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Culminating a countdown that kicked off last month, Warped Tour has begun announcing the nearly 100 bands involved with the return of summer festival happening later this year. Among the first crop of bands that are confirmed to be performing include one of Warped Tour's most storied veterans in South Bay punk pillars, Pennywise.
Warped Tour has also confirmed the return of ska punk staples Dancehall Crashers for the trio of summer dates along with Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup, Miss May I and Chandler Leighton. The announcement marks the first in a succession of confirmations that will be rolled out daily as part of Warped Tour's "30 Days of Warped" campaign.
The initial confirmation was published in Variety on January 27th. Speaking with the publication, festival founder Kevin Lyman shared of the launch, "Putting together a lineup is never an easy task, but each act, both new and returning, plays an important role in delivering an unforgettable experience for fans, especially at the price point we’re offer. We collaborated closely with the bands to create some exciting surprises, exclusive content, and more for fans to enjoy. So follow along, soak in the journey, and who knows—you might just discover your next favorite band!”
Teaming with live event authority Insomniac, the anniversary edition of the Vans Warped Tour will pool together staple artists that have become part of Warped Tour lore from the last 30 years. Additionally, Warped Tour will platform new blood, ensuring musical discovery remains core to the DNA of the festival.
The Vans Warped Tour 30th Anniversary dates kick off June 14th and 15th in Washington, D.C. July 26th and 27th the fest returns to SoCal with a weekend i Long Beach. Then, the victory lap concludes November 15th and 16th in Orlando, FL. Stay up to date and get full details - HERE
