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JUST ANNOUNCED – Summerfest 2022 Headliners

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Milwaukee’s Summerfest Announces 2022 Headliners

Festival Lineup Features Justin Bieber, Halsey, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Wayne/Wiz Khalifa/Wu-Tang Clan, Backstreet Boys, Willow, Jason Aldean, The Black Crowes, Rod Stewart, Charli XCX, Thomas Rhett, Steve Miller Band, Anthony Hamilton,
The Pretty Reckless, Violent Femmes, and more

Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce over 100 headliners, spanning various music genres, for the 54th edition of the legendary festival. Summerfest will take place June 23-25, June 30-July 2, and July 7-9, three weekends (Thursdays-Saturdays).

The lineup was announced nationally at RollingStone.com.

NEW – at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest – Lil Wayne/Wiz Khalifa/Wu-Tang Clan on Saturday, June 25 and Backstreet Boys on Friday, July 8, 2022. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m. for Backstreet Boys and Friday, April 15 at 10:00 a.m. for Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Wu-Tang Clan at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater Box Office and include admission to Summerfest the day of the concert.

“It feels great to announce our highly anticipated lineup and have the festival back in its regular summer timeframe for 2022,” said Don Smiley, President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. “From Justin Bieber, Halsey, Backstreet Boys, and a special Summerfest co-headlining show with Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, and Wu-Tang Clan, to John Fogerty, Steve Aoki, Halestorm, and others, it would be difficult to find a more diverse lineup anywhere.  Make plans to join us for Summerfest this June, one of the most affordable music festivals in the world, and home to over 1,000 artists performing live over the nine-day run.”

Summerfest will once again offer seating options at the BMO Harris Pavilion with Miller Lite for all evening headlining performances. This policy offers Summerfest fans the choice of free general admission seats or reserved seats available for purchase, for shows beginning at 8:00 p.m. Visit Summerfest.comfor on sale dates and times.

Fans can also experience an elevated concert experience at the Level Up Deck located in the Miller Lite Oasis, overlooking the stage. Tickets for
Level Up are available now and include admission to Summerfest the day of the show, two complimentary beverages, and access to a private bar, restrooms, and more.

Tickets for Summerfest are ON SALE NOW, take advantage of these limited time offers:

·         The UScellular™ Power Pass is available for $100 – includes one admission for all nine days
·         The UScellular™ 3-Day Pass is available for $50 and is valid for one general admission per day, any three different days of the festival

Visit Summerfest.com for the full festival lineup, including artist date, stage, and time slot.

About Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance
Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance has evolved into what is now recognized as “The World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration, hosting the music industry’s biggest acts, emerging talent, and local favorites along with approximately 750,000 fans, for an unforgettable live music experience. The festival features over 1,000 performances on 12 permanent stages, along with food, beverages, and activities, all in a world-class festival setting. The 2022 edition will take place over three weekends June 23-25, June 30-July 2, and July 7-9. For more information, visit Summerfest.com, or Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @Summerfest.

UPAF Ride for the Arts Early Bird Pricing Ends May 7

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Register Today! Price increases for the annual bike ride set for May 7

MILWAUKEE, May 3, 2018 – The early bird catches the discount! Register today for the 2018 UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, to take advantage of our early bird pricing. Prices for the 2018 UPAF Ride for the Arts will increase on Monday, May 7.

Through May 7, adult riders can register for the 5-mile, 12-mile and 25-mile routes for the low price of $50, and the 45-mile and 70-mile routes for $60. Thanks to the Milwaukee Brewers Foundation, youth riders (12 and under) can ride any route for free when accompanied by a registered adult.

Team Registration will also run through May 7. After that time, teams may continue to register, but teams of ten or more will not be eligible for their custom logo to be printed on the back of the Ride shirt. More information on registration pricing is available at www.upafride.org.

About the UPAF Ride for the Arts

UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, is the annual signature fundraising event for the United Performing Arts Fund. Since the Ride’s inception in 1981, more than 285,000 riding participants, thousands of volunteers and hundreds of sponsors have helped raise over $9 million for the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin.

The Sunday, June 4 Ride will start and finish at the Summerfest grounds’ South Gate at the intersection of Polk Street and Harbor Drive. Five different routes are offered for riders of different ages and abilities: 5, 12, 25, 45 and 70-miles. The three longest routes will cross the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge, providing riders with a unique view of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. All routes travel past Milwaukee landmarks, along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan and through numerous Milwaukee-area communities and parks.

Routes are sponsored by: 5-Mile Youth Route – Brewers Community Foundation, 12-Mile Family Route – Irgens, 25-Mile Own the Hoan Route – Husch Blackwell, 45-Mile Touring – Interstate Parking and 70-Mile Challenge Route – Allen Edmonds.

Brewers Manager Craig Counsell and his family are serving as the Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2018 UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite.

All pledges will help UPAF cross the finish line and achieve another successful fundraising campaign. Raising money for the Ride will once again be a bit easier, thanks to Johnson Financial Group, which will match pledges up to $25,000.

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About UPAF

The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) has been setting the stage for over 50 years by providing critical investment in our region’s vibrant performing arts scene. UPAF’s mission is to secure communityresources, promote the performing arts as a regional asset and improve the quality of life through responsible investment in and financial support of the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin. UPAF is proud to celebrate a half-century of making our community a better place to live, work and play. In2017 UPAF’s 50th Anniversary Campaign raised more than $12.32 million to support the area’sperforming arts environment. UPAF proudly bears Charity Navigator’s highest distinction for nonprofits – a four-star rating.

As an umbrella organization, UPAF supports a breadth of performing arts groups that collectively offer something for everyone through its 14 Member Groups and numerous Affiliates. More than one million people are touched each year through performances, educational outreach, special events and community partnerships.