Heatwave Music Festival Blazes Weekend With EDM Performances At Northerly Island [PHOTOS]
The festival, which started in 2022, was relocated from Douglass Park after neighbors protested the number of private shows taking over the public park during the summer.
Fire cannons erupt as Apashe performs during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
NORTHERLY ISLAND — Thousands of fans flocked to Northerly Island to listen to their favorite EDM artists as the weekend weather shifted from summery to cool and drizzly.
Saturday’s sunshine and 80-degree temperatures brought festival-goers to the three stages hosting artists such as GRiZ, Whethan and Kx5, which consists of Chicago native Kaskade and deadmau5.
The lineup on much-cooler Sunday included headliners such as Gryffin, Tiësto, Slander and Malaa, among nearly 20 other artists.
The new location for the festival featured art installations, the world’s largest rubber duck, a few food trucks and bars. The grounds also had two water filling stations, which at times drew long lines of parched patrons.
Heatwave is led Auris Presents, which operates Chicago venues RADIUS, Concord Music Hall, PRYSM and more.
See more photos from Saturday’s performances:
Fans dance as GRiZ performs during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoGRiZ performs during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoZingara performs during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago“Momma Duck,” the world’s largest rubber duck, looms over Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoKx5 — composed of deadmau5 and Kaskade — perform during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoThe Chicago skyline is visible as fire cannons go off during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoHaley Ostrowski pours water into Ben Caneba’s mouth during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans wait in long lines for water during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoBritt Hallberg takes a selfie during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoDroeloe plays the trumpet during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans dance as Eazybaked performs during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoSidepiece performs during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans pack to listen to Sidepiece perform during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoMason Kinder does a handstand during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFire cannons go off as Cheat Codes perform during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans wave a rainbow tent as EDX performs during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans sit down and rest as Apashe performs during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans dance and smile as Moontricks perform during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoGRiZ performs during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoBeachgoers splash in Lake Michigan at 12th Street Beach during Heatwave Music Festival at Northerly Island on June 10, 2023. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
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