stage with Glasper for a special vocal performance.
The lineup is stacked and represents several facets of Black music including acts such as Andra Day, Ledisi, Common and Pete Rock, Madlib, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and more.
“Every year our festival in Napa brings a unique vibe, and this year we are bringing you the Black Radio Experience during Labor Day weekend with a dope list of artists for an exclusive hang,” Robert Glasper shared in a statement.
“This year’s event promises an even more boutique, intimate, and exclusive vibe than ever before, presenting an unparalleled caliber of iconic artists,” said Alex Kurland, Director of Programming of Blue Note. “Robert Glasper’s vision and inspiration shape the talent and tone of the entire experience,” added Kurland.
There will also be onsite after-parties hosted by Madlib, Pete Rock, and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
The event will be held over three days at The Meritage Resort & Spa along with an array of food and beverage options and among them will be Chef Darryl Bell’s ‘In the Vineyard’ Stateline Road Smokehouse. The resort itself also features breakfast and dinner buffets for those who wish to indulge.
Hotel and ticket packages are on sale now with three-day GA passes starting at $499 going on sale Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 9 AM PST/12 PM EST. VIP experiences are also available and attendees can learn more by clicking here.
The Blue Note Jazz Festival: The Black Radio Experience takes place between August 30 and September 1.
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Dreamville Festival, the annual music event put together by J. Cole and his Dreamville Records team, makes its return to Raleigh, N.C. next month, and the headliners have been announced. Nicki Minaj, SZA, Chris Brown, and the aforementioned Cole are headlining the two-day event.
Dreamville Festival is one of the leading music events and kicks off festival season lovely while showcasing Dreamville’s roster and also supporting North Carolina nonprofits and businesses. The festival will be hosted once more at Dorothea Dix Park, with opportunities for fans to take in local cuisine, and purchase exclusive merch on the grounds.
Hip-Hop Wired was at the festival last year, and it was one of the best live experiences we’ve had in years. This year promises to be just as epic with things kicking off on April 6 with Lil Yachty, ScHoolboy Q, Sexxy Red, Jeremih, Teezo Touchdown, Amaarae, Luh Tyler, and Domani rocking the stage.
On April 7, Rema, Jeezy, Monica, Rae Sremmurd, Key Glock, Muni Long, TiaCorine, and Chase Shakur are on the bill. Of course, no Dreamville Festival would be complete without the Dreamville musical collective which includes J.I.D, EARTHGANG, Bas, Cozz, Lute, and Omen.
“Some of the biggest names in music will travel to Raleigh in only a few short weeks, bringing about one of the most highly anticipated festivals of the year. Our team looks forward to welcoming all of our Day One fans from around the world back to Dreamville Festival,”
said Dreamville Cofounder and Festival President Adam Roy in a statement.
As we’ve shared on our pages before, the festival is far more than music as the Dreamville team will promote a weekend-long series of free events and educational programming, along with platforming local businesses of all kinds.
To learn more about the festival and to purchase tickets, click here. The full lineup is also below.
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Jazz In The Gardens (JITG), an annual music festival in the city of Miami Gardens, returns to the Florida city for its 17th year. For this year’s festivities, the weekend will play host to performances from the likes of Maxwell, Summer Walker, Babyface, and a host of local legends.
Jazz In The Gardens kicks off officially on Saturday, March 9 at the Hard Rock Stadium with a power-packed lineup of the previously mentioned Summer Walker, Davido, Jazmine Sullivan, Fantasia, Kirk Franklin, Jaheim, Omarion, Tink, Eric Bellinger, and Pheelz along with a DJ set from the legendary Kid Capri.
On that same night, DJ Nasty 305 will rock the “Welcome To The Crib” seat featuring Miami stars Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Trina, Ball Greezy, Major 9, Michael Sterling, and dancehall legend, Wayne Wonder.
On Sunday, March 10, Maxwell, Babyface, Jeezy, and Scarface will take to the stage with Rickey Smiley as the host. From there, DJ Cassidy brings his Pass The Mic Live! event to the Hard Rock Stadium audience with Lil’ Kim, T.I., Too $hort, Uncle Luke, Tamia, Marsha Ambrosius, and October London on the help out.
Jazz In The Gardens is working in partnership with the Black Promoters Collective (BPC) to bring this event to the masses. Along with the music performances, on Friday, March 8, JITG will honor a quartet of police chiefs from neighboring districts via a special luncheon honoring Black women leaders. The honorees are Chief Delma Noel-Pratt of Miami Gardens, Chief Stephanie Daniels of Miami-Dade, Chief Cherise Gause of North Miami, and Chief Harvette Smith of North Miami Beach.
Tickets for this year’s Jazz In The Gardens start at 186.30 for a two-day general admission pass, along with a titanium entry pass listed at $1,500. To get your tickets for one of the hottest festivals of 2024, click here.
To learn more about Jazz In The Gardens and the city of Miami Gardens, click here.
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We may be hunkering indoors for the winter season, but major summer festivals around the world are beginning to announce their lineups, including Boston Calling 2024. As you build your lineup of tours and festivals, and even Las Vegas residencies you plan to see this year, Boston’s biggest music festival is one you’ll immediately want on your radar.
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This year, Boston Calling will take place May 24-26 at the Harvard Athletic Complex. The 2024 lineup will include headliners Ed Sheeran, Tyler Childers and The Killers, with other artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Leon Bridges, Reneé Rapp, Hozier, Young the Giant, Luke Hemmings, LoveJoy, Chappell Roan and many, many more planning to take the stage. Click here to see the full lineup.
Presale for 2024 Boston Calling began Thursday (Jan. 11), but tickets haven’t sold out yet — including for VIP and Platinum packages. You can get GA passes ranging from one to three days as well as extras on BostonCalling.com. Prices start at $175 for one-day passes and go as high as $2,799 for the Platinum package (with no hidden fees).
Can’t find the ticket you’re looking for? There are more ways to get tickets to Boston Calling 2024, including through resale sites like VividSeats, StubHub and Seat Geek (score $10 off your first purchase of $250+ when you use the code BILLBOARD10).
And, once you score your tickets, make sure to check out the latest travel deals before you start packing your festival gear and travel necessities to save on your hotel, flights and rental car.