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Must-see Summer Concerts of 2017

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Elon chapter.

Summer is just around the corner; just a few weeks. Summer is a time for  relaxing, napping and soaking up some sun. What better thing to do in some beautiful weather than to attend some fun concerts. There are tons of different kinds of concerts. There are music festivals, world tours and local tours. Summer concerts are in high demand, so here are the ones to keep an eye out for!

Coldplay

The British rock band has been back in the spotlight ever since they apeared in the 2016 Superbowl. Their most recent album A Head Full Of Dreams, which came out in 2015, is still worth listening to live! Their concerts are filled with awesome and cool looking lazer lights that makes you feel like you’re in some alternative universe. 

 

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran recently released new music at the start of the new year; his album ÷. His new music heas lead to a tour that is worth seeing.  He will start the U.S. portion of the tour in late June. No one wants to miss this concert, that is filled with authetncity. Try and grab some tickets in order to enjoy his beautiful voice and amazing instramental skills. 

 

Chance the Rapper

He has become of the major Hip Hop artist within the past year or two. He was the fist artist to win multiple Grammy’s as a streaming-only album artist. He wont be touring long by himself, so you will be able to catch him at festivals such as Govenors Ball. 

 

Bruno Mars

After releasing “24K Magic” last fall, Bruno Mars is coming back on the road to share his Motown sound with fans. Bruno’s tour is set to start in the middle of July. Get your hands on a ticket to get your Uptown Funk on.

 

Governor’s Ball

Governors Ball Music Festival is a music festival held in Randall’s Island, New York. It is a big festival that has performers such as Lorde, Chance The Rapper, Wiz Khalifa, Charlie XCX, and more big named stars. Don’t miss the opportunity to see all your favorite artists at one festival! If you like loud music, big crowds, and a fun atmosphere, you need to go to Govennor’s Ball. A 3-day pass can be up to $305, but that is a steal considering the artists that are in the lineup! 

Treat yourself and enjoy your summer to weeks filled of music!