Pitchfork Music Festival Announces 2019 Lineup
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March 6, 2019 For Immediate Release PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2019 LINEUP HEADLINERS: HAIM, THE ISLEY BROTHERS, AND ROBYN PLUS: MAVIS STAPLES, EARL SWEATSHIRT, SKY FERREIRA, BELLE & SEBASTIAN, STEREOLAB, KURT VILE, PUSHA-T, CHARLI XCX, WHITNEY, SNAIL MAIL, NENEH CHERRY, JPEGMAFIA, AND MORE JULY 19-21, 2019 AT CHICAGO’S UNION PARK -Tickets available here- The PitchforK Music Festival announces today the full 2019 lineup, including headliners HAIM, The Isley Brothers, and Robyn. The 14th Annual Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Chicago’s Union ParK Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. The festival opens on Friday with one of HAIM’s only performances of 2019, Mavis Staples, Earl Sweatshirt, Jeremih, Sky Ferreira, LoW, Soccer Mommy, Julia Holter, Grapetooth, Rico Nasty, Valee, Standing on the Corner, MIKE, and Great BlacK Music Ensemble. On Saturday, the festival presents The Isley Brothers’ 60th Anniversary Celebration, Belle & Sebastian, Stereolab’s first North American show in a decade, Kurt Vile, Pusha-T, Parquet Courts, Freddie Gibbs, Amber MarK, Jay Som, Cate Le Bon, TirZah, CHAI, Ric Wilson, and Lala Lala. Sunday, the final day of the festival, features Robyn, Charli XCX, Whitney, Khruangbin, Clairo, Snail Mail, Neneh Cherry, Ibeyi, Amen Dunes, JPEGMAFIA, Flasher, BlacK Midi, DreeZy, and Tasha. The 2019 Pitchfork Music Festival lineup spans genres and generations, placing cutting-edge artists of today alongside some of the most revolutionary acts of our time. The balance between the treasured and the new makes this event stand out as one of the most celebrated weekends in music. “This summer’s Festival will be my first as editor,” said Pitchfork editor-in-chief Puja Patel. “It’s exciting that it also features such an inclusive lineup. More than half the artists performing are women, including modern pioneers of indie rock and hip-hop, legends of soul and R&B, and a headlining set by the dance- pop icon Robyn. For a national festival that’s so important to a larger music community, the scope of this year’s booking feels especially meaningful.” “There are some one-of-a-kind moments in our lineup this year,” said Pitchfork festival director Adam Krefman, “not just big celebratory moments, but also moments with artists who have collaborated recently or have had clear influences on each other over the years. It’s a sign of Pitchfork’s standing in the festival landscape that we’re able to pull together such a special event. And we’re fortunate to have an audience who’s ready to follow us down these curatorial rabbit holes, eager to be surprised year after year.” Pitchfork Music Festival tickets are on sale now. Three-day passes are $175; single day passes are $75. The PitchforK PLUS upgrade is $375 for a three-day pass and $160 for a single-day pass. It includes exclusive amenities such as: premium food vendors and private specialty bars, air conditioned bathrooms, shaded seating and dining areas, expedited entry to the festival and “come and go” re-entry privileges, a welcome bag with festival essentials, storage lockers, and more. More details are available here. Prices for all passes will increase after May 31. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE FRIDAY, JULY 19 HAIM Mavis Staples Earl SWeatshirt Jeremih Sky Ferreira LoW Soccer Mommy Julia Holter Grapetooth Rico Nasty Valee Standing on the Corner MIKE Great BlacK Music Ensemble SATURDAY, JULY 20 The Isley Brothers - 60th Anniversary Celebration Belle & Sebastian Stereolab Kurt Vile Pusha-T Parquet Courts Freddie Gibbs Amber MarK Jay Som Cate Le Bon TirZah CHAI Ric Wilson Lala Lala SUNDAY, JULY 21 Robyn Charli XCX Whitney Khruangbin Clairo Snail Mail Neneh Cherry Ibeyi Amen Dunes JPEGMAFIA Flasher BlacK Midi DreeZy Tasha For more information, including lineups, event news, and the latest updates, please visit Pitchforkmusicfestival.com, facebook.com/pitchforkmusicfestival and follow Pitchfork Music Festival on Instagram and Twitter. About PitchforK: Pitchfork is the most trusted voice in music. Pitchfork.com is the preeminent resource for highly- engaged fans looking to discover and experience new music in a thought-provoking way. Its comprehensive reviews and analyses of the people, trends, and events shaping the industry have defined music journalism for more than 20 years. Not only does Pitchfork set the standard for music coverage, it has a global reputation for hosting unique and eclectic music events, including annual Music Festivals in Chicago and Paris. For more go to Pitchfork.com and follow @pitchfork. Press Contacts: Jessica Linker, Sam McAllister, Ahmad Asani | Pitch Perfect PR - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], 773-271-6844 Corey Wilson, Rachel Janc | Pitchfork – [email protected], [email protected] ### .