Bruno Mars to headline opening day at Summerfest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bruno Mars will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Opening Day, Wednesday, June 25th with special guest, Aloe Blacc.
Mötley Crüe to headline Summerfest on Friday, July 4th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- MÖTLEY CRÜE with very special guest, Alice Cooper will headline the Marcus Amphitheater at Summerfest on Friday, July 4th.With over 80 million albums sold, MÖTLEY CRÜE has sold out countless tours across the globe and spawned more than 2,500 MÖTLEY CRÜE branded items sold in over 30 countries.Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 31 at 10:00 am and include Summerfest admission.
Summerfest says "more surprises" coming for 2014 festival
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Summerfest has already announced some big acts for Summerfest 2014 -- and officials say more are to come.
Dave Matthews Band slated to headline at Summerfest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dave Matthews Band will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Wednesday, July 2.
Zac Brown Band to headline Marcus Amphitheater on July 3
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Tickets to see Lady Gaga at Summerfest on sale Dec. 16th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Summerfest 2014 managed to land Lady Gaga for the Marcus Amphitheater.
Summerfest announces Lady GaGa will headline on June 26th
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How did Summerfest score Lady Gaga for 2014?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Summerfest 2014 managed to land Lady Gaga for the Marcus Amphitheater.
Summerfest generated $187 million in positive economic impact
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) says Summerfest 2013 generated $187 million in positive economic impact for the City of Milwaukee; $226 million for the state of Wisconsin.The numbers were reported in a study conducted by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company.Board members from MWF heard the final statistics about Summerfest 2013 at its December meeting.
Trial begins three years after teen killed by fallen concrete slab
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A jury is set to decide who is to blame for an incident in which a teenager was killed on his way to Summerfest three years ago.
Barrett's budget plan suggests Summerfest pay more to city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, in his 2014 budget proposal, says Summerfest should pay more for the city services it receives during the festival's 11-day run.Mayor Barrett on Tuesday, September 24th unveiled his 2014 budget before the full Milwaukee Common Council.Mayor Barrett's $1.4 billion budget includes getting additional revenue from Summerfest -- but it may not be easy!"Given the state of Summerfest`s finances and the state of the city`s finances, we think it`s a good time to renegotiate that," Mayor Barrett said.2013's Big Gig posted attendance and revenue increases over last year.
Check out free concerts at Summerfest grounds
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The festival season may be wrapping up for 2013.
Funky fashion at Summerfest grounds for Harley's 110th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bikers filled the Summerfest grounds on Thursday, August 29th, as the Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary celebration kicked off -- and many of them were wearing unique get-ups, in an effort to stand out from the crowd.When Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners are spending tens of thousands of dollars to customize their bikes and you shouldn't be surprised to have the 110th anniversary celebration also serves as just about the funkiest fashion show you can find."I'm from New Orleans.
Summerfest grounds ready for Harley-Davidson’s 110th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the focal points of the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration will be all the activity taking place at Maier Festival Park.Harley-Davidson Product Communications Manager Matt King says Thursday through Saturday will be full of activities highlighted by 60 different music artists performing on five Summerfest stages.“We’ve got, really, something for everyone—in terms of musical tastes.
Summerfest grounds nearly ready for Harley-Davidson's 110th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of the focal points of the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration will be all the activity taking place at Maier Festival Park.While the live music has yet to arrive, at Angelo's Pizza, you can already hear the beat."We have to get prepared.
2014 Summerfest "Rock 'n Sole Run" date announced
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The fourth annual Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run presented by BMO Harris Bank will be held Saturday, June 14th, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. Online registration for the 2014 event is open now at Rocknsolerun.com.This year’s race will include a half marathon, quarter marathon and 5K route.
Attendance and revenue increase at Summerfest 2013
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Summerfest has attendance increase, Cajun restaurant closes
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In business news for Thursday, July 11th, Summerfest drew more than 840,000 people this year -- a 4.3 percent increase over last year, when hot weather kept lots of folks at home.Leinenkugel Brewing Company has given its original can with a new look with a retro feel -- inspired by the company's original packaging from the 1940s which was known then as "Chippewa Pride Beer."Cajun restaurant Crawdaddy's is now closed.
John Mayer dedicates song to 'patient' Katy Perry
(CNN) -- John Mayer's "Born and Raised" tour got started over the weekend at Milwaukee's Summerfest -- with a tribute to Katy Perry.Although the on-again, off-again pair hinted in the spring that their coupling had come to an end, their recent PDA and matching Fourth of July outfits have suggested that they're at least on speaking terms.That much became crystal clear on Saturday, when Mayer paused toward the end of his opening show in Milwaukee to tell the audience just how great his "Katy" has been.According to Rolling Stone, Mayer dedicated the performance's final song, "A Face to Call Home," to "Katy, who's been my face to call home."Perry, 28, and Mayer, 35, have been linked since last summer, and were soon opening up about their relationship in the press.