The annual event hosted by Vandal Entertainment will return to the ICCU Arena on Thursday, May 7.
Finals Fest will be headlined by Young the Giant this year, and the doors will open at 6 p.m.
Young the Giant is a Southern California-based, multi-platinum band who brings their music from their newest album, Victory Garden. Their new album has been praised for its heartfelt songwriting. Young the Giant has been heralded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century.
Performing along with Young the Giant will be Rec Hall, which is an emerging indie trio band known for their beachy, genre-bending style and high-energy stage presence during their performances. Also based in Southern California, Rec Hall fuses funky rhythms and post-punk tones to create a unique sound.
A student band called LH Factor will open for Finals Fest. The band consists of seven members, who play a variety of instruments. On drums, there will be Soren Hatch; on keyboard will be Lucas Bastros; Evan Mulroy will be on bass and Elias Caballero will be on guitar; Bailey Maya and Alex Lardie will be on the saxophone; and Daniel Garcia will play the trumpet.
Finals Fest is an annual event that concludes the spring semester with live music and good vibes.
Tickets are on sale still and can be purchased at www.uitickets.com. Student tickets are $20, and general admission tickets range from $57 to $80 depending on seat selection.
Brooklynn Jolley can be reached at [email protected]