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Wir waren zusammen wieder draußen, sind rumgehüpft, haben getanzt und gemeinsam eine Menge Spaß gehabt und haben dabei die TOGGO & Toggolino Serienstars live vor Ort getroffen! Das alles war die TOGGO Tour 2023.

Die TOGGO TOUR kommt auch 2024 wieder! Ab April erfährst du hier die ersten Termine!

Hier erfahrt ihr alle Termine der TOGGO Tour 2024! Klickt hierfür einfach unten rechts auf "Mehr lesen" und erfahrt, wo ihr uns dieses Jahr treffen könnt. Alle weiteren Infos werdet ihr dann rechtzeitig auch hier erfahren! Wir freuen uns auf euch!

Die TOGGO Tour 2023 – Das war euer Fest

Sommer 2023 - eine Zeit mit tollem Wetter und jeder Menge Spaß . Und natürlich: Einer Neuauflage der legendären TOGGO Tour !

Die TOGGO Tour tourte ab Juni durch ganz Deutschland. An 10 Wochenenden bekamen die Kinder eine geballte Portion Spaß und sportliche Herausforderungen mit Woozle, Spongebob und vielen mehr geboten. Neben dem tollen Bühnenprogramm mit den TOGGO-Lieblingshelden gab es zahlreiche Spiele, wie den Woozle Buzzerlauf und den NFL Bungee Run. Hier wurden Schnelligkeit und Geschicklichkeit auf die Probe gestellt! 

Gemeinsam mit Daniele Puccia, Eske, Nilsen, Haofx und Moritz Bäckerling haben wir zu tollen Beats und Liedern abgefeiert. Auch mit sportlichen Fußballtricks von Jannik Freestyle und tollen Gesangseinlagen von Iggy Kelly wurde für Stimmung auf dem actionreichen Familienfest mit TOGGO gesorgt. Natürlich durften auch unseree TOGGO-Moderator:innen Simón, Vanessa, Leandra und Giulia von TOGGO Radio sowie Florian Ambrosius nicht fehlen, die sich riesig auf das gemeinsame Fest mit euch gefreut haben. 

Auch die Kleinsten kamen auf ihre Kosten und konnten ihre Toggolino Lieblingshelden von der PAW Patrol live erleben. Der Eintritt war wie immer kostenlos . 

Die TOGGO Tour kam 2023 in zahlreiche deutsche Städte wie Köln, Erfurt, Bremerhaven und Co. Wir hatten wahsinnig viel Spaß mit euch und konnten gemeinsam mit euren Lieblingshelden, TikTok Stars und TOGGO-Moderator*innen einen tollen Sommer erleben.

Spiel, Spaß und Action in zehn deutschen Städten

Die toggo tour 2023 geht los.

Unvergessliche Erlebnisse garantiert: Vom 3. Juni bis zum 24. September bringt SUPER RTL die Serienstars der Kinder diesen Sommer im Rahmen der TOGGO Tour wieder in zehn deutsche Städte. Auf nahezu 4000 Quadratmetern sorgen ein unterhaltsames Bühnenprogramm mit angesagten Music-Acts und zahlreiche Spielstationen in den TOGGO Themenwelten für Action und Mitmachspaß. Der Eintritt ist wie immer kostenlos.

Mit dabei ist der allseits beliebte Buzzer Run vom genialen Tüftler Woozle Goozle, bei dem sich alles um Ausdauer und Geschicklichkeit dreht. SpongeBob Schwammkopf lädt wieder zum spielerischen Säubern des Meeres ein. Neu mit im Gepäck sind unsere Spielstationen zur National Football League wie der NFL Football-Parcours, mit denen die Kinder voller Spaß an die Sportart herangeführt werden. Aber auch die große Drachenfels-Attraktion von „Dragons – Die 9 Welten“ und Alvinnns Skateboard-Wahnsinn bringen jede Menge Action mit.

In der Toggolino Spaßwelt haben auch die ganz Kleinen einiges zu entdecken: Hier können sie auf der Toggolino Tollwiese springen, toben und hüpfen, die PAW Patrol Zentrale erklimmen oder mit Peppa einen Erlebnisparcours meistern. Die mutigen Welpen der PAW Patrol, Hello Kitty und John von der Dino Ranch schauen sogar persönlich vorbei. In diesem Jahr neu ist der begehbare Foodie Truck vom Krümelmonster.

Auf der großen Bühne führen unter anderem die bekannten TOGGO Gesichter Vanessa Civiello, Simón Albers, Florian Ambrosius und Moritz Bäckerling den ganzen Tag live durch das abwechslungsreiche Programm. Von Stadt zu Stadt präsentieren verschiedene Künstler:innen wie Daniele Puccia, HaoFX und Iggi Kelly im Doppelpack mit Eske Hohlen ihre neusten Songs und Influencer Jannik Freestyle zeigt seine coolen Fußballtricks. Für aufregenden Tanz- und Mitmachspaß sorgen außerdem D!‘s Kids Club mit einer eigenen Choreografie zum TOGGO Song und der Auftritt von Toggolino. Abgerundet wird die Show durch ein interaktives Quiz und der Woozle Goozle Geburtstagsparty mit einem gemeinsamen Geburtstagtanz sowie der TOGGO Tour Hauptverlosung mit vielen tollen Gewinnen.

Abseits der Bühne soll in diesem Jahr auch die Verpflegung nicht zu kurz kommen. Ein umfangreiches Food-Angebot und der TOGGO „Limo-Garten“ laden zum Verweilen ein.

