Lelia Cotton, Author at MUSICFESTNEWS

Riot Fest returned to Chicago’s Douglass Park this year with three things guaranteed: an absurdly stacked lineup, enough nostalgia to make your high school self … Continued

The Riot Fest gods have finally descended from the stage scaffolding and dropped the 2026 daily schedules. As expected, they didn’t simply organize a festival—they … Continued

There are music festivals, and then there’s Riot Fest — the annual Chicago gathering where punks, aging emo kids, hardcore lifers, metalheads, indie snobs, and … Continued

Summer music season just got a whole lot hotter. The official lineup for the 2026 Governors Ball Music Festival has dropped, and it’s shaping up … Continued

Festivals fans — rejoice. The 2026 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival lineup has officially dropped unexpectedly, with a massive slate of headliners and shock-drop acts … Continued

On October 4th, Twenty One Pilots brought their high-energy “Clancy Tour: Breach” to the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Long Island, delivering a … Continued

If you didn’t leave Riot Fest with dust in your lungs, beer on your shoes, and at least one bruise from an inflatable dinosaur, did … Continued

For more than a decade, Chicago’s beloved punk rock–celebrating Riot Fest has engaged in a uniquely affectionate tease with actor-musician John Stamos.   The festival’s … Continued

The Soundside Music Festival returns to Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on September 27–28, promising an unforgettable weekend of music. Headlining the event are The … Continued

The Governors Ball Music Festival returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, from June 6–8, 2025, marking its 15th anniversary. This year’s … Continued