North Coast Music Festival Announces 2017 Lineup

By: Staff –

North Coast Music Festival, taking place on the sprawling grass of Chicago’s Union Park from September 1-3, has announced its 2017 lineup. Featuring incredible tree-dotted views of the city skyline, and 80 unbeatable performances from all corners of the creative pool, “Summer’s Last Stand” is music lovers’ chance to end the season on a high note.

Single Day, three-day and VIP tickets are on sale now at Northcoastfestival.com

For fans of bombastic hip-hop, high-flying electronic rhythms and crooning jam bands, fans can look forward to an experience that provides something for everyone. Headlining the festival on Friday will be a back-to-back set from EDM legends Deadmau5 and Eric Prydz, joining forces to bring their monumental house and techno creations to the main stage, and international hip-hop figure Gucci Mane, coming on the heels of his 10th studio album.

On Saturday, reggae prodigy Damian “jr. Gong” Marley, instrumental electronic rock ensemble Sound Tribe Sector 9 (Sts9), and champion of chipotle and wild bass heaters Carnage will end the evening in extraordinary style. Finally, eclectic alt-rock heroes Ween, iconic electronic composer Tipper and a TBA special surprise headliner will close out the weekend on Sunday.

In addition to the headliners, kicking off day one will be soulful electronic creator Bonobo playing live alongside a full band, rising rapper Lil Dicky, Boston-based funk family Lettuce, and groovy hip-hop instrumentalists Badbadnotgood.

Day two will see live sets from half of the legendary hip-hop duo Outkast, Big Boi, electro-soul composer Manic Focus with his accompanying band, along with a raucous rap performance from rising hip-hop extraordinaire Post Malone.

Day three will be graced by performances from UK grime figurehead Skepta, prominent dance music duo Hippie Sabotage, and three more surprise guests.