Illinois-based band Breathe Electric will take the stage Thursday night as part of the Union Programming Board and Campus Activities Council’s Concert Series.

Breathe Electric will perform at 8 p.m. on the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s east lawn. Concert attendance is free.

The electro-pop band was commissioned by the Concert Series committee based on an OU student suggestion during the summer.

“We asked [the Union Programming Board] Facebook fans for suggestions, and someone requested Breathe Electric,” said Tegan Burkhard, UPB Concert Series chairwoman.

Burkhard said fans of Owl City and other techno pop acts would enjoy Breathe Electric’s sound and songs.

“We liked their sound, and luckily, their tour schedule worked out with our concert schedule,” Burkhard said.

The Concert Series staff appreciated the level of student involvement via Facebook.

“We got an amazing response with over 50 people responding,” said Steven Lee, UPB graduate assistant.

“Breathe Electric knows that you love to dance,” Lee said. “They encourage it by using both electronic and acoustic drums to make you get up and move to the music.”

The band was featured in Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need To Know In 2010” article and performed on the 2010 Vans Warped Tour.

“UPB Concert Series is happy to bring in bands that OU students specifically request,” Burkhard said. “We want to make their dream concerts a reality.”

Lee said the band members are excited to bring their music to Norman.

“They have been tweeting us about how excited they are and the [Concert Series] students have been working for months to get everything put together,” Lee said.

“When Breathe Electric steps on the stage to perform, it will be a dream for everyone who has helped make this show possible. “