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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A graphic of the artists performing at Dillo Day 2021 split into four triangular and rectangular sections. From the far left, the first image depicts Playboi Carti wearing a black shirt behind a green background as he stares into the distance. The next upper image is of Omar Apollo wearing a red sleeveless top sitting in a bathtub with his hand on his blonde hair staring up at the camera. Below Apollo is an image of KAYTRANADA looking up behind a background of a blue sky and trees as he wears a white collared print shirt, a black jacket and a gold chain. The final image to the far right is a close up of Beabadoobee staring directly into the camera. She has blonde hair and freckles on her nose.

Mayfest’s executive board seeks to transform Dillo Day, prioritizing diversity and inclusion

May 21, 2021

Although Dillo Day has featured artists of color, this diversity was not always reflected in the executive board of Mayfest Productions, director of booking Amirah Ford said.  When the Medill junior...

Students line a short, metal concert fence and raise their hands in celebration. They are dressed casually and some are wearing sunglasses.

KAYTRANADA named final artist in Dillo Day 2021 lineup by Mayfest Productions

May 21, 2021

Producer and DJ KAYTRANADA was named the final artist in the Dillo Day 2021 lineup, Mayfest Productions announced Friday.  The Haitian-Canadian producer kickstarted his career on SoundCloud, producing...

Cardboard letters outlined in neon colors and splattered with paint. The letters spell out “Dillo Day.”

Playboi Carti joins Dillo Day 2021 lineup, Mayfest Productions announces

May 20, 2021

Hip hop trailblazer Playboi Carti will join Dillo Day’s 2021 lineup as headliner, Mayfest Productions announced Thursday.  An Atlanta native, Carti has collaborated with notable artists such as Nicki...

A crowd of people against a gray bannister. The sky behind is blue.

Mayfest Productions announces Beabadoobee as part of Dillo Day 2021 lineup

May 19, 2021

Indie musician Beabadoobee will join Dillo Day’s 2021 lineup, Mayfest Productions announced Wednesday.  The Filipino-born British indie singer-songwriter, whose real name is Beatrice Laus, learned...

A crowd of people against a gray bannister. The sky behind is blue.

Mayfest Productions announces week of in-person programming leading up to Dillo Day

May 17, 2021

A week of in-person programming, primarily at Norris University Center, will precede Dillo Day performances on May 22, according to a Sunday announcement from Mayfest Productions. The week will kick...

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