Being one of the country’s most popular music festivals, it is a staple for acknowledging all the musical genres we hold so dearly. Started as a farewell tour for Jane’s Addiction in 1991 by front man Perry Farrell, Lollapalooza comes from the slang term meaning “extraordinarily impressive”. That’s exactly what this year’s festival will do, bringing you a stacked lineup of heavy hitters on 7+ stages. I have to say, it’s going to be hard to peel me away from the Perry’s stage on Saturday, but the goal is I make it to every stage at least once to see as many of these musical legends as possible.
The after parties list is so large it will keep the dancing going all night. Over 30 different iconic Chicago venues are hosting incredible post-shows every night in connection with the festival. The Lolla take over is about to be real and I know that our new Chicago friends will show us an amazing time both during the fest and into the afters.
This year we are focusing not just on vibes and execution, but also festival styles, musical creativity in sets, and stand-out art installs! I am excited to see what the energy of the festival as a whole feels like. There are so many food and drink options that it will be like a mini bar crawl while we hop stages!
For those not attending Lollapalooza this year, you can catch the live streams on Hulu, and of course keep an eye out for our post article on the experience. We are counting down the days until we get to dance in the Chicago air!