Weitere Informationen zur TOGGO Tour finden interessierte Eltern unter www.toggoeltern.de.

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TOGGO Tour 2024

Ihr seid auf der Suche nach einem kostenlosen Familien-Event? Dann kommt zur TOGGO Tour 2024. Auch in diesem Jahr tourt TOGGO von Juni bis September wieder durch 10 deutsche Städte und bietet euch ein buntes Bühnenprogramm, tolle Spielinseln für kleine und große Kids und natürlich die TOGGO Serienhelden hautnah. Erfahrt hier alles, was ihr zur TOGGO Tour wissen müsst. Ab Mitte Mai gibt es weitere Infos zu den einzelnen Städten.

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Unsere Tour-Termine im Überblick:

• Leipzig (Augustusplatz): 01. – 02.06.2024
• Erfurt (Theaterplatz): 15. – 16.06.2024
• Ingolstadt (Klenzepark): 06. – 07.07.2024
• Gelsenkirchen (Berger See): 13. – 14.07.2024
• Saarbrücken (Tbilisser Platz): 27. – 28.07.2024
• Rostock (Neuer Markt): 10. – 11.08.2024
• Bremerhaven (Willy-Brandt-Platz): 17. – 18.08.2024
• Köln (Picassoplatz): 24. – 25.08.2024
• Magdeburg (Elbauenpark): 07. – 08.09.2024
• Weissenhäuser Strand (Festivalwiese): 21. – 22.09.2024

Sommerspaß mit den TOGGO Serienhelden

Auf der TOGGO Tour ist für jeden etwas dabei. Für die Großen wird es sportlich, denn Woozle hat seinen verrückten Hindernisparcours aufgebaut. Mit Alvin können sie um die Wette skaten. Und mit TOGGO Touchdown ihr Können im American Football beweisen. Auch die Kleinen kommen hier nicht zu kurz! Sie können sich auf der Toggolino Hüpfburg auspowern, die PAW Patrol Zentrale erklimmen und Rubble's Baubucht entdecken. Für unvergessliche Erinnerungsfotos sorgen die Serienhelden von TOGGO und Toggolino persönlich. Trefft SpongeBob, die PAW Patrol oder auch Hello Kitty live vor Ort.

Beim Bungee Run können eure Kinder die Sportart Flag Football kennenlernen. Ziel dabei ist es, so schnell wie möglich alle Flaggen vom Gegenspieler abzureißen.

Beim Woozle Buzzer Lauf geht es um Geschicklichkeit und Spaß. Wer schafft es, alle Hindernisse zu überwinden und den roten Buzzer zu drücken?

Auf der TOGGO Tour können eure Kinder ihren Stars ganz nah kommen und zum Beispiel die PAW Patrol live treffen!

Auch SpongeBob ist wieder mit dabei und freut sich auf ein Erinnerungsfoto mit euch!

Einmal Tackeln und Werfen in der NFL Trainingszone. Im NFL Skill Parcours ist Schnelligkeit und Geschicklichkeit gefragt. 

TOGGO Radio ist ebenfalls mit am Start und sendet vor Ort live aus der Radiobox!

Mit Alvin können deine Kinder um die Wette skaten. Wer stellt den nächsten Rekord auf?

Ein buntes Bühnenprogramm mit Tanz, Musik & Stars

Was wäre ein Fest ohne Musik? Daher gibt es natürlich ein abwechslungsreiches Musik-Programm auf der TOGGO Tour Bühne. Freut euch auf gute Stimmung mit Iggi Kelly & Eske Hohlen, AMIR THE KID, dem Kinderlied-Beatmeister Nilsen oder auch Frank & seinen Freunden. Die Honigkuchenpferde, Deutschlands erste Popband für die ganze Familie, bringen richtig coole Pop-Songs zum Mitsingen mit. Und das DJ Duo MICAR & JASH zeigt, wie man selbst zum DJ werden kann. Abseits der Musik wird es in diesem Jahr auch wieder sportlich: Der TikToker Jannik Freestyle hat coole Fußballtricks mitgebracht und BMX Freestyler Chris Böhm & Crew möchte Rekorde brechen.

Unsere TOGGO Moderator:innen werden euch auch in diesem Jahr auf der Bühne durch den Tag begleiten.

Für richtig gute Laune sorgen die Honigkuchenpferde mit cooler Popmusik für die ganze Familie.

Jannik Freestyle ist auch in diesem Jahr wieder mit dabei und präsentiert euch auf der Bühne coole Fußballtricks zu seinen eigenen Songs!

Mit seinem Song "Heard It All" stürmt Iggi Kelly nicht nur die Radio-Charts, sondern auch unsere TOGGO Tour-Bühne.

Der Weltrekordhalter Chris Böhm zeigt coole BMX-Tricks und möchte neue Rekorde aufstellen.

Mit D!s Kids Club abtanzen und auf der Bühne selbst zum Star werden - auch das können eure Kids bei der TOGGO Tour.

Der junge Rapper AMIR THE KID, ist in diesem Jahr das erste Mal mit auf TOGGO Tour und begeistert mit seinen einzigartigen Hip-Hop-Sounds.

The Beaches, Motown icon Thelma Houston to headline 2024 Indy Pride Festival

Musical guests headlining the annual  Indy Pride  festival will include a mix of rock, pop, dance and hip-hop artists after organizers Monday unveiled this year's entertainment lineup. The Indy Pride festival celebrates Central Indiana's LGBTQ+ community. Here's what we know about upcoming performances during Pride Month .

