![]() ![]() Miami to Michigan: Sidepiece (Courtesy Photo) Centurion has done some great work at massive events such as Electric Forest, Lost Lands and even MSU Football games, of all things, so it’s nice to see their West Michigan-based team watching over one of our signature events. We live in a different world than we did even a handful of years ago, and a few parents have already reached out about the perception of safety at an event like this. One of my favorite additions: Centurion Security Solutions to help facilitate the safety of their crowd. SECURITY, NEIGHBORHOOD COURTESY AND TIPS FOR PARENTS ![]() It’s one of my favorite hangouts over Breakaway weekend, because you don’t often see this many artists from our local DJ community working in unison for the betterment of our scene.Ī professional tip of the hat to Prime Social Group and MI Entertainment Group as they have made strides each year to include more West Michigan businesses and vendors as part of the event. However, it’s important to check out another huge endeavor at the top of the hill, with Breakaway’s Silent Disco featuring an impressive list of 50-plus West Michigan DJs who will perform over the weekend. No question the main stage gets the starring role at Breakaway, as the natural setting allows fans to sit on the hill and experience the action, offering a very Red Rocks Amphitheatre feel about it. Jai’s track, “Better Apart,” is one of my favorites, enhanced by Dresage’s angelic vocals. Jai Wolf’s approach will work quite nicely in Grand Rapids as West Michigan’s scene is heavily influenced by the likes of ODESZA and Pretty Lights. “They’re like Girl Talk on crack” is the way a good DJ friend recently described them… Meanwhile, Sidepiece’s dance-floor smash with Diplo called “On My Mind” has always been a top pick for me, and they’re coming off of a massive performance at Lollapalooza. Two Friends quick-mix mash-up style encompassing a multitude of genres is almost unexplainable. Other performances to watch? L.A’s Two Friends and Miami’s Sidepiece on Friday night, along with Jai Wolf on Saturday night. (No, I’m not actually suggesting he is a one-hit artist: A few years back, I saw DJ Snake at Detroit’s seminal Movement Electronic Music Festival, and when the chorus of “Turn Down for What dropped it was absolute pandemonium - almost on par with something you might see at a Metallica concert.) While personally I have never been a huge fan of acts that are anchored by one hit, I’m excited to see how he leads up to his finale. ![]() Headlining Friday night’s lineup, Alex Pall and Drew Taggart’s vocal-heavy writing style are certain to resonate with a seasoned crowd that Grand Rapids tends to bring forth: When I saw them perform at their Las Vegas residency at XS Nightclub, I witnessed their ability to whip the crowd into an almost unprecedented frenzy during an anthemic journey of their hits.įrance’s DJ Snake, best known for his arena anthem, “Turn Down for What,” will certainly love West Michigan, especially with the diversity of his trap and bass house style offerings. Headliners for these events include Griz, The Chainsmokers, Illenium, Tiësto, Alison Wonderland and many more.Touring Behind ‘So Far So Good’: The Chainsmokers (Courtesy Photo)īreakaway’s largest booking to date, NYC’s electronic music act The Chainsmokers, will arrive in Grand Rapids in support of the duo’s newest record, “So Far So Good,” anchored by their chart-topping hits, “Closer” and “Something Just Like This.” ![]() 19-20, Columbus, Ohio from August 26-28 and Charlotte, N.C. The summer also features Breakaway festivals happening in Kansas City, Miss. “We’re excited to also be introducing a new market into the mix with this amazing weekend lineup of live music.” “We’re thrilled to announce the fifth and final festival for Breakaway in California,” adds Zach Ruben, co-founder of Prime Social Group. party crew Brownies & Lemonade and more artists to be announced. The lineup for this Oakland event includes Gryffin, Louis The Child, Big Wild, Said The Sky, Tycho, Aluna (of AlunaGeorge), Bryce Vine, DROELOE, Frank Walker, Endless Summer: Jonas Blue x Sam Feldt, a DJ set from MEMBA, Netsky, Snakehips, So Tuff So Cute (the collaborative project Mija and GG Magree), Whethan, Austin Millz, JAWNS, Jon Casey, Kilamanzego, Łaszewo, Noodles, pluko, and Syence, a stage takeover from L.A. “What’s most appealing with the Breakaway model is that the pricing is accessible and the diversity of the programming that ranges from electronic to pop.” “We’re excited to partner with Prime Social Group for the California edition of the Breakaway Festival for something new to our festival portfolio since launching major music events Life is Beautiful in Las Vegas in 2013 and Monterey Pop 50 in 2017,” says Bryan Duquette, VP of Concerts and Festivals for Another Planet Entertainment. ![]()
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