ASUI Vandal Entertainment announced 6LACK as its headliner for the upcoming 2018 Finals Fest.
6LACK will perform Saturday, April 28 behind opener Yodi Mac on the UI SprinTurf. Vandal Entertainment Board Chair Shelby Burkhart said the show will go on, rain or shine.
Finals Fest attendees can enter the SprinTurf at 7 p.m. The concert is free for students. General public tickets can be purchased at the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center ticket office or online at www.uidaho.edu/ticketoffice for $25.
Ricardo Valdez Valentine, better known by his stage name 6LACK, is a two-time Grammy nominated rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. 6LACK’s style is described as “moody hip hop.” His biggest tracks include “PRBLMS” and “Ex Calling,” both released in 2016.
Burkhart said the atmosphere of this year’s Finals Fest will be more relaxed than in past years. The Vandal Entertainment Board hopes this will reduce safety risks for students.
Chick-fil-A and Sodexo will cater the event. Henna tattoo artists will also be at Finals Fest.
Burkhart said the largest notable change to this year’s event will be the new no re-entry policy. The policy has not been implemented in recent years.
“We hope this will be a fun and free event for Vandals to enjoy as one last hoorah before the year comes to a close,” Burkhart said.
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