A Blast of Music and so much Fun!
If you thought day one of Lollapalooza 2023 was amazing, wait until you hear about day two. It was a non-stop party of music, dancing, and excitement.
Day two was full of great music and surprises.
We had the opportunity to see the performances of Tems, The 502s, Sabrina Carpenter, Foals, Jessie Reyez, Thirty Seconds To Mars and The 1975.
Here are some of the highlights from the second day of the festival.
Tems, The 502s & Jessie Reyez
During the first hours of the day we enjoyed the show of Tems, the Nigerian singer-songwriter who brought some Afrobeat vibes to the festival, as she sang her soulful and catchy songs. She performed songs like “Try Me”, “Looku Looku”, “Mr Rebel”, and “These Days”.
The 502s, a folk-rock band from Florida that rocked the stage on day two. They play upbeat and catchy songs that blend folk, rock, pop, and Americana influences. Their music is full of energy, joy, and harmony, and they have a loyal fan base that sings along to every word.
We also were able to catch Jessie Reyez, the Canadian singer-songwriter who blends pop, R&B, and hip-hop with her powerful voice and honest lyrics. She has collaborated with artists like Eminem, Calvin Harris, and Sam Smith, and has won several awards, including a Juno Award and a Grammy nomination.
SABRINA CARPENTER
Sabrina Carpenter was anxiously awaited by thousands of fans. Literally, it looked like the whole festival was waiting for her. The beautiful pop star showed off her vocal skills and charm in a dazzling set that featured songs from her discography. She sang “Read Your Mind”, “Feather”, “Vicious”, and more. She also performed some of her older favorites like “Thumbs”, “Why”, and “Sue Me”. She had a great rapport with the crowd, as she thanked them for their support. She finished her set with “Because I Liked A Boy” and “Nonsense”.
FOALS
Changing gears with a different music style, we ran to the see British rock band Foals.
The indie rock band from England rocked the stage with their energetic and dynamic sound. They played songs some of their classics like “My Number”, “Mountain at My Gates”, and “What Went Down”. They had a great chemistry with the crowd, as they encouraged them to clap, dance, and sing along.
THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS
Thirty Seconds to Mars, wow!
When you want to make sure you leave an impression on your fans, they know how to do that!
Jared Leto sang the first song “Walk On Water” from the top followed by a bungee jump to the photo pit. He smiled for our camera and quickly ran to the crowd who couldn’t believe what they just witnessed.
The rock band conformed by brothers Jared Leto and Shannon Leto delivered a powerful performance that had the crowd jumping and singing along. They played some of their hits like “The Kill”, “Kings and Queens”.
Jared Leto was charismatic and energetic, as he interacted with the audience and even invited some lucky fans on stage.
THE 1975
The headliners of the night, another British rock band who performed at Lollapalooza 2023 was The 1975 did not disappoint, as they delivered a spectacular show that was full of lights, colors, and emotions.
Matty Healy as usual was charismatic and funny on stage. They played a mix of songs from all their albums, including some of their classics like “Chocolate”, “The Sound”, and “Love It If We Made It”. They finished their set with “Sex”, and “Give Yourself A Try”.
The 1975 proved once again why they are one of the most popular and influential bands of this generation. They put on a show that was unforgettable and exhilarating.
