APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Mile of Music is making its return to Appleton for an 11th straight year from August 1 through August 4.
Organizers of the acclaimed original music celebration also revealed the “First 50” artists set to perform over its four days, with another 150 acts and music educators ready to be announced in the immediate weeks ahead.
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Officials are planning for the festival to feature 200-plus musical acts, 40 host venues and stages, and an estimated 700 live music sets and additional pop-up performances.
“We are excited to announce the eleventh Mile of Music Festival, the first of our second decade,” said Dave Willems, experience curator for Mile of Music. “We’re looking forward to more original music in Downtown Appleton this summer, and we’re so grateful to our partners and supporters for helping make the music happen.”
The official announcement of the First 50 artists occurs on the 100-day countdown to the summer festival. Throughout the next 100 days, Mile of Music will continue to announce artist lineups, pop-up showcases, volunteer opportunities, and more.
Mile of Music has earned an international reputation among original music artists, their agents, and aficionados. It remains a free and fully accessible event with a true community flavor and spirit.
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Mile of Music will feature Wisconsin-made artists such as Kia Rap Princess (Milwaukee) and The Periodicals (Madison/Milwaukee), artists around the country such as Boris and the Joy from Nashville, Tennessee, and even Minor Gold from Australia as well as several other artists around the world.
For more information on Mile of Music, you can visit their website here.
