HARD Music Fest makes its return to Los Angeles, California after 10 years for a celebration of 15 cycles of the festival. The concert brand has announced this year's lineup which stays true to its origins honoring the OGs of various genres, namely electronic and dance, as well as welcoming some newcomers and big-name rappers. At its inception in 2008, HARD Fest was held in Downtown Los Angeles at the Shrine Exposition Hall. Subsequently, L.A. is excited to welcome the festival back and has some big names on the bill to celebrate the occasion.
2013 was the last year HARD Summer was held in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. This year, the HARD Summer Music Festival will be held across several spaces in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles including the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and BMO Stadium. Overall, the iconic lineup includes a back-to-back set from Diplo and BLOND:ISH as well as a headlining set from Skrillex alongside Four Tet. With a nod to hip hop's past and present, Fat Joe and Ludacris will take center stage. The "Man On The Moon" rapper Kid Cudi and Atlanta's own 21 Savage will also headline the event.
Kid Cudi & 21 Savage Make The Show
To celebrate its 15-year anniversary, the festival welcomes back the artists that helped solidify its foundation. Artists that have grown with the brand like Boys Noize and LA’s own Dillon Francis are set to return. Lastly, alternative acts like Oliver Tree and Two Feet will also grace the stage this year. HARD Summer's Pink Stage is reserved for house and techno in 2023. Artists to make an appearance include the Grammy Award-winning Black Coffee alongside The Martinez Brothers.
HARD Summer is taking over the city of Los Angeles with a host of official afterparties around the city. Festival tickets go on sale Friday, March 10th at 10 AM PT via HARD Summer’s official website. Additionally, this includes General Admission and VIP options, which can both be purchased with an initial deposit of $9.95. Moreover, afterparty details will be announced closer to the festival. Let us know what you think of the lineup, in the comments below.