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Village of Oswego announces lineup for
Venue 1012 event series

Season kicks off with Sparks Fly - The Taylor Swift Experience on June 6

Oswego, Ill. - The Village of Oswego is excited to announce the?2024 event series?at its outdoor amphitheater Venue 1012. Located at 1012 Station Drive in Oswego, Venue 1012 will host a combination of 10 ticketed and free events. its outdoor amphitheater Venue 1012. Located at 1012 Station Drive in Oswego, Venue 1012 will host a combination of 10 ticketed and free events.

Venue 1012, the Village?s own outdoor arts and entertainment amphitheater, will host its third full summer of family-friendly fun. The season is loaded with opportunities to sing, dance, sip, eat and unwind with family and friends of all ages in Oswego?s own backyard. New this year, guests are invited to bring their own food or enjoy concession food and wide array of beverage sold on site. Outside beverages are prohibited. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax while celebrating long summer nights.

?We?re excited to announce the lineup for Venue 1012, where the stage isn?t just a platform, it?s a gateway to unforgettable community experiences.? Village President Ryan Kauffman said. ?From AC/DC to Taylor Swift tribute bands we have something for everyone. Join us as we celebrate the magic of live music and the vibrant spirit of our community.?

The 2024 season features Weekend Concerts,?Free Thursday Night Concerts, and?Movies Under the Stars. Top-notch regional acts will perform on select Saturdays with affordable ticket prices. Free concerts with well-known music through the decades, as well as original hits will be featured on Thursday nights. Movies Under the Stars returns with two free family-friendly movies and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The Village?s Breast Cancer Benefit Concert?will take place on October 12, raising funds for breast cancer support organizations serving the Oswego community.? Beneficiaries include: The Edward Foundation, The American Cancer Society and Waterford Place.

Tickets are now on sale for four weekend concerts. Tickets for Red Wanting Blue, Sins N? Roses & Electric Shock ? The AC/DC Show, RUMOURS ? The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show, and Billy Elton & Dancing Queen cost $15 for active military and veterans, $20 for advanced tickets and $25 at the door; children 12 and under are free. Save money by purchasing a four-bundle concert pass through June 22 for $65.Wine ticket packages for Billy Elton & Dancing Queen will be available for purchase begin in June.

The concert season kicks off on June 6 with a free Sparks Fly ? The Taylor Swift Experience concert. Venue doors open at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00-9:00 p.m. Sparks Fly performs.

This year?s events are listed below by category. For?descriptions of each event?and to purchase tickets, visit?venue1012.com.

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Weekend Concerts:

Saturday, June 22
Red Wanting Blue
Genre: rock, indie rock, americana and heartland rock
Time: 6:00 p.m. venue opens; 7:00-9:00 p.m. Red Wanting Blue
Cost: $15 active military and veterans; $20 advanced ticket 13 and up; $25 at the door; kids 12 and under are free

Saturday, August 24
Sins N? Roses (Tribute to Guns N? Roses) and Electric Shock ? The AC/DC Show
Genre: heavy metal, hard rock
Time: 5:00 p.m. venue opens; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sins N? Roses; 8:30-10:30 p.m. Electric Shock
Cost: $15 active military and veterans; $20 advanced ticket 13 and up; $25 at the door; kids 12 and under are free

Saturday, September 7
RUMOURS ? The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Genre: pop, rock, influence from blues and folk
Time: 6:00 p.m. venue opens; 7:00-9:15 p.m. RUMOURS
Cost: $15 active military and veterans; $20 advanced ticket 13 and up; $25 at the door; kids 12 and under are free

Saturday, October 12
Breast Cancer Benefit Concert featuring Billy Elton (Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John) and Dancing Queen (Tribute to ABBA)
Genre: Billy Elton ? rock, pop, soul, jazz; Dancing Queen ? rock, Swedish pop, disco, jazz
Time: 2:00 p.m. venue opens; 2:45-4:45 p.m. Billy Elton; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dancing Queen
Cost: $15 active military and veterans; $20 advanced ticket 13 and up; $25 at the door; kids 12 and under are free; wine ticket packages can be purchased separately

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Free Thursday Night Concerts:

Free concerts on select Thursdays with well-know music from throughout the decades and original hits

Thursdays Time: 6:00 p.m. venue opens, 7:00-9:00 p.m. featured band

June 6: Sparks Fly ? The Taylor Swift Experience
Genre: country, pop, synthpop, rock

July 11: The Hair Band Night (Tribute to Bon Jovi, Guns N? Roses, Motley Crue, Poison, Van Halen and more)
Genre: heavy metal, hard rock

August 1: Don?t Rock the Jukebox presented by Hillbilly Rockstarz (Tribute to Country Music icons of the 80s, 90s and 00s)
Genre: country, contemporary country

September 26: Mr. Blotto (Chicago?s Original Jam Band playing originals and music from Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Phish and more)
Genre: fused elements of rock, blues, folk, country, bluegrass, gospel, reggae, world music

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Movies Under the Stars:

Free movies on select Thursdays with family activities and games Time: 6:00 p.m. venue opens; movies begin at dusk

June 27
Wonka (2023)

July 25
Trolls Band Together (2023)

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For information about Venue 1012 sponsorship, donor opportunities and event rentals, contact Julie Hoffman by email?for additional information.?