2024 Indy Pride Festival performers

The Beaches , an award-winning alt-rock, pop and punk band from Toronto , are headlining the Indy Pride Festival in June. Notable hits by the Canadian all-girl group include " Blame Brett ," whose title track earned The Beaches a 2024 Juno Award for "Rock Album of the Year."

Organizers for Indy Pride announced the festival will feature three stages of musical entertainment along with more than five hours of drag performances. Other featured musical guests include:

• Thelma Houston ( Don't Leave Me This Way )
• Lauren Sanderson
• Invasion Tour with Raja
• Aura Mayari & Ongina
• Silky Nutmeg Ganache
• Dave Audé + DJ Dan
• Tracy Young

Indy Pride Parade 2024: Tickets to Indy Pride are on sale now. What to know about the parade in Indianapolis

Image courtesy of Indy Pride

When is the 2024 Indy Pride Festival?

This year's event takes place 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at  Military Park ,  601 West New York St.  in downtown Indianapolis.

When is the 2024 Indy Pride Parade? What's the parade route?

The parade, sponsored this year by Delta Faucet Company, starts at 10 a.m. before the festival and lasts until noon, beginning at  748 Massachusetts Ave.  and traveling southwest along Mass Ave. The route then turns north on Delaware Avenue, finishing at Michigan Street.

Map courtesy of Indy Pride .

How to get tickets to Indy Pride Festival

Tickets are now  on sale  at $10 each in advance or $12 at the gate on June 8. For more information, visit indypride.org .

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Everything to know about Asian Food Fest 2024: Participating restaurants, performers, more

The 13th annual Asian Food Fest returns to the Queen City this weekend.

Coinciding with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the two-day event will celebrate Asian cuisine, entertainment and culture with live performances, food vendors and activities at Court Street Plaza in downtown Cincinnati.

A record 65 regional restaurants and food trucks representing 15 Asian countries will be present at the festival, hosted by Asianati and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.

Here's everything you should know.

When is Asian Food Fest?

Asian Food Fest takes place at Court Street Plaza in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Do you need tickets for Asian Food Fest?

Asian Food Fest is free and open to the public.

What restaurants and food trucks are participating at Asian Food Fest?

Attendees will have 65 regional restaurants and food trucks to choose from, as well as eight secret menu options. Meals will be sold in "small plates" with prices ranging from $2 to $10. 

Here are the participating restaurants:

• 513 Bubble Tea .
• Angie Tee's Kitchen .
• Asian Community Alliance .
• Chino’s Street Food .
• Christine’s Casual Dining .
• Deme Kitchen .
• Dine-In Hawaiian .
• Evolve Bake + Shop .
• Fortune Noodle House .
• Maya Indian Restaurant .
• Global Cuisine by Blesame Int'l Catering .
• Khaao Macha .
• Lalo Chino Latino .
• Pho Lang Thang / Quan Hapa .
• Lasang Pinoy Filipino Eats .
• Little Boijon Asian Cuisine .
• Little Chef Medy .
• Lotus Street Food .
• Kung Fu Tea .
• Hawkers Alley Asian Street Food .
• Nice-Nice Noodles and Rice .
• Nou Street Food.
• Ono Turo Turo.
• Over the Line Productions.
• Qlicious Bubble Tea & Pastries / Queens Bakery.
• Red Sesame Korean BBQ/Taco .
• Rodalyn's Kitchen .
• Roll On In.
• RRR Asian Sweets.
• S.E.A. Cuisine Foodtruck. 
• Sawasdee Thai Cuisine & Sushi .
• Stick and Buns.
• Stone Bowl Korean.
• Streetpops.
• Tea 'n' Bowl Malaysian & Thai Cuisine 
• The Lumpia Queen .
• Tikka Xpress.
• Aloha Dayton. 
• AmerAsia KungFood .
• Banh Lao & Thai Cuisine.
• Bb.q Chicken .
• Gabriela Filipina Kantina.
• Bridges Nepali Cuisine.
• Care2Share .
• Chukee's Ice Cream .
• Citrus & Sago .
• Greater Cincinnati Chinese Cultural Exchange Association.
• Maki Asian Bowls.
• Milk Jar Cafe.
• Neko Sushi. 
• Our Lady of Lavang.
• Shanghai On Elm.
• Smiles 'n Spice.
• Thai Express.
• Wendigo Tea Co. 

For more information and a full list of menu items, visit  asianfoodfest.org . Click here for a detailed map of all the vendors.

Who's performing at Asian Food Fest?

The 2024 Asian Food Fest will feature the largest lineup yet, with more than 100 performers and entertainers from cultures across the Asian diaspora, including rock bands, traditional dances, Taiko drummers, University of Cincinnati student groups and the Cincinnati Opera. Entertainment will be featured on two stages this year.

See the complete Asian Food Fest entertainment schedule below.

Saturday, April 27

• 12 p.m.: Art of Freedom & Blad.
• 1 p.m.: Cincinnati Dayton Taiko.
• 2 p.m.: Pamana Dance Group.
• 2:30 p.m.: Greater Cincinnati Chinese Cultural Exchange Association.
• 3 p.m.: Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts.
• 3:30 p.m.: Anaya Belly Dance.
• 4 p.m.: Akela Island Dance.
• 4:30 p.m.: Freya Dance Studio.
• 5 p.m.: Serin OH.
• 6 p.m.: K-POP vs. J-POP dance-off with Lillie Smalls.
• 8 p.m.: Eastern Eats and Vocal Beats Karaoke Contest with DJ Hi David.
• 11: 30 a.m.: | v |.
• 1:30 p.m.: Swift Lee.
• 3:30 p.m.: Astropat.
• 5 p.m.: Ani Cheng
• 6  p.m.: Jibbs.
• 7 p.m.: Bhangra X Bollywood Block Party with DJ Vikas, DJ Mowgli and DJ Das.

