Summer Set Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

Article Contributed by React Presents | Published on Thursday, April 7, 2016

Summer Set Music & Camping Festival (SSMF) is excited to announce the artist lineup for its fifth anniversary, taking place August 12-14 at the beautiful Somerset Amphitheater in Northern Wisconsin. 

This year’s headliner’s include eight-time, Grammy-Award Winning DJ/Producer SKRILLEX making his headlining debut at Summer Set, Chicago's CHANCE THE RAPPER making a rare appearance with his live band, THE SOCIAL EXPERIMENT for their debut Wisconsin performance, along with ultra magnetic producer BASSNECTAR returning for the third year in-a-row.

Rounding out the headlining acts are Canadian singer/songwriter GRIMES in support of her latest album Art Angels, consummate party starter STEVE AOKI, ambitious uprising rapper LOGIC, anonymous new trap and future-bass producer MARSHMELLO, the New Jersey singer-rapper hybrid behind “Trap Queen” - FETTY WAP, instrumental electronic rock ensemble SOUND TRIBE SECTOR 9 (STS9), and up-and-comer R&B rapper TORY LANEZ. Infusing their funky electronic beats with live instrumentals are the electro-indie duo CHERUB, along with the genre-spanning performances of GRAMATIK.

Other notable acts include DJ MUSTARD, who was named 2015’s R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter Of and Producer Of The Year at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, indie synth-pop band ST.LUCIA, pop electronica musician/producer ALISON WONDERLAND, Circus Records co-founder FLUX PAVILION, Brooklyn-based rap group FLATBUSH ZOMBIES who are riding high off their recent debut album, 3001: A Laced Odyssey, Australian alternative dance trio RÜFÜS DU SOL, Mad Decent multi-genre prodigy NGHTMRE, and more! Summer Set fans may also get to experience some special surprise collaborations in honor of the festival’s five year anniversary!

For the first time in Summer Set history, the festival is also providing all-in-one ticket options so fans can conveniently secure both festival and camping accommodations in one swift purchase. Check out the various all-in-one ticketing options for 2016 at summersetfestival.com, and start planning your ultimate Summer Set camping experience now!

Known for showcasing an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, indie, and jam-style artists alongside some of electronic dance music’s most sought after producers and DJs, Summer Set provides an unparalleled experience and continues to deliver a legendary and diverse lineup year after year. In 2015, the 3-day festival attracted 20,000 fans each day and featured four massive headliners including The Weeknd, Deadmau5, Bassnectar, and Big Gigantic, along with 70+ artists.