Norman Music Festival announced the headliners for its 18th annual event Tuesday morning.
In an Instagram post, Norman Music Festival announced 18 headliners for the three-day event, held April 23-25 on Main Street across four outdoor stages and about a dozen partner venues.
The event has brought in thousands of performers, including Role Model in 2019, Japanese Breakfast in 2018 and Portugal. The Man in 2012.
The festival is produced by Norman Music Alliance, a volunteer-run nonprofit that aims to grow the arts community in the Norman area by supporting local musicians. The festival is still accepting volunteers.
Last year, the festival brought in $2.6 million to Norman with roughly 55,000 in attendance despite heavy rain on the last day.
Many artists are returning such as Stepmom and S. Reidy. There are also newcomers like Cure for Paranoia, Kid Lennon and Grocery Bag.
Husbands and Camp Blu will headline the first day of music on April 23 on Alley Stage.
Baileyboy and Red Sun will take on Gray Street Stage April 24. Honor Choir and Thesaurus Rex will perform on Alley Stage, Helen Kelter Skelter and Grocery Bag on West Stage, and Kid Lennon and Cure for Paranoia on the Main Stage.
The final day lineup includes S. Reidy and Original Flow and the Wavvez on Gray Street Stage. Stepmom and Evening Elephants on Alley Stage, Crys Matthews and Hayden Pedigo on West Stage, as well as Ben Quad and Momma on the Main Stage.
“This festival is about putting a spotlight on the ridiculously good talent coming out of Oklahoma and giving everyone, locals and folks rolling in from more than 30 states, a place to collide in the best way,” NMF Executive Director Shari Jackson wrote in a press release. “There’s a real pride in seeing artists from our own backyard share stages with rising stars from across the country. Watching that connection happen in real time, right in the middle of downtown Norman, never gets old.”
Returning sponsors include Monster Energy – which will provide free energy drinks throughout the weekend – Fowler Automotive, Norman Arts Council, the Garage, The Winston and Pub W. NMF has yet to release a full list of sponsors.
More information and future announcements can be found on the Norman Music Festival Instagram page.
This story was edited by Natalie Armour and Macey Thaxton.