Sunday, April 28

• 12 p.m.: Sarah Gorak & the Aloha Vibes.
• 12:30 p.m.: Filipino-American Association of Southern Ohio. 
• 1 p.m.: Cincinnati Opera.
• 2 p.m.: Sayaw Filipin OH.
• 3 p.m.: UC Korean Cultural Dance Club.
• 3:30 p.m.: UC Pinoy-American Student Organization.
• 4 p.m.: UC Dhadak.
• 4:30 p.m.: Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts.
• 5 p.m.: Mark Joshua Duo Band.
• 5:55 p.m.: Best of Yums Awards Presentation.
• 6:00 p.m.: Eastern Eats and Vocal Beats Karaoke Contest Final Round with DJ Hi David.
• 11:30 a.m.: Silbak.
• 1 p.m.: Sabastooge.
• 2:30 p.m.: Hi David.
• 4 p.m.: Vusive.
• 5:30 p.m.: LoKeeZ.

Road closures for Asian Food Fest 2024

According to the event's website, the following streets will be closed from 7 a.m. Thursday, April 25, until 7 a.m. Monday, April 29:

• Court Street from Elm to Walnut streets.
• Race Street from Central Parkway to Ninth Street.
• Vine Street from Central Parkway to Ninth Street.

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South Star rising: Internationally acclaimed superstars to headline inaugural music festival

Published on April 23, 2024

Huntsville will soon groove to the rhythms of an eclectic array of international superstars as part of the inaugural South Star Music Festival.

Festival producer C3 Presents announced Blink-182, Gwen Stefani, Shinedown, Beck, Ludacris, TLC, Jane’s Addiction, Sublime and Goo Goo Dolls will top the bill of the two-day event, set for Sept. 28-29 in John Hunt Park. A complete list of performers can be found  here .

“I am excited by the incredible level of talent set to perform in Huntsville this fall,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “We look forward to a successful collaboration with C3 Presents on this inaugural festival and future events that enrich our cultural landscape.”

Mayor Battle emphasized the significance of the power-packed lineup in establishing Huntsville as a burgeoning destination for live music lovers. He added the festival represents another quality-of-life amenity for music fans as well as an economic driver for the City’s tourism, service and retail sectors.

Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella described the festival’s lineup as a dream come true for music fans. He said C3 Presents’ decision to start a new festival in Huntsville speaks volumes about the City’s reputation and trajectory toward becoming a world-class music city.

Mandrella also praised C3’s attention to detail and market research, which should satisfy anyone worried about having to choose between football or the festival. To that end, C3 is setting up a massive sports bar for SEC and NFL fans wanting to keep tabs on big games.

“The epic scale and quality of product C3 produces will elevate our entire music landscape,” he said. “Artists talk to each other about their experiences, and it’s obvious these artists have all heard good things about Huntsville. It’s an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and we look forward to welcoming music fans and visitors alike to John Hunt Park in September.”

Advance tickets for the South Star Music Festival go on sale Thursday, April 25, while the public sale begins Friday, April 26. One-day and two-day passes are available.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit SouthStarFestival.com or Facebook.com/SouthStarFest .

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Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Breakaway Music Festival Tampa: Guide to parking, lineup, tickets and more

• Gabrielle Calise Times staff

Get ready, electronic music lovers. Breakaway Music Festival is finally making its debut in Tampa this weekend.

The multi-stage festival takes place at Raymond James Stadium from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

What is Breakaway Music Festival? And why is it coming to Tampa?

Breakaway Music Festival is an immersive live music experience that debuted in Columbus, Ohio, in 2016. The goal was to bring world-class DJs and electronic dance music to underserved markets.

“It’s not Chicago, New York, Los Angeles or Miami, but anything in between,” said co-founder Zach Reuben.

There are now 11 Breakaway Music Festivals across the country, plus 9 additional stops on the Breakaway college tour. Over 100,000 fans attended in 2023.

Breakaway Music Festival has been eyeing Tampa for a while, Reuben explained, thanks to the city’s young population, growing workforce, large colleges and corporate headquarters. Breakaway Music Festival fills a void left in the market when Sunset Music Festival announced that it would not take place in 2024 .

“It obviously worked out for the better that it didn’t return, but it kind of was independent of our planning,” Reuben said.

Breakaway Music Festival’s lineup

The festival features two stages and a silent disco. The lineup includes a diverse range of genres, include EDM, pop, house, bass and four-on-the-floor music.

Illenium and Kaskade headline Friday, joined by ACRAZE, GUDFELLA, Ian Asher, Matroda, Night Tales, Ravenscoon, ROSSY and Said the Sky.

Saturday’s headliners are Zedd and SOFI TUKKER, with performances by ALLEYCVT, Crankdat, Deerock, Dion Timmer, Calcium, it’s murph, Moore Kismet, Sara Benyo, TroyBoi and ZUEZEU.

Three local DJs will be heading from the Ritz Ybor to the stage at Breakaway: Pushman, Myr and Taylorlace. Over twenty other local artists will perform at the silent disco.

