{"id":41299,"date":"2020-07-27T14:40:02","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T19:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=41299"},"modified":"2020-07-29T20:44:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T01:44:06","slug":"a-summer-without-lollapalooza-not-a-chance-announcing-lolla2020-a-weekend-long-virtual-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=41299","title":{"rendered":"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."},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n

Lolla2020<\/strong>\u00a0is here! We are commemorating this year\u2019s festival weekend with Lolla2020, a free<\/strong> four-night broadcast event kicking off this\u00a0Thursday, July 30 at 5pm CT<\/strong>, exclusively live on\u00a0YouTube<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Featuring classic Lolla sets and brand new performances from 135+ artists including\u00a0Paul McCartney, Chance The Rapper, OutKast, Arcade Fire, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metallica, Lorde,\u00a0Kehlani, Alabama Shakes, Run The Jewels, LCD Soundsystem, H.E.R., Tenacious D, Tove Lo, Ellie Goulding<\/strong>,\u00a0Vic Mensa<\/strong>,\u00a0Kaskade<\/strong>,\u00a0Alison Wonderland (Live Set),<\/strong>\u00a0and many more.<\/p>\n

Lolla2020<\/strong>\u00a0is proud to partner with and raise awareness for the\u00a0Arts for Illinois Relief Fund<\/strong>, the\u00a0Equal Justice Initiative<\/strong>, and\u00a0When We All Vote<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In between sets, Lolla2020 will\u00a0feature\u00a0conversations<\/strong>\u00a0important to the Lollapalooza community from\u00a0Perry Farrell<\/strong>,\u00a0Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot<\/strong>,\u00a0LL COOL J<\/strong>,\u00a0Selema Masekala,<\/strong>\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n

F<\/span><\/strong>ull\u00a0schedule<\/strong>\u00a0out this\u00a0Wednesday, July 29<\/strong>. Click here<\/a><\/strong> to subscribe to Lollapalooza’s YouTube Channel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Salesforce\u2019s \u201dMake Change\u201d 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 \u2013 check it out each night of Lolla2020. Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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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.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Toyota Music Den is going virtual this year, featuring\u00a0new performances from some of today’s hottest artists, including Princess Nokia, DaniLeigh, Masego, and mxmtoon.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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We’re raising awareness for three incredible organizations\u00a0– the\u00a0Arts for Illinois Relief Fund, <\/strong>the\u00a0Equal Justice Initiative<\/strong>, and\u00a0When We All Vote<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Donate\u00a0using\u00a0PayPal<\/strong>\u00a0between July 27, 2020 and August 2, 2020 and Lollapalooza will match up to\u00a0$10,000 per organization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Our Official Lolla2020 Merch<\/strong> collection is on sale now! Brand new tees, hats, puzzles and more are available. Our\u00a0Lolla Cares Collection<\/strong> benefits our nonprofit partners<\/strong> the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund, the Equal Justice Initiative, and When We All Vote.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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The Support Justice tee in our Lolla Cares Collection benefits the\u00a0Equal Justice Initiative. Check out all of our Lolla Cares Tees and support our amazing nonprofit partners! Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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We\u2019ve partnered with our friends at Bud Light to create a limited-edition Lolla2020 Merch collection. Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Are you passionate about your community and all-things Lollapalooza? Nominate yourself to become the first-ever Mayor of Lolla<\/strong>! \u00a0Prizes include a brand new Toyota Corolla Apex<\/strong>, 4-Day Platinum Tickets to Lolla 2021, Flights + Hotel during the fest and\u00a0more.<\/p>\n

After entering, click here<\/a> to take a survey and receive a festival favorite, the 2020 Lolla\u00a0bandana from our partners at Toyota! Quantities limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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