NEON CITY FESTIVAL RELEASES ADDITIONAL LINEUP FOR INAUGURAL EVENT, NOVEMBER 22-24
Free for All Ages Music, Art & Culinary Event to Take Over Downtown Las Vegas and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Neon City Festival (NCF) has announced 23 acts that will join its inaugural lineup alongside headliners Alison Wonderland, Neon Trees, Russell Dickerson and Seven Lions. Taking place in downtown Las Vegas November 22-24, 2024, the first-of-its-kind music, art and culinary event is free for all ages and will feature local food and beverage vendors, art shows and fireworks.
“Neon City Festival will be a great way for music lovers of all genres to come together in a thrilling environment,” said Jeff Victor, CEO of Neon City Festival. “The lineup includes everything from rock to hip hop, country and EDM – on every corner, there will be an incredible artist performing a free show.”
In alphabetical order, the lineup additions include:
- 408 – The Orlando DIY act features a prolific blend of pop-punk and modern pop, hip hop and EDM from members Mark Faroudi, Nick Hanus, Nick Roque and Jake Cerretani.
- Adelita’s Way – This American rock band was formed in Las Vegas in 2006 and their debut single “Invincible” broke them into the mainstream scene. The group consists of Rick Dejesus, Trevor Safford and Andrew Cushing.
- American Mile – Formed in 2018, American Mile has been carving their name into the roots of southern rock and country music around North America. Their powerful sound has garnered them important shows in front of thousands at festivals and stages.
- Beauty School Dropout – Los Angeles-based Beauty School Dropout emerged as a rising force in 2022. The band is comprised of three talented musicians – Colie Hutzer, Beepus and Bardo – and boasts a nod from A&R legend Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 and the backing of Verswire label.
- Bubba Sparxxx – The rapper is known for his Billboard-charted hit songs “Ugly” and “Ms. New Booty.”
- Cassadee Pope – Cassadee Pope is known for her work in the seminal pop-punk band Hey Monday. She’s also the season 3 winner of The Voice and a Platinum-selling (“Wasting All These Tears”) artist and GRAMMY-nominated (“Think of You,” a duet with Chris Young) singer/songwriter.
- Charlotte Sands – Influenced by a mix of acoustic storytelling and powerful pop-rock performances, Sands has remained a fully independent artist, all while charting on Top 40 radio for over 15 weeks in the United States.
- Ekoh – The multifaceted musical force hailing from Las Vegas, Ekoh has etched his distinctive mark on the industry by skillfully blending hip hop, rock and alternative genres.
- elijah – Fresh off the viral success from his single, “harder to lie,” elijah has perfected his signature hook-driven choruses, caught somewhere between active rock and pop. His song “virus” quickly became one of the most played tracks on SiriusXM’s Octane, reaching a peak at #10.
- Filter – Richard Patrick’s career is a vision of multifaceted creativity, which he has delivered throughout his 30+ years producing music professionally through his band Filter, various collaborations, side projects, super groups, scoring films and writing for soundtracks.
- Kaleido – Straight out of Detroit, Kaleido is fronted by Christina Chriss and the group is rounded out by Joey Fava (drums), Cody Morales (bass) and Drew Johnston (guitar). Together, they seamlessly stir hard rock, punk, metal, alternative and pop into a combustible and catchy signature style.
- Krewella – Krewella is the boundless electronic duo comprised of sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf. Born in Houston, their multicultural background influences their art. Always experimental, they’ve carved out their own niche in EDM.
- Kruse Brothers – Phoenix-based duo The Kruse Brothers, Chandler and Miles Kruse, are transforming country music with their blend of diverse influences and musical styles. Originally rooted in classical music, the brothers bring a unique sound to the genre, infusing it with elements of blues and rock.
- Lit – Lit is considered one of the preeminent bands to have come out of the post-grunge era of the late 90’s. They helped define an entire generation of SoCal power punk with hard-charging hits like “My Own Worst Enemy,” “Miserable,” “Zip-Lock,” and “Lipstick & Bruises.”
- lovelytheband – lovelytheband is a Los Angeles-based alternative rock group. Their debut single “broken” made Billboard history as the longest charting alternative rock song in history (charting for 76 weeks and reaching number one on multiple charts). The song has recently been certified triple platinum.