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Purchase tickets to Breakaway Music Festival and official after parties

Available tickets from range from a $65 for a single-day pass to $1,049 for 2-Day Ultra VIP ticket, which includes access to a viewing platform on the side of the main stage, drink and merch vouchers and access to a guest lounge. Some ticket packages include hotel stays, shuttle services and local discounts. Visit breakawayfestival.com/tampa to learn more and purchase tickets.

The Ritz Ybor will be hosting the official Breakaway after parties starting at 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Matroda, Taylorlace and Pushman will appear Friday, with Crankdat, Myr and Wilco Beats performing Saturday. Purchase tickets ($25) and reserve VIP tables ($150) at www.theritzybor.com .

Both Breakaway Music Festival and the official after parties are 18+.

Weather this weekend

Breakaway Music Festival takes place outside, so pack sunscreen and make sure to visit the on-site water stations. The forecast calls for highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 60s. Rain is unlikely to occur in Tampa on Friday or Saturday.

The festival is a rain or shine event. Should severe weather interrupt the festivities, refunds will not be given. Updates will be announced at the festival and on social media.

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Getting to Raymond James Stadium

Anticipate traffic along Dale Mabry Highway, Himes Avenue, Columbus Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard ahead of the show. The Tampa Sports Authority works with parkwhiz.com , where reservations range from $15 to $53. Note that third-party websites like seatgeek.com are not affiliated with the stadium.

The Hillsborough Community College lots are available for day-of parking. Residents in the nearby neighborhoods frequently rent out their parking spots and driveways to concertgoers. Arrive early to scope for a good space and bring cash.

For those hoping to take public transportation, HART bus routes 7, 15, 32, 36 and 45 service the stadium. Bus stops on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Himes Avenue are a roughly 15-minute walk away. Check gohart.org for route information.

The ride share pick up and drop off location is located in Lot B at 4105 N Himes Ave. As with any stadium show, anticipate potential delays and surge charging with Uber and Lyft.

Visit raymondjamesstadium.com/gettinghere .

What to bring and what to leave at home

Items allowed:

• Clear bags, purses under 14 inches x 6 inches x 14 inches, with no more than 2 zippers
• One small clutch bag, no larger than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches (this does not have to be clear)
• Banners or flags without sticks or poles
• Blankets and towels, if unrolled or unfolded
• Canes, walkers and wheelchairs
• Empty spray bottles
• Ponchos if worn, carried over the arm or in original sealed clear package
• Small, handheld radios or TVs with earphones
• Sunscreen lotion (No aerosol or spray cans)
• Your credit card. Raymond James Stadium is cashless.
• Medical or diaper bags, but only after filling out a special needs request form at least 72 hours before the event. The form can be found at raymondjamesstadium.com/rjsada .
• Flags (no poles)
• Glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
• Hula hoops (including LED hoops)

Items to leave at home:

• Any bag larger than a clutch purse no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches Raymond James Stadium has a no-bag policy for all events. Any other bag must be left in your vehicle or stowed in storage lockers, which are available to rent on Tom McEwen Boulevard (south of Gate C).
• Cameras with detachable lenses, or with lenses that exceed 12 inches (Point-and-shoot cameras are allowed.)
• Camera bags or binocular cases
• Individual glow sticks
• Large electronic devices such as digital readers, iPads or laptops
• Aerosol or spray bottles of sunscreen
• Food and drink
• Cans, bottles, glass and coolers
• Hoverboards
• Horns, lasers and artificial noisemakers
• Illegal drugs and weapons
• Recreational balls and seat cushions
• Pets (service animals are allowed)
• Selfie sticks, gimbals or extenders
• Unmanned aircraft systems and radio-controlled model aircraft-drones. (These are also prohibited on stadium property, including parking lots.)
• Video cameras and GoPros

For more information, visit www.breakawayfestival.com . Follow the festival at facebook.com/breakawayfestival , instagram.com/breakaway , tiktok.com/@breakawayfest and twitter.com/BreakawayFest .

Gabrielle Calise is a culture reporter who covers music, nostalgia and offbeat Florida trends. Reach her at [email protected].

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Togo travel is an encounter with multitudes of ethnic groups. From the north to the south, you can indulge in various cultural and historical activities. Togo is also known for its delicious cuisine.

Lomé, the capital city, is an example of a big, vibrant African town. The coastal region is ideal for those who want to practice nautical activities in the ocean or the nearby lake Togo. The landscape of the country's center combines small mountains, plateaus, and hills: a paradise for nature lovers and hikers. The drier north of the country is characterized by savannah landscapes, national parks, strong traditions, and archeological sites.

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Discover the history and culture of Togo from Lake Togo to the ocean, and end the day by creating art from waste to become an agent of change.

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Immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure as you glide down the river. Top it off with an encounter with a passionate nature protector, who will inspire you.

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Marvel at the power and beauty of nature at an organic farm and in the Missahoe forest. Learn about traditional plant use, and enjoy a hike and a local organic meal.

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Lomé and the Coastal Region

Lomé, the capital city, is one of Africa's liveliest cities with its massive golden sand beaches, big open-air markets, street vendors, and a busy nightlife. Lake Togo offers relaxing and nautical activities. Togoville, located on the lake's shores, is a mystical village where the locals worship idols, and voodoo priests perform traditional ceremonies.

In Agbodrafo, between the lake and the ocean, you can visit the infamous Wood Home, where slave traders used to hide captives.

Aneho, the old colonial capital, is located at the mouth of Mono River. It is a great stop to explore the river's rich flora and fauna and admire old colonial houses.

