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Spring Awakening Music Festival is an electronic music festival that takes place in Chicago Illinois. The Bud Light Platinum sponsored festival took place in the pulse of the city, Soldier Field. Which has now been moved to Jefferson Park. For one weekend the home of the Chicago Bears is renovated for one the biggest midwest music festivals. The legends say that Chicago is the home of house music with many clubs, venues, and concert halls that have been in the scene for years. As the Midwest increases its tastes of the sub-genres in EDM, Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) is the place to be for a festival season kick off.

History
Spring Awakening was originally founded as a concert series in 2008. The event eventually outgrew the theater, and in 2012 SAMF was turned into a two-day outdoor festival at Soldier Field by the Chicago-based promoting agency React Presents. In 2013,Spring Awakening Music Festival expanded to three days with over 90,000 people in attendance. SAMF has been held either the second or third weekend of June Over the years, the Festival has become increasingly popular due to the large fan base of Electronic Dance Music near the Chicago-land area. As people now come from across the globe just to attend the Festival, there are discussed rumors that the Festival could be extending onwards towards many other states.

2012
SAMF was made into a two day festival held on June 16-17 in Soldier Field.

The festival was initially announced to occupy the ‘Stadium Green’ surrounding Soldier Field, but after overwhelming demand, the festival moved the mainstage inside of the stadium to the north end zone of Soldier Field. Over 50,000 people attended Spring Awakening Music festival 2012.

Some of the main performers included Skrillex, Afrojack, Diplo, A-Track, Benny Benassi, Dillon Francis, Moby, Flux Pavilion, Hardwell, Datsik, Carlcox, Morgan Page and more.

2013
SAMF had it’s second annual electronic dance music (EDM) festival from June 14-16th in Soldier Field.

This year was much more organized and bigger. The festival created a three day “rave” all kids in funky vibrant colors and kandis went to enjoy their favorite artists music.

Spring Awakening Music Festival has expanded to three days, adding another stage (totaling two stages and two tents) for over 100 world renown artists and over 75,000 attendees!

Some of the main performers included Bassnectar, Calvin Harris, Bingo Players, Carnage, Chuckie, Excision, Flosstradamus, Krewella, Nicky Romero, Nervo, Porn and Chicken, Porter Robinson, ZEDD, Zeds Dead and Zomboy.

2014
Spring Awakening had it’s third annual concert on June 13-15 with a new addition of a second main stage. During this year, Spring Awakening was one of the few remaining all ages festivals. Spring Awakening Music Festival launched SAMF Safe & Sound, an initiative which encouraged attendees to contact security or the wellness team if they felt unsafe. React was purchased by SFX Entertainment last February.

Some of the main artists included Tiesto, Pretty Lights, Diplo, Knife Party, Kaskade, Big Gigantic, Benny Benassi, Bingo Players, Dillon Francis, Eric Prydz, Flux Pavilion, A-Track, Borgore, Caked Up, Carnage, Chuckie, Datsik, DVBBS, Nervo, Dj Snake and more.

2015
SAMF took place June 12-14 in Soldier Field.

This year the festival had four stages to better accommodate more than 75 acts. SAMF changed its age requirement to 18. The news comes in wake of making sure that safety is the number one priority for the fans, artists and staff. An official spokesperson of SAMF said that they “believe the festival is an experience for adults. This difficult decision was made to promote safety amongst our fans and ensure the best experience for our attendees and future attendees.

A 19-year-old man died Sunday after attending a weekend music festival at Soldier Field. Steve Vongkoth death is thought to be drug-related.

Some of the artists include ZEDD, Hardwell, Tiesto, Diplo, Afrojack, Dada Life, Excision, Flosstramus, Martin Garrix, Zeds Dead, Zomboy, Paul Van Dyk, Adventure Club, Borgore, Bro Safari, Headhunterz, Party Favor, Tommy Trash, Yellow Claw and more.

2016
This year the festival will be held June 10-12.

SAMF was supposed to be moved away from its original  “home” (Soldier Field) to Jefferson Park. The new venue will give SAMF a bit more room to work with and attendees will be able to enjoy SIX stages (5 in 2015), fireworks displays, interactive art installations and carnival rides including a ferris wheel in honor of the first ever ferris wheel that was debuted on the same very grounds. Jackson Park is just steps away from the Museum of Science and Industry and The University of Chicago. The festival moved because of the Copa América soccer tournament.

Spring Awakenings Facebook page recently posted

"Dear Fans, We are working proactively with the City of Chicago to secure a new venue for the event, and are planning to announce the new location and lineup very soon. You, the fans, have been nothing but supportive over the past four years, and we are working diligently to bring you the unforgettable festival experience you deserve. We appreciate your patience and will have an update for you shortly." As it stands, 35 artists are expected to play during the 3-day festival, that is said to have two mainstages. this artist include deadmau5, Skrillex, Above & Beyond, Kaskade, Zeds Dead, ATB, Cosmic Gate, DVBBS, Madeon, RL Grime, Dada Life, Steve Aoki, Showte k, Borgore, CID, Pete Tong, Dillon Francis, Alison Wonderland, Jamie XX, The Magician, TroyBoi, A-Trak, Flying Lotus, Jai Wolf, Crystal Castles, Feed Me, Hippie Sabotage, Rezz, Green Velvet, Cash Cash, Gesaffelstein, Claude Vonstroke, Klingande and Simian Mobile Disco.

About React Presents
Founded in 2008, React Presents is a full service club, festival, and concert festival promotion company based in Chicago, IL. React Presents owns and operates the MID and Concord Music Hall, and books select events in venues across the Midwest, with offices in Detroit & Milwaukee. React Presents produces four festivals: Spring Awakening Music Festival, North Coast Music Festival, Forever Festival, and Summer Set Music & Camping Festival.