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Los Angeles Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Pacific Symphony returns to Irvine for another ‘spectacular' summer season
Pacific Symphony, the resident orchestra of the Great Park Live amphitheater in Irvine, will return to the outdoor venue for another spectacular summer season, kicking off the Summerfest 2025 series with its traditional 'July 4th Spectacular.' This marks the second year the symphony has made Great Park Live its summer home, after the temporary live music venue replaced the FivePoint Amphitheater. 'We are thrilled to return for another season at Great Park Live, where music and community come together under the stars,' said Pacific Symphony president, John Forsyte. Presented by City of Hope Orange County, with support from the City of Irvine, the five-concert series will feature the Symphony's renowned conductors, including Pacific Symphony music director Carl principal pops conductor Enrico Lopez Yañez and principal pops conductor laureate Richard Kaufman. 'We know music has a transformative power to uplift, to bring people together, and to heal. That's something we celebrate at City of Hope Orange County,' Annette Walker, president of City of Hope Orange County said in statement. 'We look forward to celebrating another magical summer series with Pacific Symphony.' The Pacific Symphony performs more than 100 concerts each year. Its Summerfest series has become a fixture for outdoor entertainment in Orange County since 1987, when the orchestra began summer performances at Irvine Meadows, which became Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Later, the symphony moved to the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa before coming to the FivePoint Amphitheater in Irvine until its closure. The 'July 4th Spectacular' has become a patriotic tradition for the symphony and this year's Independence Day celebration will contain pieces that honor America and the iconic all-American hits from Jimmy Buffet and the Beach Boys. Led by Pops conductor laureate Richard Kaufman, the program will end with a fireworks display. On Aug. 2, Pacific Symphony uses the force with 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert.' The Pacific Symphony will perform the movie score live alongside the full-length feature film, making for an immersive experience for any Star Wars fan. On Aug. 23, attendees are invited to put on their boogie shoes for 'Disco Fever-Let's Dance!' as Lopez-Yañez is joined by vocalists Maiya Sykes and Ty Taylor to perform selections from the disco catalogue like 'Stayin' Alive,' 'I Will Survive' and 'The Hustle.' The show promises to be a fun but also deeply personal performance, inspired by Lopez-Yañez's father's love of disco. Then on Aug. 23, leads 'Beethoven's Emperor & Pictures at an Exhibition' with Michelle Cann on piano. The season closes out on Sept. 6 with the 'Tchaikovsky Spectacular.' Conducted by Francesco Lecce-Chong, the memorable program features Tchaikovsky's most iconic works, such as 'Piano Concerto No. 1' and 'Francesca da Rimini,' and crescendos into the incendiary '1812 Overture' complete with fireworks to punctuate the performance. The Great Park Live entertainment venue first opened in June 2024, serving the community as a temporary live music space until a more permanent venue is built at the Great Park. Forsyte noted that last summer's successful series encouraged the symphony to continue its summer tradition of playing music under the stars. 'This season builds on the energy of last year's Summerfest while introducing new, inspiring elements that elevate the experience,' said Forsyte. More elevated experiences are coming to the Great Park, as the the City of Irvine and the Great Park Board recently announced plans to add an aerial transport system known as 'Whoosh' to the park at the 2025 'State of the Great Park.' The event opened with a Pacific Symphony performance, and Forsyte said the symphony is happy to continue to bring orchestral music to the Orange County community in multiple capacities. 'We are dedicated to always bringing wonder, joy and connection through orchestral music,' said Forsyte. 'We can't wait to share these unforgettable moments with our community.' Pacific Symphony's Summerfest series runs July 4 to Sept. 6. Subscriptions are available with packages ranging in price from $189 to $580 with parking included. For details and tickets visit
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Summerfest in Milwaukee loses 2025 headliner after Julien Baker cancels tour
Summerfest 2025 has lost a buzzy act after Julien Baker canceled her planned tour with Torres, including a headlining show at the Milwaukee music festival's Aurora Pavilion June 27. Baker, 27, an acclaimed singer-songwriter and member of Grammy-winning supergroup Boygenius with Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus, announced on May 4 on Instagram that "due to recent events" she was "prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health." She added: "This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding." Torres shared the statement on Instagram. Further details were not available. However, the news came after Baker and Torres canceled a March 27 speaking engagement and performance at Ohio University because "one of our key members sustained a concussion and will need to take the next few weeks to recover." They also canceled an appearance at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, in late March. Baker and Torres's tour had stops planned throughout the summer for cities including New Orleans, Dallas and Philadelphia, behind their critically acclaimed country