Festival Announcement Season is here! Govball, Hinterland, Hangout, and more!
Get ready to tune in and turn up because the music festival season is just around the corner! As the days get longer and the beats get louder, it's time to embark on a melodic journey that transcends genres and unites music enthusiasts from all walks of life. Picture yourself surrounded by vibrant crowds, dancing under the open sky, and experiencing the magic of live performances that make your heart race and your soul sing. From indie vibes to EDM euphoria, this season promises a symphony of sounds that will create memories to last a lifetime. So, dust off your festival gear, embrace the rhythm, and let the music guide you through unforgettable moments!
Here are just a few we are excited about! This is not the full list; check back later as they roll out.
Hangout - May 17-19th
Hangout’s 2024 headliners demonstrate the festival’s multi-genre ethos, showcasing three of the most in-demand acts of the moment on the beaches of Gulf Shores. Alt-country superstar Zach Bryan is set to perform his stadium-filling anthems, fresh off of his chart-topping fourth studio album. Joining him for a rare U.S. festival performance will be influential songstress Lana Del Rey and her extensive catalog of dreamy hits. One of electronic music’s most captivating production duos, ODESZA, will also bring their acclaimed live show to Hangout’s main stage as one of their final shows of their “The Last Goodbye” era.
Who to see: ODESZA, Lana Del Rey, Doechii, Nelly, David Kushner, Dominic Fike, Sexyy Red
Hinterland Aug-2-4th
Hozier and Noah Kahan return to St. Charlies alongside Vampire Weekend, heading to the Hinterland festival. The festival will return to the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa, from August 2-4 and will also feature acts such as Chappell Roan, The Japanese House, and Blondshell.
Who to see: All headliners, especially Vampire Weekend, as their new album is around the corner. Orville Peck, Chappell Roan, Blondshell, The Last Dinner Party, Ethel Cain, Lizzy Mcalpine
Shakey Knees May 3-5th
This is one of those lineups where you go, “They have everyone.” Noah Kahan, Arcade Fire, Young The Giant, Weezer, Queens Of The Stone Age, The Offspring, Girl In Red, Foo Fighters, Billy Idol, and Portugal. The Man are just a few that will be there.
Shaky Knees 2024 will kick off at Central Park, Atlanta, Georgia, on May 3 through 5. The fest will feature over 60 bands, tons of local food, and extra non-music activities. Doors are expected to open at around 11:30 am each day.
Who to see: Everyone, This one is too hard to pick.
Governors Ball June 1-9th
Governors Ball, New York’s premier music festival, announced the lineup for its 2024 installment, marking the festival’s triumphant return to the iconic Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens during New York’s Music Month on June 7, 8, and 9. This year's lineup includes stellar headlining performances from Maplewood, NJ native, Grammy Award-winner SZA, 9x Grammy Award-nominee, Syracuse native and three-time Gov Ball alumni Post Malone, and 5x Grammy-nominated, returning headliner and ASCAP Vanguard Award recipients, The Killers. The lineup also includes an expanded presence of Latin music with artists like Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro, and Farruko, to name a few.
www.governorsballmusicfestival.com
Who to see: Peso Pluma, SZA, Don Tovliver, Sabrina Carpenter, P1harmony, Sexyy Red, Quarter of Change (Still kicking ourselves we miss their stop in Michigan), The Things, Husband