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Richardson Texas - Wildflower Announces Musical Lineup 22 February 2024 ( news )
Richardson , state Texas ( By Press Release office)
Feb 22,2024
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The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is May 17 - 19 at Galatyn Park Urban Center and this marks the 32
ndyear of the family - friendly celebration presented by Methodist Richardson Medical Center .
Among the 2024 headliners is Nile Rodgers & CHIC , who pioneered a musical language that generated chart - topping hits like “Le Freak , ” and sparked the advent of hip - hop with the 1979 soul single “Good Times . ”
Randy Rogers Band is an authentic definition of Texas country music as heard in their recent album Homecoming with songs like “Small Town Girl Goodbye” and “Leaving Side of Town . ”
The song that most notably launched AWOLNATION is the chart - topping , record - breaking , diamond - certified track “Sail” that has sold more than 10 million copies since its debut .
Indie pop alternative rock band GROUPLOVE is comprised of five eclectic musicians best known for “Tongue Tied” released on their debut album
Never Trust A Happy Songthat topped charts around the world .
KC and the Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 50 years ago . With sales of over 100 million records , nine Grammy nominations , three Grammy Awards and an American Music Award , KC and the Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands of the 70s and today plays over 100 live shows a year .
Performance Lineup
The entertainment for the Methodist Richardson Medical Center Stage , Texans Credit Union Stage , and Charles W . Eisemann Center include live performances by the following musicians and bands:
Nile Rodgers & CHIC
Randy Rogers Band
AWOLNATION
GROUPLOVE
KC & The Sunshine Band
Saint Motel
The Struts
Sister Sledge
William Clark Green
STRANGELOVE – The Depeche Mode Experience
Le Freak
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
Never Come Down
Bettman & Halpin
David Wilcox
Raised Right Men
The Gibson Brothers
Elana James & Friends
CLIFFFS
Cut Throat Finches
Tom Faulker
HESS
Darstar
Wheeler & The Wounded
Dreamstereo
Forever Mac
Texas Born & Bred
Korby Lenker
Justin Farrin
Nathan Mongol Wells
Heather Pierson Duo
The Zepplin Project
Taylor Young Band
RAVS + the Akrylx
Oatmeal Pizza
Rosco Johnny
Ticket Information
Discounted ticket pricing valid through March 17 is $50 for the three - day pass , $25 for general admission one - day on Friday or Saturday , and $10 for Sunday . Richardson residents may purchase up to eight tickets for $15 online . Kids age 12 and under receive free admission . A limited number of Friends of the Festival VIP Packages are available for $400 and include: two weekend passes , complimentary beer , wine , food and beverages , prime seating near the Methodist Richardson Amphitheater Stage , and a VIP parking pass .
Festival Hours and Location Information
The festival is held at
Galatyn UrbanPark Center , located just north of Galatyn Parkway on the east side of U . S . 75 ( Central Expressway ) in Richardson .
Hours for the 2024 festival are:
Friday , May 17 , 6 p . m . - midnight
Saturday , May 18 , 11 a . m . - midnight
Sunday , May 19 , 11 a . m . - 6 p . m .
Festival Parking
Complimentary parking will be available within the nearby surrounding area . Festivalgoers are encouraged to take advantage of the DART Red Line light rail , which stops at the Galatyn Park Station , located immediately adjacent to the west side of the festival grounds .
About Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival began in 1993 and is produced by the City of Richardson Parks & Recreation Department . Follow Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival on social media with the official hashtags #WAMFEST24 #RichardsonRocks or visit
www . wildflowerfestival . comfor more information .
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dianna Lawrence
Superintendent of Community Events
City of Richardson
972 - 744 - 4583
Dianna . Lawrence@cor . gov
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