album "Send a Prayer My Way." Baker released her debut studio album, "Sprained Ankle," in 2015. Since 2018, she also has performed as part of Boygenius, snagging three Grammy wins in 2024 for best rock performance, best rock song and best alternative music album. Julien Baker, singer-songwriter and guitarist with the music group Boygenius, performs a surprise show during South by Southwest at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Austin. Baker has cancelled a planned tour with Torres, including a Summerfest headlining appearance in Milwaukee, for health reasons. A replacement has yet to be named for the canceled Summerfest show. Most of the headliners have been announced for the 2025 festival, with a couple prominent openings remaining, including closing slots at the festival's UScellular Connection Stage June 20, Miller Lite Oasis June 28, Aurora Pavilion July 4 and BMO Pavilion July 5. Summerfest will take place June 19 to 21, June 26 to 28 and July 3 to 5. Brendan Morrow from USA TODAY contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Summerfest loses 2025 headliner after Julien Baker cancels tour
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Skip Summerfest traffic. Here's how to get to the festival in 2025 without driving
One of America's largest music festivals is returning to Milwaukee's lakefront this summer with dozens of new headliners taking the stage. Milwaukee County Transit System announced this month it is offering several transit options for festivalgoers traveling to Summerfest 2025 without a car. Summerfest runs three weekends from June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5. Here's some options on how to get to the festival this year without a car. These Milwaukee County Transit System transit options will take you to or near Henry Maier Festival Park (the Summerfest grounds): MCTS shuttles offer nonstop direct access to the festival entrance outside the Mid Gate. Three Summerfest shuttles will run about every 15 minutes from College Avenue, Brown Deer Park or Hales Corners Park and Ride lots. Shuttles are cashless; passengers can pay using the Umo app, WisGo Card, most credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Round-trip fare is $12 for riders ages 12 and up, and $6 for youth and seniors and those with qualifying disabilities. The first shuttle leaves at 11:30 a.m. with the last buses departing Summerfest Mid Gate at 12:30 a.m. MCTS Connect: The Connect 1 BRT line is available to Summerfest riders with stops at The Couture on Michigan Avenue and Lincoln Memorial Drive. Buses will run more often on Saturday, leaving every 10 minutes. MCTS Regular Service: Several MCTS local routes will get you close to the grounds. For an extensive list of routes, visit Some pick up and drop off locations for MCTS regular routes include the Greenline, Route 15, Route 18 and Route 30. Several Milwaukee bars run shuttles to festival grounds during Summerfest. Here's a list of bars offering shuttle service: From the North: McBob's, 4919 W. North Ave. Spitfire's, 5018 W. State St. Jack's American Pub, 1323 E. Brady St. WurstBar, 1239 E. Brady St. Milwaukee Brat House, 1013 N. 3rd St. Shorewood Brat House, 4022 N. Oakland Ave. Belmont, 784 N. Jefferson St. Izzy Hops, 2311 N. Murray Ave. Uncle Buck's on Third, 1125 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Drive Buck Bradley's,1019 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr Drive Camp Bar Wauwatosa, 6600 W. North Ave. Who's on Third, 1007 N. 3rd St. From the South: O'Lydia's, 338 S. 1st St. Steny's Tavern & Grill, 800 S. 2nd St. Fat Daddy's, 120 W. National Ave. King Pins Spirits, 4102 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Spirits, 922 Milwaukee Ave. Newport, 939 E. Conway St. Paulies Pub, 8031 W. Greenfield Ave. Gingerz, 3915 S. Howell Ave. Dale Z's 3585 S. Howell Ave. Jersey's, 4024 S. Howell Ave. Redbar, 2245 E. St. Francis Ave. The Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Ave. Clementine's, 3143 S. Clement Ave. Patti's Power Plant, 2800 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. Attendees can rent a bike from nonprofit bikeshare program Bublr Bikes at one of the more than 100 docking stations in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and West Allis and bike to Summerfest. You can dock your bike at the Discovery World station and walk over to the festival grounds. For festivalgoers who are taking their own bike, you can park near the Mid, North and South gates. You can also take a Lime scooter to the festival grounds by downloading the app and parking it at designated parking areas near Summerfest's North and Mid Gates. RELATED: Bublr Bikes is adding 500 new bikes to its fleet this year The Hop streetcar will drop off festivalgoers at Milwaukee's lakefront with a stop at the Couture. The service is free and runs until 12 a.m. weekdays and on Saturday, and until 10 p.m. on Sunday. The L-line arrives every 20 minutes. You can see the full schedule here. Drivers can park at the Henry Maier Festival Parking lots starting at 9 a.m. Parking is $40 a day and is available on a first come, first served basis, according to its website. You can purchase parking at the lot entrances or in advance online. For a list of public parking lots near Summerfest grounds, visit Park Milwaukee. RELATED: Here's how to apply for Milwaukee County Transit System's first-ever apprenticeship programs This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Summerfest 2025: Shuttle, schedule, parking, bus routes, Lime scooters
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Summerfest 2025 lineup revealed: Lumineers, Megan Thee Stallion to headline
