BMI Kicks Off Lollapalooza Chicago With Rising Stars

The Weathers on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

The Weathers on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

Photos: Erika Goldring

Day one of Chicago’s Lollapalooza (Thursday, July 28), BMI kicked off the four-day series on its stage during the event’s 25th Anniversary. Among those artists included the first day were singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus, rock band The Arkells, indie collective Wild Child, singer/guitarist firekid, and R&B vocalist SoMo.

The BMI/Lollapalooza stage is known for showcasing the hottest new artists and has served as a launching pad for performers including Halsey, Neon Trees, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, Chance the Rapper and Cage the Elephant among others.

For more information on the BMI Stage, please visit, bmi.com/lollapalooza.

firekid

firekid on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

 

Wild Child on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

Wild Child on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

 

Arkells on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

Arkells on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

 

SoMo on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

SoMo on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

 

Lucy Dacus on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

Lucy Dacus on the 2016 BMI Stage at Lollapalooza.

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