Chicago’s premier live music event organizer, Auris Presents, has recently unveiled the lineup for the second edition of its Heatwave Music Festival, a creative paradise where music meets imagination. This two-day event is set to take place on June 10-11 at Northerly Island, the festival’s new location situated on the iconic lakefront of Chicago.
Heatwave Music Festival is a unique experience that offers festival-goers a chance to revel in a vibrant technicolor wonderland. Guests will be treated to globally renowned dance music from the most celebrated artists in the industry, surrounded by picturesque views of Chicago’s iconic skyline and Lake Michigan. The festival is a must-attend event for anyone looking to soak up the energy of summer festival season.
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This year’s festival will feature an impressive lineup of headliners, including the hometown return of Kaskade, the influential deadmau5 for their collaborative superduo Kx5’s Chicago debut, multi-talented artist GRiZ, pioneering dance megastar Tiësto, and renowned electronic duo and Gud Vibrations label heads Slander. Other notable artists include Gryffin, Loud Luxury, SIDEPIECE, A-Trak, VNSSA, Cheat Codes, LSDREAM, Deorro, Malaa, Whethan, Elephante, EDX, Luude, and Noizu. The festival will also feature a number of up-and-coming artists, such as KREAM, Coco & Breezy, Kaivon, Kai Wachi, Apashe, The Sponges, TWINSICK, Zingara, NOTD, and Automhate.
In addition to the impressive lineup of artists, Heatwave will also feature immersive art installations contributed by a variety of visual artists and creatives, which will elevate the festival’s experience. Last year’s highlights included installations such as DREAM with ME by Laura Kimpton, mural art by the artist Pretty Done, large-scale puppetry from Ellie Terrell, a pop-art inspired statue garden, and various photo opportunities. Fans can expect even more exciting art installations and experiences at this year’s festival.
Heatwave Music Festival is organized by Auris Presents, the reigning tastemakers of Chicago’s dance music and immersive festival community. The team behind the festival is also responsible for other popular live music and entertainment venues in Chicago, including RADIUS, Concord Music Hall, PRYSM, and more.
General tickets for Heatwave Music Festival are available now with payment plans. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit heatwavemusicfestival.com. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of music and imagination at Heatwave Music Festival this summer.
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