The Plateaux Region

Kpalimé is an easy-going town surrounded by Mount Agou and Mount Kloto, which are covered by fruit and vegetable plantations as well as forests hiding beautiful waterfalls. The area is attractive for nature lovers and hikers. It is also known for its artisans who work on wood as well as calabash and create batik paintings.

The geographic position of Atakpame, further north, make the city a commercial crossroads. The town is famous for its impressive stilt walkers. Next to Badou, in the west, you can hike to the 80 m high Aklowa waterfall, one of the highest in the region.

The Central Region

The region is ethnically very diverse and culturally rich. Traditional dances, like the fire dance, and weavers are some of the attractions of the area. The dominant religion is Islam, which influences the way the locals dress in boubous and colorful veils.

Fazao-Malfakassa National Park, located in the center of the country, near Sokode, the second largest city of the country, is blessed with a protected forest comprising rare biodiversity and rocky hills. The park is also home to many species of birds and mammals.

The Northern Region

In the north, in Koutammakou , designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Batammariba people live in traditional mud houses that resemble miniature castles. These houses are an exceptional example of traditional African architecture, similar to those of the nearby Somba people of Benin. This should be a highlight of any Togo travel.

In the extreme north of the country, savannah is the dominant landscape. Close to Dapaong, the Nok and Maprong caves and granaries, where villagers used to hide to protect themselves from dangers, are a must-see. The nearby cave paintings of Namoudjoga are proof that the region was inhabited for thousands of years.

Togo Travel Practical Info

Travel Requirements

Yellow fever vaccine or medical exemption

Passport valid for six months from the end of your stay

Visa unless you hold a passport from one of the ECOWAS countries

Best Time To Come

Main dry season: November to March

Short dry season: July to September

Maximum average temperature : in dry season 84°F (29°C), in rainy season 78°F (25.5°C)

International airport: Lomé–Tokoin (LFW)

Ethiopian: directs flights from NYC (EWR)

Air France, Brussels: directs flights from Paris and Brussels

Royal Air Maroc: directs flights from Casablanca

Country Info

Capital city: Lomé

Population: 8 milions

Official language: French

Other languages: Mina, Ewé, Kabyè

Currency: CFA franc (XOF)

Time: GMT + 1

Power: 220V with Type E socket (this type is of French origin)

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Ravinia Festival tickets on sale now for 2024 season

By Elyssa Kaufman

Updated on: April 24, 2024 / 8:03 AM CDT / CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) —   Ravinia Festival tickets are on sale for the 2024 season. 

Tickets went on sale to the public at 8 a.m.

The Beach Boys with John Stamos, The Roots, Norah Jones, and Broadway star Ben Platt are among this year's artists performing in Highland Park. James Taylor & His All-Star Band will perform for two nights.

Samara Joy, Violent Femmes, Big Boi, Abel Selaocoe, Gaelic Storm, and Meshell Ndegeocello are among the 60 artists making their Ravinia debut.   

Tickets are available here.  Tickets to all concerts this year range from $15 to $230. 

Check out the full 2024 lineup on the  Ravinia website. 

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Tickets to Ravinia Festival' s highly anticipated 2024 summer concert series go on sale at 8 a.m. Wednesday, according to an announcement.

Tickets will only be available on Ravinia's website , the announcement said, with several shows expected to sell out, including James Taylor, Indigo Girls and Melissa Ethridge, Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello, The Beach Boys with John Stamos, Robert Plant and Alison Kraus, O.A.R and Fitz and the Tantrums, ZZ Top and Lynryd Skynard and Roger Daltrey.

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Tickets prices for shows range from $15 to $230, the announcement said. Guests can bring their own picnics, including alcohol into the park, according to organizers.

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Ravinia Festival's highly anticipated 2024 summer concert lineup and schedule was announced last month, with big names on the lineup including The Beach Boys, Norah Jones, James Taylor and Robert Plant & Alison Krause.

Since the announcement, some additional acts have been added to the bill, including TLC & Shaggy , and a tribute to Whitney Houston with the Chicago Symphony .

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“With an extraordinary range of concerts and artists, we are excited to offer an inspiring and captivating season for everyone who comes to Ravinia,” Ravinia’s President and CEO Jeffrey P. Haydon said in a release. “Whether in Bennett Gordon Hall, Martin Theatre, Pavilion, Lawn, or Carousel, concertgoers will surely experience the spirit of summer with incredible music under the stars."

In 2023 , Ravinia Festival saw performances from John Legend, Jethro Tull, Santana and Ms. Lauryn Hill.

Here's a look some of the acts listed on the 2024 schedule:

JAZZ, BLUES, FOLK, GOSPEL, and AMERICAN SONGBOOK

● Jazz in June: Battle of the Big Bands featuring Adonis Rose & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra* and Orrin Evans & the Captain Black Big Band , with special guests Kurt Elling and Rufus Reid, plus Ravinia Steans Music Institute Jazz Fellows. The student and professional musicians of the Ravinia Jazz Mentor Program, one of the Reach Teach Play programs, open the night on the Carousel Stage. – June 16 ● Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Big Boi and Danielle Ponder* – June 19 ● Because of You starring Michael Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Big Band in A Tribute to the Legendary Tony Bennett– June 23 ● Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper* – June 27; Carousel Stage 7 ● Norah Jones and very special guest Mavis Staples – July 14 ● Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers – August 7; Carousel Stage ● Samara Joy* – August 25

