We’ve officially entered June and that means Governors Ball is finally back in NYC and this year offers what might be their most electric lineup yet with a wide variety of different kind of musical acts. With so much talent spread across the 3 day festival, fans might be questioning who they should add to their personal agendas for each day. We’re here to alert you of our top 5 artists to catch at this year’s Governors Ball to consider for your personal set times.
2hollis
2hollis has been on a tare the past few years with an impressive amount of hits. From his massive banger of a track in “Poster Boy” to his latest album called “star” that he released last year, there’s no doubt his performance this weekend will be one of the most anticipated acts of the festival. His unique style of performance and music makes him a must catch act at this year’s festival. He’s also been named by countless publications as one of the most impressive young talents in music so there’s no doubt that his career is currently on a rocket ship. 2hollis is set to perform on the GOVBALLNYC Mainstage this Saturday at 3:15PM.
Japanese Breakfast
Japanese Breakfast is one of those unique talents that bring a very special energy to the stage. Her indie sound blends perfectly with her powerful stage presence creating a one of a kind show. Over the years, she’s accumulated in countless hits including most notably her hit tracked called ‘Be Sweet’ from her Jubilee album back in 2021. Since then, she has performed at some of the biggest festival and stages across the world showcasing her incredible vocals. Japanese Breakfast will be performing on Sunday on the Snapchat stage at 4PM so make sure to arrive early!
Major Lazer
This next act needs no introduction. The dance music group consisting of Diplo , Ape Drums, Walshy Fire and America Foster is a must-catch act whenever they are in town. With their constant solo ventures, it is a rare opportunity for the group to perform together but when united, there is no doubt that they bring the party. The group has countless hits including ‘Lean On’ with DJ Snake, ‘Cold Water’ with Justin Bieber and more, you already know that their act will be jam packed with incredible music. Major Lazer will be performing the mainstage on Saturday at 6:30.
Audrey Hobert
The incredible thing about Governors Ball is that they consistently do an amazing job at spotlighting the biggest acts in music but also the best up and coming talents. One of the most prosperous young talents is Audrey Hobert. With only a single album released so far, she’s already accumulated an impressive amount of streams on her music and have garnered quite a solid fan base for herself. Her hit song ‘Sue Me’ broke her into the pop space and her fun-filled performances has put her up next in the music industry. Make sure to check out Audrey Hobert on Friday performing the Gov Ball Mainstage at 2PM.
JENNIE
One last must catch act at this year’s festival is JENNIE of BLACKPINK. For many this may not be a new name since she’s one of the most dominant forces in today’s music industry. But what many may not know is that a lot of her recent music was produced by Diplo including BLACKPINK’s most recent hit ‘JUMP’. JENNIE’s music really showcases her well rounded music talents from her vocals to her choreography, this will undoubtedly be one of the most electric performances of the weekend. JENNIE hasn’t done too many solo performances so for her to join Gov Ball this year is quite the treat. Make sure to check her out on the Snapchat stage at 7:45 on Sunday as one of the headliners of the entire festival.
This year’s festival presents such huge variety of music talents, New York City is truly blessed with the opportunity to catch some of the biggest names in music while also possibly discovering new favorite acts. The demand for this year’s festival reflects in their ticket sales as most ticket packages are already sold out. Only a few single day options remain and can be purchased here. Don’t wait and secure your tickets now as this year’s Gov Ball is definitely a treat for the Tri-State Area. For the full lineup of artists performing this year, check out the breakdown below.
