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The Daily Northwestern

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


Chicago is home to many different music festivals, especially during the summer months.

Booked and trending: Organizers talk creativity in festival lineups

June 19, 2025

A few months before Northwestern’s A&O Productions hosted their annual spring concert, Philfest, Eva Putnam (Medill ‘25), the club’s then-head of music booking, had her eye on rising hip-hop...

A&O productions held its annual Ball during Spring Quarter with Leon Thomas as headliner.

Lexa Gates announced as 2025 Philfest headliner by A&O Productions

May 29, 2025

Hip hop and rap artist Lexa Gates was announced as the headliner for A&O Productions’ annual concert, Philfest, on Thursday afternoon. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Gates — also known...

Gray city skyline in front of a light-blue background with colorful rocks in the foreground and the words “The Weekend Ahead” written in black at the top of the illustration.

The Weekend Ahead: Performances and events to catch for Week 10

May 25, 2023

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances and events on and off campus you won’t want to miss. Kresgepalooza Kresge Centennial Hall Friday 7 p.m. Tickets: $5 general...

Students cheer behind a barricade.

A&O Productions announces Orion Sun as Philfest headliner

May 26, 2022

A&O Productions announced R&B and soul artist Orion Sun as the headliner for its annual Philfest on Thursday. Orion Sun, also known as Tiffany Majette, released her debut album “Hold Space...

Students watch Amen Dunes perform at Philfest. Philfest is an annual outdoor benefit concert held in honor of Phil Semmer, a former SEED member who died in 2000.

Amen Dunes, Lisa/Liza perform at Philfest

May 29, 2018

Philfest, an annual outdoor benefit concert on campus, featured folk artists Amen Dunes and Lisa/Liza on Monday. The event, co-produced by A&O Productions and SEED, is held in honor of former SEED...

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