Lollapalooza

Those looking to score early-bird special tickets to this years 20th annual Lollapalooza music festival (taking place in Chicago) had better have acted fast. Even though there have only been three bands confirmed - Eminem, The Foo Fighters and Muse - the $185 3-day passes sold out in a heartbeat. This year's event will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Chicago-based music festival. Lollapalooza was originally created by Jane's Addiction lead-singer Perry Ferrel back in 1991. Full...Read Full Story

After the success of Lollapalooza Chile last year, the music festival has expanded its South American presence to Brazil in 2012.  The two South American festivals announced their lineups this morning. They will share some but not all acts on their bills. The acts that will overlap include the Arctic Monkeys, Skrillex, Calvin Harris, MGMT, TV On The Radio, Bassnectar, Band of Horses, Thievery Corporation, Peaches, Cage the Elephant, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Friendly Fires, Foster...Read Full Story

Perry Farrell's legendary Lollapalooza, sells out the three day show with 100+ bands set to play. For the seventh consecutive year Lollapalooza 2011 will be held in Grant Park, Chicago. The August 5th-7th sold out show marks the 20th anniversary of the alternative music franchise. The first Lollapalooza , intended as   Perry Farrell ’s farewell to Jane’s Addiction festival, was held in 1991. An instant success, the festival continued touring each summer until 1997. After a 2003...Read Full Story

Lollapalooza wheeled out some big headliners in its sixth year on the Chicago lakefront, as a record 240,000 people poured into Grant Park over three days to see 130 performers, including Lady Gaga, Green Day and reunited grunge-era icons Soundgarden . Size matters at Lollapalooza, as the festival expanded its reach westward by shutting down Columbus Avenue and spreading eight stages across 110 acres, up from 80 acres in previous years. Columbus Avenue was converted into a giant sidewalk...Read Full Story

Lollapalooza wheeled out some big headliners in its sixth year on the Chicago lakefront, as a record 240,000 people poured into Grant Park over three days to see 130 performers, including Lady Gaga, Green Day and reunited grunge-era icons Soundgarden . Size matters at Lollapalooza, as the festival expanded its reach westward by shutting down Columbus Avenue and spreading eight stages across 110 acres, up from 80 acres in previous years. Columbus Avenue was converted into a giant sidewalk...Read Full Story