GLOBAL MUSIC and LATIN

● Little Feat and Los Lobos on the Can’t Be Satisfied Tour – June 22 ● The Reset: An Immersive Sound Experience with Davin Youngs* – July 11; Carousel Stage ● Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Choco Orta with Caribe Project , July 31 ● Conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the National Children’s Symphony of Venezuela in two works by South American composers –Alberto Ginastera’s Dances from Estancia and Antonio Estévez’s Mediodía en el llano (Midday on the Plain)-- among other pieces on the program. – August 6 ● Eighth annual Fiesta Ravinia, with Julieta Venegas* and La Santa Cecilia* featured for the main-stage performance of the day – September 15

POP, ROCK, R&B, INDIE, HIP-HOP, COUNTRY, and DJs

● The Flock featuring Jerry Goodman* – June 7; Carousel Stage ● James Taylor & His All-Star Band – June 8 and 9 ● Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and JD McPherson* on the Can’t Let Go Tour – June 12 ● Hauser* on his Rebel with a Cello tour – June 14 ● Michael Franti & Spearhead, Trevor Hall , and Bombargo on The Togetherness Tour – June 15 ● Violent Femmes* play their debut album in its entirety with Chicago Philharmonic and conductor Stuart Chafetz* – June 21 ● Ben Platt* – June 28 ● Roger Daltrey and KT Tunstall* – June 29 ● Lyle Lovett & His Large Band and Clint Black – June 30 ● The Music of ABBA with Arrival From Sweden – July 5 8 ● Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton – July 6 ● The Beach Boys with special guest John Stamos – July 7 ● Norah Jones with very special guest Mavis Staples – July 14 ● Killer Queen: Tribute to Queen featuring Patrick Myers* as Freddie Mercury – July 27 ● Angélique Kidjo and Meshell Ndegeocello* – August 8 ● Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge – August 11 ● Robert Glasper* and J. Ivy* – August 14 ● Gaelic Storm* and The High Kings* – August 22 ● O.A.R., Fitz & the Tantrums, and DJ Logic* – August 23 ● The Roots, Digable Planets , and Arrested Development – August 24 ● ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd on The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour – August 29 ● Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Alejandro Escovedo – September 8 ● Crowded House* – September 11 ● Queen! featuring resident DJs Derrick Carter, Michael Serafini, and Garrett David, hosts Lucy Stoole and Nico, and special guests – September 14; Carousel Stag

FALL PERFORMANCES

● Shelly Berg Trio* – October 26; Bennett Gordon Hall ● Alexander Hersh^, cello, Victor Santiago Asunción, piano, present Beyond Borders, with works by Debussy, Wiancko, Britten, Schumann, Say, and Sollima. – November 2; Bennett Gordon Hall ● PROJECT Trio* – November 9; Bennett Gordon Hall ● Ryan Townsend Strand , tenor, and Karina Kontorovitch , piano, present Letters to Jackie, a newly conceived song cycle based on the letters sent to Jacqueline Kennedy by the American people following the assassination of her husband, the 15 settings in Letters to Jackie represent the collective grief of a nation and the power of community and healing in a time of great tragedy. – November 16; Bennett Gordon Hall

CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

● July 12 – The CSO opens its 88th summer season at Ravinia with Alsop and two featured soloists, soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha* and pianist Michelle Cann.* In an evening of American music, the orchestra opens with Aaron Copland’s beloved classic Appalachian Spring followed by James P. Johnson’s Charleston, highlighting this early jazz piano leader’s influence and the iconic dance of the same name. Rangwanasha is in the spotlight for Samuel Barber’s evocative portrait of a small boy in the American South, Knoxville: Summer of 1915. The program wraps with a celebration of the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, with Cann at the keyboard making her CSO debut. ● July 13 – South African cellist-composer Abel Selaocoe* joins Alsop and debuts with the CSO performing his Four Spirits, which “takes the concerto format to thrillingly unprecedented places” (Bachtrack). Themes of ancestral wisdom, faith, and community permeate the program, as the piece is put in perspective alongside Ludwig van Beethoven’s monumental Fifth Symphony and its distinct explorations of fate. ● July 19 – Conductor Ted Sperling joins the CSO with special guest vocalists to celebrate two iconic pop songwriters, Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon. ● July 20 – Alsop and the CSO take the stage for Gustav Mahler’s final major work for orchestra, Symphony No. 9. Voted as the greatest symphony of all-time in BBC Music 2 Magazine, the evening-long work has beguiled audiences since its 1912 premiere by Bruno Walter and the Vienna Philharmonic. ● July 21 – Winner of the gold medal at the International Chopin Competition and recipient of many esteemed prizes, Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino* reunites with Alsop and makes his Ravinia and CSO debuts performing Fryderyk Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1. In the second half of the program, Alsop explores symphonic storytelling during the turn of the 19th century, leading the CSO in Richard Strauss’s tone poem Don Juan and Maurice Ravel’s choreographic symphony Daphnis et Chloé (Suite No. 2). ● July 25 – Mendelssohn's hit violin concerto, played by Augustin Hadelich^, is in the spotlight as Alsop leads the CSO. Also featured on the program are Bernstein’s joyous Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and Stravinsky's timeless Firebird Suite. Conductor Alena Hron , the 2024–26 Taki Alsop Fellow, guests on the podium to lead Geroge Walker’s Icarus in Orbit. ● July 26 – The centerpiece of Breaking Barriers 2024 is a space-themed concert complete with visuals and introductions by NASA specialists. Alsop conducts the orchestra in Holst’s The Planets, followed by a suite from Falkenberg’s The Moons Symphony. Audiences will see science come alive and hear from planetary scientists, including Astronaut Nicole Stott together with the composer, as they discuss how Falkenberg’s symphony offers new perspectives for humanity to contemplate our home in the cosmos. ● July 28 – Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship alum Carolyn Kuan leads this year’s Tchaikovsky Spectacular, complete with Ravinia’s signature cannons in the 1812 Overture. Making her CSO debut, she opens the program with the complete music from the first act of The Nutcracker. Desirée Ruhstrat also makes her CSO debut as the soloist for the cherished Violin Concerto. ● August 2 – Conductor Valentina Peleggi, another TACF alum, returns to Ravinia and the CSO, following a guest appearance during last summer’s Breaking Barriers Festival, to join with esteemed pianist Jorge Federico Osorio on Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto. Peleggi will also lead Tchaikovsky’s Francesca da Rimini and Respighi’s Pines of Rome. ● August 4 – Music director, conductor, and arranger Kevin Stites explores the music of legendary performer and film composer Henry Mancini for the annual Gala Benefit Evening. Curated and hosted by actor Rob Lindley, “Mancini at 100: The Music of Henry Mancini, from the big screen, to the small screen, to the stage and beyond” features Broadway vocalists Jessie Mueller* (Waitress, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Norm Lewis* 3 (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables), and Karen Mason* (Sunset Boulevard), with all three making their Ravinia and CSO debuts. ● August 9 & 11 – The CSO delves into operatic repertory as a semi-staging of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Idomeneo is conducted by Los Angeles Opera (and former Ravinia) Music Director James Conlon in the Martin Theatre. The work, set in Crete in 1200 BCE and telling a story from the Trojan War, shines light on a talented group of singers. Starring are tenor Matthew Polenzani as Greek king Idomeneo, soprano Andrea Carroll* as princess Ilia, and soprano Alexandria Shiner* as princess Elettra. ● August 10 – Conlon will lead an all-Mozart program with the CSO in the festival’s Pavilion between the opera performances. The program will feature both of the composer’s G-minor symphonies—the “little” No. 25, K. 183, and the “great” No. 40, K. 550—along with the Violin Concerto No. 5, welcoming James Ehnes as soloist on the violin. ● August 18 – Conductor Jonathan Rush, a frequent Ravinia guest in recent seasons and former assistant to Alsop, returns to the CSO podium. Chicago native Rachel Barton Pine takes the stage with Rush and the orchestra as the soloist for José White Lafitte’s Violin Concerto and Niccolò Paganini’s La Campanella

