Northside Festival Brings Newbies To McCarren Park

Northside Festival Adds Over 150 Bands to Music Lineup, Announces Free Shows at McCarren Park

Sleigh Bells, The Very Best, Blonde Redhead and 400 More Slated to Play

Known for its celebration of music discovery, creativity and culture, Northside Festival added over 150 bands to this year’s lineup at Northside Music, taking place June 11-14 in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Attendees will have access to 400 of the hottest and emerging bands, curated to provide a unique festival experience for the avid music fan.

New Talent

Additions to this year’s carefully handpicked lineup include Sleigh Bells, The Very Best, Blonde Redhead, The Sun Ra Arkestra, Zola Jesus, Femi Kuti & the Positive Force, Shigeto, Drenge, Ryan Hemsworth, PINS, Heems, Holly Miranda, DJ Spinn, Little May, Girl Band and Gun Outfit, with many more to be announced in the coming weeks.

These new acts join previously announced artists such as Run the Jewels, Neko Case, Built to Spill, Best Coast, Against Me!, Rhye, Vince Staples, Viet Cong, Alvvays, Lower Dens, Ex Hex and Majical Cloudz.

Free Shows at McCarren Park

Northside amplifies the Brooklyn experience, spreading across 20 local music venues and three outdoor spaces within a walkable radius: McCarren Park, an annual staple of the festival for its free shows; Brooklyn Live at the Inlet, at 50 Kent Avenue; and a pop-up stage on main drag, Bedford Avenue. This year, Northside is expanding free programming at McCarren Park to all four days of Northside Music. It proudly welcomes global pop duo The Very Best, joined by former Das Racist star Heems, on Friday, June 12, and politically charged punks Against Me! on Saturday, June 13. More McCarren Park performances to be announced shortly.

Entry to all McCarren shows is guaranteed with a Music or Premium festival badge. Non badge-holders must RSVP. Admission is first-come, first-served. Free RSVPs for select McCarren shows are now open at northsidefestival.com.

Brooklyn-Bred

Keeping with Northside tradition, the festival shines a light on homegrown talent, with such acts as Beach Fossils, Frankie Cosmos, Nude Beach, YVETTE, Beverly and Sannhet joining the roster. Tastemakers from the borough and beyond are also on board to curate showcases with the artists they think need to be heard. Pesenters include: Kanine Records, AdHoc Presents, Pitchfork, Sacred Bones, Northern Spy Records, Other Music Recording Co., Father/Daughter Records, BrooklynVegan, Bella Union, Bayonet Records, Panache Booking, Wharf Cat Records, GODMODE, MeanRed and more.