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Summerfest Announces Additional Headliners to 2017 Lineup

Summerfest 2017 presented by American Family Insurance will take place June 28 – July 2 and July 4 – July 9 from noon until midnight and will be closed Monday, July 3.

By - May 11th, 2017 05:00 am
BMO Harris Pavilion.

BMO Harris Pavilion.

MILWAUKEE (May 11, 2017) – Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance announced additional stage headliners to the 2017 lineup, adding even more diverse talent and excitement  to the list of over 100 artists, which were previously announced. The 2017 headliners now include:

  • July 1 – Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly – 9:45 pm – BMO Harris Pavilion with Miller Lite
  • July 2 – Ludacris – 10:15 pm – Miller Lite Oasis
  • July 9 – Lee Brice (replacing Brett Eldredge, due to scheduling conflict) – 10 pm – Miller Lite Oasis
  • July 9 – The Spinners – 9:30 pm – Uline Warehouse with Miller Lite and Super 18:  The CW & My 24

In addition to the headliners, the 2017 Summerfest line up now includes the following nationally established and buzz worthy support acts:

  • June 28:
    • Hook N Sling – 7:30 pm – Miller Lite Oasis
    • Touch Sensitive – 8:30 pm – Miller Lite Oasis
  • June 29:
    • Pluto – 8:30 pm – Miller Lite Oasis
  • July 1:
    • Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly – 9:45 pm – BMO Harris Pavilion with Miller Lite
    • JC Brooks – 8:00 pm Uline Warehouse with Miller Lite and Super 18: The CW & My 24
  • July 2:
    • Ludacris – 10:15 pm – Miller Lite Oasis
    • Jonny P – 8:00 pm – Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard with Coors Light and Tap Milwaukee
  • July 4:
    • Joey Purp – 9:00 pm – Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard with Coors Light and Tap Milwaukee
    • oddCouple – 7:00 pm – Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard with Coors Light and Tap Milwaukee
  • July 5:
    • Felly – 7:00 pm – Miller Lite Oasis
    • PnB Rock – 8:30PM – Miller Lite Oasis
    • Bad Royale – 8:30 pm – Harley-Davidson Roadhouse with Miller High Life
  • July 7:
    • Aubrie Sellers – 8:00 pm – Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard with Coors Light and Tap Milwaukee
    • Brooke Eden – 8:00 pm – Uline Warehouse with Miller Lite and Super 18: The CW & My 24
  • July 9:
    •  Lee Brice (replacing Brett Eldredge, due to scheduling conflict) – 10 pm – Miller Lite Oasis
    • The Spinners – 9:30 pm – Uline Warehouse with Miller Lite and Super 18:  The CW & My 24
    • Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds – 8:00pm – Uline Warehouse with Miller Lite and Super 18:  The CW & My 24
    • The Social Animals – 7:30 pm – BMO Harris Pavilion with Miller Lite

Visit Summerfest.com for the complete list of headliners

To assist with planning a visit to Summerfest 50, the 2017 Summerfest App presented by Pepsi is now available for mobile phones and tablets and FREE to download on the Apple or Google Play stores. This year’s Summerfest App has been given a new design.  New this year, patrons can check out which of their friends are planning to see the same shows and explore recommendations based on music tastes when connected to Facebook. To kick off this year’s launch, 15,000 FREE digital general admission tickets for July 4th are being offered via the App (while supplies last). Simply download the Summerfest App, tap on the “Tickets” button in the left menu to claim the July 4th general admission ticket. (Tickets are limited to one per device).

Also, available for a limited time, is the 2017 Summerfest 50th Commemorative Power Pass. It’s a colorful, limited edition pass with a 3D effect, complete with a 50th Summerfest lanyard. The pass grants the bearer one (1) admission per day to the festival grounds during public operating hours during the 11 days of Summerfest.  Other ticket options are available on Summerfest.com including general admission tickets, weekday admission tickets, Commemorative one (1) day tickets and more.  Save time at the gates and purchase tickets online today.

About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance
Summerfest 2017 presented by American Family Insurance – the festival’s 50th edition – will take place June 28 – July 2 and July 4 – July 9 from noon until midnight and will be closed Monday, July 3. Following its 1968 debut, Summerfest has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, hosting the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites along with approximately 850,000 people from Milwaukee and around the world each year for an unforgettable live music experience. During the festival, the spotlight shines on over 800 acts, over 1,000 performances, 11 stages, delectable food and beverages and interactive activities, all in a world-class festival setting. For more details, visit Summerfest.com, Facebook.com/summerfest or Twitter: @Summerfest.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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