In July of last year, Auris Presents, based in Chicago, organized its debut event, The Heatwave Music Festival. The two-day celebration of music and community was held at Douglass Park, in the heart of West Side Chicago. Heatwave featured a diverse lineup of various performers, encapsulating the city’s vibrant and eclectic music scene and it’s back for more this year.
Fans planning to attend Heatwave 2023 can expect to encounter installations and environments that are both visually striking and thought-provoking and immerse themselves in music that reflect the energy and creativity of the pop-art movement. Festivals like Heatwave open patrons to life-changing experiences and offer colorful introductions to new artists. Fans can check their curiosity levels from a performance nearby and tune in from notes vibrating off amplifiers from stages in the distance, all while creating an unforgettable, shared experience.
This year the festival is taking place on June 10-11 and has changed locations to the Chicago lakefront’s Northerly Island, which should provide a beautiful setting for the event. With an incredible lineup including Griz, Gryffin, Kx5 Slander, Tiësto, Lourd Luxury, Lsdream, and Malaa, it’s sure to be a memorable experience for all EDM fans attending. It’s always exciting to see festivals bring in talented artists and create a unique atmosphere for fans to enjoy, and this year’s event sounds like it will be no exception.
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Heatwave Festival 2022 Recap
Featuring a star-studded lineup in the electronic music industry, fans reveled in acts such as Above & Beyond, Galantis, RL Grime, Tiësto, Zeds Dead, Audien, Blunts & Blondes, Oliver Heldens, and Shiba San. The festival spotlighted a diverse range of music, including house, bass, tech, and hip-hop, ensuring there was something for everyone.
Douglass Park provided the perfect backdrop for the event, offering amenities such as a miniature golf course, multiple playgrounds, an outdoor swimming pool, soccer fields, basketball courts, and an oval running track, which festivalgoers could take advantage of during breaks from the performances.
Photo courtesy of Heatwave Music Festival / Don Idio
The music and art installations were seamlessly integrated, creating a unique and immersive experience for festival-goers. Particularly pivotal, was the display of art with three different stages, each sporting signature creative flair and design. The festival’s pop-art inspiration was evident across installations, including neon lights, murals, and sculptures paying homage to Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and other pop-art icons.
Overall, the Heatwave Music Festival 2022 was a successful and impressive event that showcased the diverse and vibrant music scene found across Chicago. The combination of electronic music, pop-art installations, and various amenities in a picturesque location made for an enjoyable weekend for everyone in attendance. With Auris Presents leading the way in the city’s dance and immersive festival community, attendees can expect even bigger and better things from the festival in the future.
Photo courtesy of Heatwave Music Festival / Don Idio
A Bit About Auris Presents
Heatwave is led by Auris Presents, the reigning tastemaker of Chicago’s dance music and immersive festival community, as well as the leaders behind Chicago live music and entertainment venues RADIUS, Concord Music Hall, PRYSM, and more. The Auris Presents team is dotted with industry veterans, performers, and club owners vital to Chicago’s rich dance scene. When they expanded their business to include ARC in 2021, it made waves across the country for focusing exclusively on underground music and emphasizing the roots of house and techno across the city.
Whether you’re a fan of electronic music, pop art, or just looking for a fun and engaging cultural experience, Heatwave Music Festival is sure to be an event to remember. Enjoy the moment and soak up the energy of the festival. It’s a unique and exciting experience and one that many people look forward to all year.
