Freakfest organizers announced new additions to the Halloween bash’s line-up on the event’s Facebook page Wednesday, which include Neon Indian, 3LAU, Dirty Disco Kidz, Fort Wilson Riot and Gabe Burdullis.
Frank Productions is throwing its seventh annual Halloween celebration on State Street Oct. 26, and for the first time in Freakfest history, University of Wisconsin-Madison’s radio station, WSUM, is contributing a new performance stage on the corner of Frances and State Street.
Gabe Burdullis will open on the WSUM stage, followed by Vic and Gab, The Living Statues, The Sharrows and Boy Blue.
Local hip-hop artists Smiley Gatmouth, CRASHprez and Lord of the Fly with *DJ hitmayng will open on the Gilman Street stage for F.Stokes, Watsky and Chiddy Bang.
Electronic indie band Neon Indian will play an opening DJ set for Matt & Kim on the Capitol stage, where Sexy Ester and Lucius will play earlier in the night.
Also new this year, the Wisconsin Union Directorate will host a VIP party inside The Orpheum during Freakfest, at which Dirty Disco Kidz will open for 3LAU.
