A documentary about the 30-year history of Lollapalooza, the Chicago music festival, is set to air soon on Paramount+. The trailer for the three-part series, directed by Michael John Warren who previously worked on Jay-Z’s ‘Fade to Black’, was released recently and features interviews with star musicians such as Perry Farrell, the founder of Lollapalooza, Flea, Trent Reznor, Tom Morello, and Ice-T. The documentary has been slated to air in May in several countries, including the US, Canada, UK and a few European countries.
Lollapalooza festival was first launched in 1991 and marked the “farewell concert” for Jane’s Addiction. Since then, it has become an annual event held in Grant Park, Chicago, with star performances from popular musicians over the years, especially up-and-coming ones. According to a five-star review by NME, the festival’s dedication to promoting diversity and fresh acts has ensured that Lollapalooza remains real and approachable.
The 2023 edition of Lollapalooza featured stars such as Blink-182, Tyler, The Creator, Hozier, The Killers and several others set to headline the event. The festival also featured several emerging stars such as Annie DiRusso and Beauty School Dropout, who were met with fans who sang along to their every word. Tickets for Lollapalooza 2024 may be purchased via TicketMaster.
The Lollapalooza festival has continued to enjoy worldwide success, and Paramount+ has decided to tell the story of the music festival’s history, from its humble beginnings as a punk touring event to becoming a globally recognised music festival brand. The upcoming documentary aims to give audiences an insight into the significant contributions the music festival has made to music history
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