Spring Awakening Music Festival

June 14th, 15th & 16th
Spring Awakening Music Festival
Solider Field, Chicago, IL
Spring Awakening Music Festival
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NEWS ARCHIVE

  • Spring Awakening Music Festival Release Site Build Video

    Spring Awakening Music Festival Release Site Build Video

    5th January 2012

    Starting on Wednesday, our amazing crew starting setting up at the historic Soldier Field for the second annual Spring Awakening Music Festival!

  • This Song is Sick Releases Offical SAMF Mix Tape + Meet n Greet

    This Song is Sick Releases Offical SAMF Mix Tape + Meet n Greet

    5th January 2012

    This Song is Sick and Spring Awakening Music Festival are thrilled to release this mix filled with exclusive tracks, edits, and remixes! We’ve also got a special artist Meet ‘n’ Greet!

  • SAMF Official Map Released!

    SAMF Official Map Released!

    5th January 2012

    Check out the festival map!

  • Top Ten SAMF List

    Top Ten SAMF List

    5th January 2012

    Spring Awakening Music Festival is only days away, and we’ve got you covered for all of your festival needs!

  • See Yourself at Spring Awakening Music Festival + Daily Schedule

    See Yourself at Spring Awakening Music Festival + Daily Schedule

    5th January 2012

    SAMF is thrilled to announce the daily schedule and release the teaser video showcasing the beautiful Soldier Field!

  • Spring Awakening After Parties Announced

    Spring Awakening After Parties Announced

    5th January 2012

    Spring Awakening Music Festival 2013 is just 8 days away, and it’s set to be the largest all dance music event in Chicago with over 75,000 fans descending on Soldier Field!

  • Spring Awakening Music Festival Interviews Chicago’s Own Krewella

    Spring Awakening Music Festival Interviews Chicago’s Own Krewella

    5th January 2012

    Chicago’s own Krewella will return to the second year of Chicago’s original groundbreaking all electronic dance music festival, Spring Awakening, to wreak havoc on the hometown crowd.  Limited 3-day passes are still available, grab yours right here.

  • Spring Awakening Announces Design Contest + Art Institue Partnership

    Spring Awakening Announces Design Contest + Art Institue Partnership

    5th January 2012

    React Presents is thrilled to give art students across the midwest an opportunity to get involved in the festival, show their skills,  and gain real industry experience through the second annual Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) design contest! Spring Awakening Music Festival will also be partnering with the Art Institute (Ai) schools in Chicago, Schaumburg, Tinley Park in Illinois, as well as Milwaukee and Indianapolis’ campuses.

  • Joachim Garraud Premiers Exclusive mix for SAMF 2013!

    Joachim Garraud Premiers Exclusive mix for SAMF 2013!

    5th January 2012

    This past weekend, Spring Awakening 2013 artist JOACHIM GARRAUD debuted his SAMF 2013 Mix on his radio show in Europe, and now we’ve got the mix exclusively for you! Check the tracklist below:

  • Spring Awakening Music Festival Announces Final Lineup!

    Spring Awakening Music Festival Announces Final Lineup!

    5th January 2012

    React Presents is thrilled to announce Spring Awakening Music Festival 2013 at Chicago’s historic Soldier Field! The second year’s headliners include California low-end maetsro, BASSNECTAR, Grammy award winning producer CALVIN HARRIS, and the legendary MOBY returning for a DJ set! As previously announced, Spring Awakening Music Festival has expanded to three days, June 14, 15, and 16.

  • Spring Awakening Expands to Three Days! Super Early Bird Tickets Sell Out in Minutes!

    Spring Awakening Expands to Three Days! Super Early Bird Tickets Sell Out in Minutes!

    5th January 2012

    For the second year in a row, React Presents is thrilled to announce SPRING AWAKENING MUSIC FESTIVAL (SAMF) 2013, happening again at Soldier Field in June! The festival is now expanding to three days, June 14, 15, and 16!

  • Zeds Dead Take Over BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix

    Zeds Dead Take Over BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix

    5th January 2012

    Zeds Dead are production duo DC and Hooks. They’ve been destroying dancefloors in North America and beyond since 2009 and once embarked on a 12 week, 80 date DJing road trip by bus! They’ve been championed on Radio 1 by Diplo and they’ve released music on the likes of Mad Decent and Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak. They’ve also remixed an wide range of artists from Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, to Marina & The Diamonds, to The Prodigy.

  • Dirty South’s “Speed of Light” Hits #1 Hours After Release + Exclusive Interview

    Dirty South’s “Speed of Light” Hits #1 Hours After Release + Exclusive Interview

    5th January 2012

    GRAMMY-nominated Australian DJ, musician and producer, Dirty South has released his first full-length studio album, Speed of Life, on March 5, 2013 exclusively on iTunes. In a matter of hours, it was #1 on the iTunes Dance Chart!

    Known for his infections singles and chart-topping remixes for the likes of Snoop Dogg, U2, Diddy, and more than 50 artists in total, Dirty South’s 10-track album of emotionally charged numbers was inspired by his travels while touring and featuring collaborations with a number of talented artists.

  • SAMF Announces 2013 DJ Competition!

    SAMF Announces 2013 DJ Competition!

    5th January 2012

    React Presents is thrilled to announce the return of Spring Awakening DJ Competition! One lucky DJ will earn the grand prize of spinning one of four main stages at the second annual Spring Awakening Music Festival, while four others will spin slots at the official Spring Awakening pre-party at The Mid and official after parties throughout Chicago!  The competition kicks off Tuesday, February 19th, so rally your fans and prepare for battle!

  • Spring Awakening Festival Phase 1 Artist Announcement!

    Spring Awakening Festival Phase 1 Artist Announcement!

    5th January 2012

    React Presents is thrilled to announce Spring Awakening Music Festival 2013 at Chicago’s historic Soldier Field! The second year’s headliners include California low-end maetsro, BASSNECTAR and Grammy award winning producer CALVIN HARRIS! As previously announced, Spring Awakening Music Festival has expanded to three days, June 14, 15, and 16.

  • Interviews & Introductions from Last Year

    Interviews & Introductions from Last Year

    5th January 2012

    Last year we were lucky enough to shed light on up and comers, introduce you to some of the finest DJs in the world, and interview some of them before their performance at the inaugural Spring Awakening Music Festival.

  • Relive the Magic of 2012 & Don’t Forget to Follow Us!

    Relive the Magic of 2012 & Don’t Forget to Follow Us!

    5th January 2012

    As we gear up for festival season in Chicago and beyond, we’re thrilled to relive the magic with you from the inaugural year at Soldier Field for Spring Awakening Music Festival!