UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The lineup for 2017 Movin’ On, Penn State’s annual music festival, has been announced. The April 28 event will include Love and Theft, Clean Bandit, D.R.A.M., All Time Low and headliner Two Door Cinema Club.
In keeping with the tradition of appealing to a broad range of students, this year’s lineup includes some of the biggest names in the alternative, punk, rap, pop and country genres. Opening the festival, and playing after the performance of the winner of Movin’ On’s 2017 Battle of the Bands competition, will be American country duo Love and Theft. Best known for their No. 1 breakout single, “Angel Eyes,” The group has earned major recognition within the country music community, including nominations by the CMA’s, Academy of Country Music, and Country Music Television Music Awards.
Next on the lineup is Clean Bandit, brought to Movin’ On by the Penn State Student Programming Association. The electro trio rose to fame from their hit single “Rather Be” in 2014, which won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. The group is comprised of brothers Jack and Luke Patterson, alongside the classically-trained Grace Chatto. The trio seamlessly sprinkles classical music into their electronic pop sound.
D.R.A.M., a Virginia rapper and singer rose to fame after the release of his #1EPICSummer mixtape in 2014. He has captivated fans with his breakout hit “Cha Cha” and is now earning double platinum status and hitting No. 1 on the Billboard “Top Rap Songs” chart and Rhythmic radio charts with his single “Broccoli.”
All Time Low, comprised of Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick, has been creating number one albums and singles for over a decade. The pop-punk group has debuted three consecutive albums in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart and has had multiple No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Rock Albums and Alternative albums charts.
Movin’ On 2017 will conclude with a headlining performance from the Irish indie rock band, Two Door Cinema Club. Formed in 2007, the group is comprised of Alex Trimble, Sam Halliday and Kevin Baird. They are best known for mixing guitar hooks with an electric sound to create memorable melodies. The band initially gained popularity in 2010 after the release of their debut album, "Tourist History," which included the hit song “What You Know.”
Movin’ On prides itself on providing Penn State students with a wide variety of musical genres and artists, creating a capstone event and a yearly send-off celebration for the university’s graduating seniors. Entering its 42nd year, Movin’ On continues to work towards a goal of uniting both community and music by providing an admission-free festival with more than just a musical experience to enjoy. To view the official 2017 lineup video, please visit the page https://youtu.be/2mbXSBddAFk.