Hyde Park Summer Fest, a two-day music festival that celebrates the best of Chicago, today announced its full 2023 lineup, including a performance from rap artist Lilโ Kim. The festival, which takes place June 17-18, 2023 at Hyde Parkโs Midway Plaisance, will bring an expected 40,000 attendees to Chicagoโs South Side over the weekend.
Lilโ Kim, affectionately known as โThe Queen Beeโ and an icon in hip-hop, fashion and women empowerment, will perform hits like โThe Jump Off,โ โMagic Stickโ and โCrush on You.โ
โWeโre thrilled to welcome Lilโ Kim to the Hyde Parkย Summerย Festย stage and canโt wait to see what she brings to Chicago,โ said Jonathan Swain, founder of Hyde Parkย Summerย Fest. โWhat I love most about our festival is that weโre bringing artists like Lilโ Kim, who has paved the way for the next generation of artists, together with up-and-coming superstar groups like our cityโs very own Mother Nature. That is what this festival is all about.โ
The 2023 Hyde Parkย Summerย Festย artist lineup includes:
Clipse, Lilโ Kim, 2 Chainz, Tobe Nwigwe, Uncle Waffles, Robert Glasper, Crucial Conflict, 3 Snapz, Alex Isley, All Summa, Boolu Master, Dee Jay Alicia, DJ BG, DJ Cash Era, DJ Ringo, Do Or Die, Duane Powell, Jay Illa, Jonathan McReynolds, Kid Clay, Libianca, Mother Nature, Mustafa Rocks, Nosike, Omen, Oxlade, Philmore Greene, Protege, Redcup Karaoke, Shawnna, Terry Hunter, Twista, Tye Hill, Verbal Kwest, and Vic Mensa.
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Community Showcase Winners to Perform at Hyde Park Summer Fest
True to its community-centered mission, Hyde Park Summer Fest is hosting a community talent showcase to spotlight up-and-coming Chicago talent. Taking place on May 17 at The Promontory in Hyde Park, local talent will be judged by a committee of five community members in the music industry. Winners of the showcase will be awarded the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of performing on one of the festivalโs stages on Day Two of Hyde Park Summer Fest. To be considered, local artists are encouraged to submit videos of past performances to talent@hydeparksummerfest.com by May 5; the top 15 will be invited to perform at the showcase. Winners will be announced on May 25 via Hyde Park Summer Festโs social media.
โAs hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we wanted to make sure that Chicagoโs influence on music and culture is recognized,โ said Dave Jeff, co-producer of Hyde Park Summer Fest. โBy inviting iconic artists that got their start in the city to perform alongside our communityโs rising talent, weโre bringing together the people that make this city shine and truly celebrating the greatness of Chicago.โ
Single-day general admission tickets begin at $89, while two-day general admission tickets are $149, and two-day VIP passes are $349 (prices subject to change). Hyde Park Summer Fest takes place June 17-18, 2023 at Midway Plaisance Park in Chicagoโs historic Hyde Park (1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, Ill. 60637). The Hyde Park Summer Fest community talent showcase will take place on Wednesday, May 17, at The Promontory (5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago, Ill. 60615), from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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About Hyde Park Summer Fest
Hyde Park Summer Fest is a two-day music festival that will bring iconic artists, local brands, and Chicagoโs diverse neighborhoods together for a weekend of music, community, and celebration of Chicago culture. Taking place at Midway Plaisance from June 17-18, 2023, the Black-owned festival is a canโt-miss staple of Summertime โChi. For more information on Hyde Park Summer Festโs lineup, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.hydeparksummerfest.com.
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