Wakarusa Music Festival recently announced the third and final round of the artist lineup for its 2015 festival. This year’s final announcement of artists includes Major Lazer, Thievery Corporation, Umphrey’s McGee, Dirty Heads, Lotus and many more. This years lineup is seriously shaping up to be one of the best in Waka history! The 12th annual Wakarusa will take place on the majestic Mulberry Mountain June 4-7, 2015 near Ozark, Arkansas.
This year’s lineup will feature an eclectic mix of indie, rock, EDM, hip-hop, reggae and more. Headliners will include Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, back from a seven-year hiatus, and electronic music powerhouse Major Lazer. In addition, Jimmy Fallon’s house band and neo-soul group The Roots, and dub-infused electronic band Thievery Corporation will be joining the musical talent at Wakarusa.
It is widely known that Wakarusa has been the premier showcase for up and coming bands and this year is no different. Fresh acts include hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper, tropical house DJ Thomas Jack, funky duo of brothers The Floozies, EDM producer Bro Safari, indie-progressive rock band Moon Taxi, and Vermont based quartet Twiddle, to name a few.
Additionally, the Waka Winter Classic, Wakarusa’s classic tour kicked off this past week at The Parish in Austin, TX on Jan 22. The classic will travel through 20 cities in 14 states, searching for the best musical talent to play at the 12th annual Wakarusa. Five artists will be chosen to compete in each city for a chance at the grand prize, a showcase set at Wakarusa 2015. For more information on the Waka Winter Classic visit: www.wakawinterclassic.com.
Full Event Passes, as well as VIP, Camping and RV Passes are now on sale. This year on the mountain is shaping up to be epic, get your tickets while you still can!!!
Round Three Artist Lineup:
Gigantic Underground Conspiracy
Nahko and Medicine for the People
Posted by FestPop Staff Writer
Lindsay Shearon
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