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Chance The Rapper Reveals Special Olympics Anniversary Event

Chicago Native, singer-songwriter, positive influence in local charity and schools, Chance The Rapper, has now announced an entire new event dedicated to celebrating the Special Olympics being in operation for fifty years. 

Celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Chance plans on benefiting and donating sales to the Special Olympics and his youth empowerment charity Social Works. Today the young man has revealed an eclectic lineup that of performers such as himself Chance The Rapper, Usher, Francis and the Lights, Smokey Robinson, Jason Mraz, Daya, O.A.R., and plenty of special guests to be announced.

Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert will be taking place on Saturday July 21st at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island Chicago, Illinois. Tickets are currently on sale HERE and moving very fast so get on board and tell your friends you'll be helping a great cause and a future for the Special Olympics. 

Why Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Is An Absolute Must

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, what we consider to be the most anticipated event of the year is officially underway with their second annual celebration March 2nd - 5th, 2017. Okeechobee isn't just your typical camping event, Okeechobee is the premiere music and camping festival you've all been waiting for.

With so many events of so many genres to choose from nowadays, it gets a bit tricky to pick and choose where your next move is going to be. Let us tell you right now, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is not only your next go-to but home base itself.

This is truly one of the ONLY events around the globe that offers immense diversity in both music and culture. You see, Okeechobee takes pride in providing an equal share of favored genres, making it a point to not give one more light than another.

Expect to take a ride on an indie wave with major acts such as Kings of Leon, The Lumineers, Young The Giant, Cold War Kids, Bleachers, Mac Demarco, The Growlers, Sleigh Bells, Jacuzzi Boys, Polyenso, along with so many more.

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You can experience some of the world's most involved electronic artists today such as Bassnectar, Flume, Pretty Lights, Porter Robinson, Snails, Louis The Child, 12th Planet, Brasstracks and an entire Jungle 51 extravaganza which will be your late night adventure if you still need to get some party out of you.

Want some jammy twang in your step? Then you have to see Sturgill Simpson, The Revivalists, Moon Taxi, Allen Stone, Galactic, TAUK, Vulfpeck, and the legendary George Clinton performing with the Parliament Funkadelic. 

Consider yourself warned because we're about to throw you our most anticipated party acts of the entire weekend. We're expecting epic extravaganzas not only with every artist involved but especially Griz, Wiz Khalifa, Rae Sremmurd, Logic, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Mike Posner, Waka Flocka Flame, D.R.A.M., The Floozies, Usher with The Roots and the only returning member of Okeechobee 2016, Bassnectar!

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Seriously, there's diversity everywhere you look with this lineup. Enjoy pop, funk, reggae, electronic, country, jam, hip hop, future bass, gospel, along with an ultimate PoWow which is a uniquely curated mashup collaboration from a number of artists directly performing and some that will completely surprise you! Take a peek at the lineup in it's entirety here.

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If we haven't convinced you yet, please take a look at our full 3-Step Guide to Okeechobee and we will GUARANTEE the absolute time of your life! 

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Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is what we describe as a true state of heaven on Earth. It's where everyone is an equal and where being who you are is the most important factor. Here, is where you become the version of yourself you've always wanted to be and where we learn to always BE. HERE. NOW.

Find what ticketing options best suits your needs HERE. You'll find everything from General Admission options, different VIP Packages, RV Parking Passes, and plans for shuttles/transportation. 

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OKEECHOBEEINGS! It's time for our reunion! For now, peep these inspiring videos to get a slight idea of what's about to go down in March.

Kings of Leon "Use Somebody":

Anderson .Paak "Come Down":

Griz "Hard Times":

Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Shares Second Wave Lineup

Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival is officially back for their sophomore annual extravaganza March 2nd - 5th, 2017 at the glorious Sunshine Grove. Okeechobee is a uniquely curated four-day all inclusive camping festival with some of the most detailed interactive experiences you can find. 

Back in November, Florida's premier event revealed the first wave of artists including headlining acts such as Kings of Leon, Usher performing with The Roots, Bassnectar, The Lumineers, Flume, and Wiz Khalifa. Today however, we've been blessed with what's to be our FAVORITE 2017 lineup yet!

We're beyond jazzed to see additional acts including Strugill Simpson, Logic, The Floozies, Vulfpeck, Space Jesus, 12th Planet, Polyenso, Roosevelt Collier Allstar Jam and so many more. Here, take a look at the 2017 lineup it it's entirety below!

For those who attended Okeechobee last year, you know about all the adventures that await everyone including hit areas like Jungle 51, Aquachobee Beach, ChobeeWobee Village, Yogachobee, hidden tea lounge, and secret all night parties that will catch you surprise. 

Okeechobee is nothing short of the absolute time of your life and we as Floridians are lucky enough carry such a influential event right in our backyard! All of your ticketing options are currently ON SALE and certainly moving fast!

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Purchase your General Admission, VIP, RV, Shuttle, and Payment Plan options here to avoid missing out on the fest of the year. Yes, we're calling it right now! Stay tuned for all Okeechobee related news at Holiday of Music and start telling all your friends where you'll be beginning of March.

For now, dip into our gallery and peep some of our favorite moments last year at Okeechobee here.

Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival Reveals 1st Wave 2017 Lineup

Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival have JUST revealed the stellar first wave lineup plans for their second annual party at the beautiful Sunshine Grove located in Okeechobee, Florida.

Get your sunscreen and bathing suits ready because our most anticipated event of the year is definitely in your near future! We are proud to announce that Okeechobee will be taking place the same weekend this year March 2nd - 5th, 2017 and includes heavy hitting headliners such as Kings of Leon, Usher performing with The Roots, Bassnectar, The Lumineers, Flume, and Wiz Khalifa. 

We are super jazzed that our hometown event is bringing such a variety of immense talent to our own backyard! A very limited amount of Early Bird General Admission and VIP passes are currently available HERE, so NOW is your chance to guarantee yourself a trip of a lifetime! Peep the first wave lineup in it's entire below and start planning the ultimate Spring vacation!