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Summer School New Artist Showcase Festival Announces 2025 Sophomore Run
The Summer School new artist showcase festival has announced it sophomore run with sets from Taylor Acorn, Beauty School Dropout and more; see dates.
On Tuesday morning (April 1) idobi Radio Summer School Tour founders Eric Tobin(Hopeless Records), Michael Kaminsky(management firm KMGMT) and Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman announced the return of the traveling punk rock showcase for new acts with a lineup that includes headliner Taylor Acorn and support from acts Charlotte Sands, Rain City Drive, If Not For Me, Beauty School Dropout, Arrows in Action, and Huddy. He noted that he and his partners had always imagined Summer School as a touring vehicle from a bygone era, working with young bands to focus on artist development, community, ticket affordability and social impact. Eddie Barella, CEO of sponsor idobi Radio, called the partnership“an incredible honor” for “championing emerging artists, amplifying their voices, and ensuring that alternative music continues to thrive” while Andrea Lewis, Hot Topic VP of Brand Marketing added, “Partnering with Summer School allows us to support the next generation of artists and fans who are shaping the future of alternative culture, and we’re proud to be part of something that creates such an unforgettable experience.”
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