News Summary
The Breakaway Music Festival is set to take place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring headliners like Zedd and Rezz. The event will include a diverse lineup of artists and an incubator program for emerging talent. Attendees can expect a vibrant two-day festival experience with general admission and VIP ticket options available, alongside a focus on community respect and cleanliness.
Grand Rapids, Michigan is set to host the highly anticipated Breakaway Music Festival on August 15-16, 2025. This year’s event will return to its longtime home at Belknap Park, where it has been celebrated since its inception in 2017. The festival promises a star-studded lineup, featuring major headliners such as Zedd, Rezz, Gryffin, and ISOxo.
In addition to the primary performers, the festival will showcase an array of talented musicians, including Badger, Disco Lines, DJ MANDY, Frank Walker, INZO, Jkyl & Hyde, Klo, MitiS, MUZZ, Nikita, The Wicked, OMNOM, STVSH, Tape B, Viperactive, VNSSA, and Wax Motif. Local artist Delato will also take the stage, enriching the festival’s diverse lineup.
New for this year, Bobby Hendrickson, known on social media as @DJLoversClub, will serve as the host. He is expected to bring a humorous touch and a focus on advocacy for the electronic music community. The festival will further enhance its offerings with the introduction of an incubator program called Breakaway Projects, aimed at assisting emerging talent.
The event will feature a total of 20 national touring acts, alongside four local DJs, and a popular Silent Disco experience. Guests can also look forward to the return of The Launch Pad, a second stage known for its club-like atmosphere and high-quality production.
Festival-goers can purchase two-day general admission tickets for $199.02, while VIP options are available for $299. For those interested in single-day attendance, tickets are priced at $110 for Friday and $99 for Saturday, with VIP upgrades slightly more expensive. The festival will operate from 4 PM to 11 PM each day, with box office hours from 3 PM to 10 PM.
As parking at Belknap Park has been sold out, attendees are advised to utilize rideshare services for their transportation needs. Local community organizations have also initiated calls for festival-goers to maintain respect for the surrounding area, emphasizing cleanliness throughout the event.
Breakaway Music Festival celebrates a wide range of music genres, including electronic dance music, pop, and hip-hop, ensuring a captivating experience for attendees. This year’s festival is part of a larger national tour, which will visit 12 cities across the United States in 2025, further expanding its reach and influence.
Over the years, Breakaway has made a significant impact on the cultural landscape of West Michigan, steadily gaining support and recognition from music lovers and industry professionals alike. The festival is well-known for its blend of established artists and emerging talent, appealing to a diverse and enthusiastic audience.
Grand Rapids, strategically located between major music festivals like Movement in Detroit, ARC in Chicago, and Electric Forest in Rothbury, continues to enhance its reputation as a vibrant destination for music and culture through events like the Breakaway Music Festival.
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