- Luniz – Luniz is a rap duo out of Oakland consisting of Yukmouth and Numskull, two friends who have known each other since junior high. Their debut album, Operation Stackola, was released in 1995 and knocked Michael Jackson’s HIStory off the top of the R&B charts on the strength of the hit single “I Got 5 on It.”
- Mr. Carmack – Carmack finds inspiration from a range of sources, from his friends and fellow musicians in production cliques, Team Supreme and Soulection, to his travels and numerous sold-out tours of five continents over the past two years. This includes sharing stages with folks like Hudson Mohawke, Just Blaze, Cashmere Cat and Diplo.
- Mystery Skulls – Luis Dubuc was looking for a change of pace when he started his dance/electro-soul act, Mystery Skulls, in 2011. Fans were quickly enchanted by the upbeat, groovy sounds Mystery Skulls was producing. The result is an impressive discography that has amassed over 100 million streams.
- NO PROOF – NO PROOF is a rock, heavy rock and blues rock band from southern Utah. The band consists of Sarah Jane, Locklin Hammett, Hunter Harrison, Dave The Dreaded (Anderson) and Michael Westrich.
- Pertinence – Pertinence is a musical artist known for his hip hop hits “DROP TOP BEATER” and “BOBBY BOUCHER.”
- Restless Road – Made up of three different but complementary voices, country band Restless Road (Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols and Colton Pack) is “one of the most intriguing and exciting acts of the year” (Wide Open Country).
- Twista – The American rapper is well known for his chopper style of rapping and holds the title for fastest English-speaking rapper.
- Vampires Everywhere – Vampires Everywhere is an American metalcore band based in Las Vegas and started by Michael Orlando, later known as Michael Vampire.
Set times and stage locations will be announced soon.
A “festival without fences,” Neon City Festival will transform downtown Las Vegas into a musical haven. The footprint extends from the Fremont East District to Fremont Street Experience and the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, to the Arts District all the way down to Las Vegas Blvd. and The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower.
In addition to the musical acts, Neon City Festival will also feature:
- Food and drink specials from local Las Vegas restaurants and bars
- Captivating moments such as laser art shows, strolling entertainment and a special 3D-motion graphic show on “Viva Vision,” the world’s largest LED canopy screen
- Citywide entertainment featuring block parties, pop-up performances, street festivals and surprises from beloved downtown attractions
Created by downtown Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens – with support from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) – and overseen by appointed Neon City Festival CEO Jeff Victor, the event was conceived to show appreciation for Las Vegas locals and visitors alike.
Neon City Festival’s founders include Stevens (Circa Resort & Casino, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center), LVCVA, Steve Thompson (Boyd Gaming Corporation: Fremont Hotel & Casino, California Hotel Casino, Main Street Station), Terry Caudill (Binion’s Gambling Hall and 4 Queens Hotel & Casino), Chris Latil (Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino), Jonathan Jossel (Plaza Hotel & Casino), Blake Sartini Jr. (The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower), Andrew Simon (Fremont Street Experience), Joe Woody (El Cortez Hotel & Casino) and Eric Buksa (Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino).
Additional Neon City Festival happenings will be shared in the coming weeks. For more information, click here.
About The Neon City Festival
Neon City Festival is a first-of-its-kind, free, all-ages celebration set to transform Downtown Las Vegas from November 22-24. This unique event turns the heart of Vegas into a sprawling, open-air playground with no fences, allowing attendees to wander through a captivating mix of performances, including thrilling live shows, epic fireworks, dazzling laser spectacles, and cutting-edge art exhibits. The festival offers a multi-genre music and culinary experience that pulses with the vibrant energy of Las Vegas. Highlights include savory food trucks, mind-bending 3D graphics on the Fremont Street Experience Viva Vision screen, interactive art installations, and a diverse lineup of headliner talent. With convenient transportation and ample parking, Neon City Festival is poised to be Las Vegas’ largest free music festival, offering an unforgettable weekend experience. Created by Derek Stevens and overseen by appointed CEO Jeff Victor, the event is co-founded by the LVCVA, Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, Fremont Street Experience, Binion’s Gambling Hall, California Hotel Casino, Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, El Cortez Hotel & Casino, 4 Queens Hotel & Casino, Fremont Hotel & Casino, Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Main Street Station, Plaza Hotel & Casino and The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower . For more information visit https://www.neoncityfestival.com/.