In The Loop Magazine A Summer Without Lollapalooza? Not A Chance. Ain't No Stinkin' Pandemic Gonna Keep It Down. Announcing Lolla2020. A Weekend Long Virtual Experience. COVID Concerts.

A Summer Without Lollapalooza? Not A Chance. Ain’t No Stinkin’ Pandemic Gonna Keep It Down. Announcing Lolla2020. A Weekend Long Virtual Experience. COVID Concerts.

Jul 27, 2020 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

Looks like Lollapalooza is going to make an appearance in 2020 after all as Perry Farrell and camp announce a virtual-palooza that includes a litany of Perry fronted bands like Jane’s Addiction, Perry / Etty project Kind Heaven and reunions from Porno For Pyro! This will be in the form of prerecorded footage from presumably past Lolla performances, but they also claim there will be special guests and performances peppered throughout the weekend. Here’s the official release from the festival of festivals.

Lolla2020 is here! We are commemorating this year’s festival weekend with Lolla2020, a free four-night broadcast event kicking off this Thursday, July 30 at 5pm CT, exclusively live on YouTube.

Featuring classic Lolla sets and brand new performances from 135+ artists including Paul McCartney, Chance The Rapper, OutKast, Arcade Fire, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metallica, Lorde, Kehlani, Alabama Shakes, Run The Jewels, LCD Soundsystem, H.E.R., Tenacious D, Tove Lo, Ellie Goulding, Vic Mensa, Kaskade, Alison Wonderland (Live Set), and many more.

Lolla2020 is proud to partner with and raise awareness for the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund, the Equal Justice Initiative, and When We All Vote.

In between sets, Lolla2020 will feature conversations important to the Lollapalooza community from Perry Farrell, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, LL COOL J, Selema Masekala, and more.

Full schedule out this Wednesday, July 29. Click here to subscribe to Lollapalooza’s YouTube Channel.

Salesforce’s ”Make Change” series inspires fans to join the conversation, challenge their perspective, and understand how they can make meaningful change in their own life. Hosted by LL COOL J – check it out each night of Lolla2020. Learn More

Lolla Founder and Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell hosts conversations with his iconic friends about the history of Lollapalooza, the state of music, and important issues facing our community today.

Toyota Music Den is going virtual this year, featuring new performances from some of today’s hottest artists, including Princess Nokia, DaniLeigh, Masego, and mxmtoon.

We’re raising awareness for three incredible organizations – the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund, the Equal Justice Initiative, and When We All Vote.

Donate using PayPal between July 27, 2020 and August 2, 2020 and Lollapalooza will match up to $10,000 per organization.

The Arts for Illinois Relief Fund provides financial relief to venues, organizations and workers in the creative industries, including artists, artisans, stage and production members who have been impacted by COVID-19. Learn More

The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Learn More

When We All Vote is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization launched by Co-Chair Michelle Obama in 2018 to increase participation in every election, with a mission to change the culture around voting and close the race and age voting gap to ensure every eligible voter is registered and ready to vote. Learn More

Our Official Lolla2020 Merch collection is on sale now! Brand new tees, hats, puzzles and more are available. Our Lolla Cares Collection benefits our nonprofit partners the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund, the Equal Justice Initiative, and When We All Vote.

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The Support Justice tee in our Lolla Cares Collection benefits the Equal Justice Initiative. Check out all of our Lolla Cares Tees and support our amazing nonprofit partners! Shop Now

We’ve partnered with our friends at Bud Light to create a limited-edition Lolla2020 Merch collection. Shop Now

Spend $20 or more on Lolla merch using PayPal today through 8/2 and you’ll receive a limited-edition, custom bandana with your order! Designed by Chicago artist John Dempsey and courtesy of our friends at PayPal. While supplies last. Shop Now

First 9,500 eligible purchasers qualify. U.S. 13+. Ends 8/2/20. Offer Terms apply: https://bit.ly/2CJobAf

Enter to win Mayor of Lolla, presented by Toyota!

Are you passionate about your community and all-things Lollapalooza? Nominate yourself to become the first-ever Mayor of Lolla! Prizes include a brand new Toyota Corolla Apex, 4-Day Platinum Tickets to Lolla 2021, Flights + Hotel during the fest and more.

After entering, click here to take a survey and receive a festival favorite, the 2020 Lolla bandana from our partners at Toyota! Quantities limited.

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