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Billie Eilish headlines Fortnite Festival with unlockable neon green skin, instruments

Eilish is just the latest among a slate of stars, including lady gaga, ariana grande and the weeknd, who have appeared on fortnite's virtual main stage in the rock band-like experience..

Billie Eilish is dropping into Fortnite.

The Grammy and Oscar-winning recording artist has become a playable character for Fortnite Festival, a rhythm-based music game not unlike Rock Band. Eilish, 22, announced her imminent arrival to the virtual game's main stage in a post Monday on X that included a picture of her character in the game.

After teasing the partnership, Epic Games, the developer behind the massively popular online video game best known for its Battle Royale mode, released more details Tuesday.

Here's what to know about Eilish's role in the Fortnite Festival.

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What is the Fortnite Festival?

Epic Games worked with Rock Band developer  Harmonix to add a musical mode called Fortnite Festival to the in-game experience in 2023.

Eilish is just the latest among a slate of stars, including Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and The Weeknd , who have since graced the game's virtual main stage. Similar to Rock Band, the game mode allows players to join with up to three others to play a licensed soundtrack of hits songs and Fortnite originals on instruments of their choice.

If past events are any indication, players can likely expect to play as Eilish on the main stage performing her top hits that may include “ Happier Than Ever ,” “Therefore I Am” and “Oxytocin.”

As players progress through Season 3 of the Fortnite Festival, they can unlock rewards that include instruments, outfits and new songs to perform, according to Epic Games . Among those unlockable rewards is Eilish's neon green character skin and two Eilish-themed Instruments – a keytar and a microphone.

Season 3 ends June 13.

Billie Eilish's big year, from Oscar win to new album

Eilish has earned no shortage of accolades and awards ever since she burst into the music scene in 2019 with her debut album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?"

The singer/songwriter has racked up nine Grammy wins and two Oscars, the latest of which came in March when she and her brother Finneas' melancholy ballad from the "Barbie" movie, "What Was I Made For?" won best original song.

Eilish has also revealed that her third album – and first since 2021's Grammy-nominated "Happier Than Ever" – is on the way. "Hit Me Hard and Soft" will arrive May 17 .

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You should see her in a victory crown. Billie Eilish has been announced as the new icon at the center of Epic Games’ “ Fortnite ” Festival Season 3.

The season, which runs through June 13, will allow users to unlock new Eilish-themed outfits, instruments and playable jam tracks including “All the Good Girls Go to Hell” “Happier Than Ever” and “Therefore I Am.” In the shop, players can purchase new emotes featuring her hits “Bad Guy” and “You Should See Me in a Crown.”

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Eilish’s third full-length album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” debuts on May 17, and a new outfit and jam tracks will be revealed later in the season to coincide with the release.

Originally launched in December 2023, Fortnite Festival is a free-to-play “Rock Band”-esque rhythmic game, which can be played alongside the popular shooter’s Battle Royale and LEGO modes.

As of April 23, Fortnite Festival will also finally support “Rock Band 4” guitar controllers on new Pro Lead and Pro Bass song parts on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.

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