With EDM festivals gaining rapid popularity across the nation and world alike, Chicago decided one year ago to jump on the bandwagon with their very own North Coast Music Festival. Chicago decided to shake things up a bit and throw in some rap, jam bands, and even a little rock ‘n’ roll. Now in it’s second year, the North Coast Music Festival’s 2011 lineup is far from disappointing. The stages of this year’s events will be graced by the likes of Common, Wiz Khalifa, Rusko, David Guetta, and Bassnectar.
It’s this diversity that will bring in for a second year, close to 50,000 people into Chicago’s Union Park for a musical gathering that may very well mean something different to each and every one attending. Regardless of where your musical intersets lay, the North Coast Festival is sure to bring you sweet musical satisfation, some colorful new friends, and one hell of a party.
General Information
Dates & Hours:
Labor Day Weekend 2011
Friday, 9/2: 4PM-10PM
Saturday, 9/3: 12PM-10PM
Sunday, 9/4: 12PM-10PM
Tickets:
1-day passes $45, 3-day passes SOLD OUT
Get your one day passes here at ClubTix.
Stages:
TBA (but there are rumored to be three)
Address:
Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL
Venue
Since the 1920’s Union Park has been known for it’s unique cultural and social integration, which has brought in many distinguished artists throughout the parks performance history. This year’s North Coast Festival is no exception with its diverse arrangement of musical acts.
Lineup
David Guetta * Bassnectar * STS9 * Wiz Khalifa * Thievery Corporation * Fatboy Slim * Common * Rusko * Gogol Bordello * Benny Benassi * Carl Cox * ATB * Lotus * Of Montreal * Wolfgang Gartner * Major Lazer * Little Dragon * Future Rock * Neon Indian * Zeds Dead * Big Gigantic * The Budos Band * James Zabiela * SBTRKT * Soul Rebels Brass Brand * Paper Diamond * Felix Cartal * Auto Body * Van Ghost * The Hood Internet * Rubblebucket * Orchard Lounge * Keys N Krates * California Wives * Midnight Conspiracy * Team Bayside High * Gemini Club * Loyal Divide * BBU * Zebo * The Coop * ProbCause * Wyllys * DJ Thibault * Great Divide * Perfect Kiss * Mario Florek * Nameloc * Pyro Fighter * Ghosthouse * Bandiit * The Werks * The Ill & The Restless * Orville Kline * Midwest Hype * NORdjs * Digital Driver * Fifth World * The Arts of Life Band * Intonation Music Workshop Latyrx (a Reunion feat. Lyrics Bornand Lateef the Truth Speaker) * New Mastersounds * Lettuce * Lance Herbstrong
Chicago is a large, busy city, and with a full three days of brain-rattling music ahead of you, you should probably take it easy on your mind before the long weekend’s coming events. To help with the planning of your North Coast Music Festival trip, here are some links and valuable travel information to make your life a little bit easier.
Transportation
While there is no specific shuttle service for North Coast Festival-goers, there is always the bus, train, a taxi service, or your own vehicle. Here are some reliable options, information, and links for any of your transportation needs.
Driving
From I-55
Take I-55 N. Stevenson Expy N. and merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W. via Exit 292A toward Wisconsin then take the West Randolph Street Exit 51B
From I-290
Take I-290 East to Chicago then take Exit 28B toward Paulina Street/ 1700 W./ Ashland Blvd and stay straight to get onto W. Congress Pkwy. Next turn left onto S. Ashland Ave. and end at N. Ashland Ave and W. Lake Street
From I-90/94
Take I-90/94 East to Chicago and take Exit 50A toward Ogden Ave. then stay straight to get onto N. Racine Ave. and take a slight right onto N. Ogden Ave.
**If you need driving directions from anywhere else, use this address: 1501 W. Randolph ST, Chicago, IL
Bus
The festival stop is #9 Ashland and Lake Street.
Train
Union Park is located right at the Green Line station steps of the Ashland Stop.
Accommodations
Finding a decent place to stay can be quite the tall task in a city with as many hotels as Chicago has to offer. We have included a list of suggested hotels for your convenience (the festival’s all-star roster can be enough to try to comprehend. We don’t want you accidentally making sketchy travel accommodations in the midst of your overwhelmed state now do we?).
Hard Rock Hotel - 2.5 miles from the venue
The Inn At Lincoln Park - 4.4 miles from the venue
The Red Roof Inn - 2.3 miles from the venue
Hampton Inn and Suites Chicago - 1.9 miles from the venue
Comfort Suites - 2.1 miles from the venue
North Coast Music Festival 2010
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