FREAKY DEAKY RELEASES 2016 LINEUP

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FREAKY DEAKY, the largest Halloween event in the Midwest, is thrilled to announce the complete artist lineup for its eighth anniversary! The 3-day festival returns to the expansive Toyota Park just outside of downtown Chicago in Bridgeview, Illinois over Halloween weekend. Featuring 50+ artists spanning multiple genres, Freaky Deaky 2016 promises a chilling and thrilling experience that will bring the freak out of everyone this October.

Each year, Freaky Deaky provides an unmatched atmosphere with its inclusivity and powerful visual spectacle. In addition to three epic stages, which showcase their own unique, eye-popping designs, festival attendees promise to be immersed in droves of costumed performers, artful pyrotechnics, and a wide assortment of devilish food and drink vendors.

This year's headliners include UK brothers Disclouse (DJ Set), the house godfather himself Tiesto, one of trap and pop music's most esteemed contributors DJ Snake, DJ Mag's #1 electronic act Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, and hip hop's Top Dawg Schoolboy Q, coming off his sophomore album, Blank Face. Watch the theatrical announce trailer below.

On the electronic side of the spectrum, bass music champion and Shark Squad captain Jauz, long-heralded female DJ duo NERVO, funk-mastermind Gramatik, Montreal's own dubstep hero Snails, acid house legend Boys Noize, and more all contribute to the weekend’s spooky soundtrack. Throughout the weekend, the Crypt Stage will transform each night to highlight a diverse scope of dance music's most noteworthy contributors. On Friday, October 28, dubstep veteran and original Evol Intent member Bro Safari taking the lead with the best that bass music has to offer. Bass lovers are sure to find refuge when fellow dubstep creators Figure, Crizzly and Illennium join the renowned trap stylings of duo LOUDPVCK and 4B.

On Saturday, October 29, fans will discover an unforgettable blend of live electronic music on this dynamic stage, with 3D animation and live lighting from the DUBFIRE HYBRID:LIVE showcase. Alongside him, an all-inclusive blend of deep house, hip hop and techno will be represented by the likes of Claptone, MK, Brodinski, and Kill Frenzy.

Closing out the Cyrpt Stage on Sunday, October 30 is house music pioneer Jamie Jones. Known for his ground-breaking Hot Creations label and global event series, Paradise, Jamie will play alongside his cross genre Hot Natured bandmate and native Chicagoan, Lee Foss. Fellow house and techno cornerstones Guy Gerber, Ardalan and Gene Farris will support the takeover to provide underground aficionados with their very own sanctuary for the day.

3-Day Passes are on sale now at freakydeakyhalloween.com!

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