Summerfest, as it has in the past, will serve up one of the world's most musically diverse festival lineups of 2025. Folk-pop legends the Lumineers, crossover violinist Lindsey Stirling, former Migos rapper Offset, and DEVO are among the star-studded slate of performers expected to take the stage in Milwaukee. More than 130 new headliners were revealed Wednesday including Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan with his side project the Machine of God; sister pop duo Aly & AJ; a special joint performance by acclaimed singer-songwriters Julien Baker and Torres; a rare appearance from Andrew McMahon's project Jack's Mannequin; and Japanese kawaii metal band BABYMETAL. Summerfest, one of America's largest and longest-running music festivals, will span three weekends: June 19 − 21, June 26 − 28 and July 3 − 5 and take place on Milwaukee's lakefront at Maier Festival Park. The full lineup, which should amount to around 600 acts performing on 11 official stages, is expected to be revealed by May. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. How to get tickets for Summerfest 2025, and how much they cost Single-day general-admission tickets are available for $30 at the box office and Three-day general-admission passes are $63. Nine-day general-admission passes are $130 but are available for $57 through 11:59 p.m. Feb. 18. Additional promotional deals, including multiple opportunities for free admission, will be announced this spring. General admission tickets offer access to all of Summerfest's stages except for its largest venue: the 23,000-person-capacity American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Separate tickets are required for amphitheater concerts, with prices varying per seat and show, but they include same-day general admission to Summerfest. That's where the Lumineers will perform on closing night, with Hippo Campus opening. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the box office and Summerfest website and include Summerfest general admission on July 5. Reserved seats for evening performances at Summerfest's BMO Pavilion stage also require a separate ticket. Prices vary per seat and show, with reserved seat tickets including same-day Summerfest general admission. Summerfest also sells separate tickets for its Level Up elevated viewing platform for evening performances at the Miller Lite Oasis stage. Tickets are $75 and include access to seating, a private bar, private restrooms and two select Miller and Pepsi beverages. All of these tickets are available at the box office and Summerfest website. Previously announced Summerfest 2025 performers include Megan Thee Stallion, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone Wednesday's headliners join a lineup that includes 14 previously announced shows at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater and BMO Pavilion. Tickets are on sale for these Summerfest amphitheater concerts: Reserved seats are also on sale for these Summerfest pavilion concerts: The Isley Brothers with Eric Benét (June 19) George Thorogood & the Destroyers with Foghat (June 20) Japanese Breakfast (June 21) The Avett Brothers (June 26) Cake (June 27) Riley Green (June 28) Chicago (July 4) An American Family Insurance Amphitheater concert for July 4 and BMO Pavilion concerts for July 3 and 5 have yet to be announced. Summerfest will officially celebrate Juneteenth for the first time Summerfest will also officially celebrate Juneteenth for the first time in its 57-year history on opening night. Several previously announced performers have been booked specifically for the occasion: including the Isley Brothers, Gary Clark Jr., Ginuwine, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, Joy Oladokun, Mike Jones, Fabolous and Milwaukee artists Buffalo Nichols and the Shonn Hinton Experience. Summerfest is partnering with Northcott Neighborhood House for the celebration, which will include an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park at 6 p.m. June 19, featuring performances, remarks from representatives and acknowledgment of the year's Juneteenth scholarship recipients.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Up-and-coming artists can now apply to perform during Summerfest this summer
Up-and-coming artists can now apply to perform on the stages of one of the country's largest and longest-running music festivals. Summerfest, presented by American Family Insurance, announced that online submissions for artists to perform during the 2025 season are now open on its website. During the nine-day run on the city's lakefront, the festival features more than 600 artists spanning all genres, from classic rock to country. 'We are excited to partner with Amplead to continue to provide up-and-coming artists a platform to connect with thousands of music fans at Summerfest,' said Scott Ziel, Vice President of Entertainment, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc in a release. Here's what you need to know to apply to play at Summerfest this summer: Online artist submissions to perform during the 2025 Summerfest are now open through March 31. Up-and-coming artists can apply to play a 45 to 60 minute set during Summerfest this summer. There are more than 15 slots available. Applications are free. Click here to start your online application to play at Summerfest 2025, Summerfest will take place over three weekends: June 19-21, June 26-28 and July 3-5, 2025. For more information you can visit or its Facebook, X or Instagram pages. RELATED: Summerfest in Milwaukee adds acts for Juneteenth celebration, including Isley Brothers This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How to play at Summerfest 2025: Online artist submissions are open
