The music lineups for the WPS Foundation Draft Kickoff and 8th Round Downtown events — both a part of Draft City Music Fest — have officially been announced this week with De La Soul and Less Than Jake featured as headliners.
The WPS Foundation Draft Kickoff on April 23 will include The Chocolateers, a Wisconsin-based alternative rock group starting off the performances at 4 p.m.; Grupo Kn Zavor, a Latin band performing at 5 p.m.; Luke Combs UK, a Luke Combs tribute band taking the stage at 6 p.m.; Riverboat Gamblers, a power punk band playing at 7:30 p.m.; and De La Soul, a hip hop group hitting the stage at 9 p.m. to wrap up the night.
8th Round Downtown, held on April 26, will feature performances by Hang Ten, a Wisconsin-based pop group at 5 p.m.; Rebelmatic, a group bringing a blend of punk, funk and hip hop at 6 p.m.; J Roddy Walston, playing rock music at 7 p.m.; GZA and the Phunky Nomads, a funk- and soul-influenced hip hop band at 8:30 p.m.; and Less than Jake, a ska/punk group rounding out the evening’s festivities at 8:30 p.m.
“Draft City Music Fest is truly one of the coolest things the City of Green Bay has ever done,” said Tom Johnson, Draft City Music Fest entertainment booking agent. “We have artists coming to our city who headline major festivals across the globe. We’re covering all kinds of genres from Hip Hop and Indie to Punk Rock and Country. There’s something for everyone, and the best part is it’s all free to attend which is rare for an event like this.”
The activities happening at Draft City Music Fest are free, but for those looking to make their Draft week in downtown Green Bay extra special, VIP Tickets are available.
VIP tickets are sold at $35 per day or $60 for both days. Amenities include an up-close concert-viewing location, access to beverage sales and conveniently located port-o-potties.
In addition to live music, Draft City Music Fest will feature other activities for attendees to enjoy, including a kid’s zone, glow zone, fireworks, beer garden, food trucks, mobile skate park and the Packers drum line at the Draft Kickoff and a kid’s zone and beer garden featuring the 8th Round pale ale collaborative beer from nine local breweries at 8th Round Downtown.
“Draft City Music Fest is sure to bring energy and excitement to the Broadway District and throughout all of downtown during Draft Week, said Brian Johnson, president and CEO of On Broadway, Inc. “The Broadway District is a hub of culture, creativity, and local pride; hosting an event of this caliber creates an opportunity for visitors to experience something uniquely Green Bay alongside the many residents who enjoy our programming efforts year-round. We’re thrilled to co-support planning efforts for this event to curate a visitor experience with national headliners and local acts, and to encourage those visitors to patronize the many small businesses that call the Broadway District home.”
More information about Draft City Music Fest can be found at greenbaywi.gov/1514/Draft-City-Music-Fest.
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