West Fest Full Lineup | July 12-13

By: Emily Morris/DNAinfo Chicago

WEST TOWN — West Fest's full lineup now includes pop-punk group Ssion, punk band Protomartyr, post-punk act Pink Avalanche and more.



The 10th annual event, which takes place in West Town July 12-13, previously released headliners Lee Fields & The Expressions and Death along with the DJ lineup.

Among those spinning during the fest are house music staples Mark Farina and Derrick Carter.

Other than the music, festgoers can also check out roller derby demonstrations from the Windy City Rollers and mechanical bull rides.

Organizers expect 60,000 people to fill Chicago Avenue between Damen Avenue and Wood Street during the event.

For the little ones, the Kids Fest will feature train rides, bouncy houses, bean bag toss, ring toss, balloon darts, football toss, bottle toss, photo booth and an obstacle course from noon to 7 p.m. that Saturday and Sunday, according to a statement from the festival organizers.

The West Town Chamber of Commerce, which manages the event, asks for a $5 donation.

Main Stage, from Empty Bottle:

Saturday, July 12

Lee Fields & The Expressions - 8:30 p.m.
Ssion - 7 p.m/
Pink Avalanche - 5:30 p.m.
Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band - 4 p.m.
Sabers - 2:30 p.m.
Chicago School of Rock - 1 p.m.

Sunday, July 13

Death - 8:30 p.m.
Protomartyr - 7 p.m.
Turquoise Jeep - 5:30 p.m.
Turn To Crime - 4 p.m.
Ryley Walker - 2:30 p.m.
Mannequin Men - 1 p.m.

DJ Stage:

Saturday, July 12

Mark Farina - 7 p.m.
Jevon Jackson - 6 p.m.
Jesse de La Pena- 5 p.m.
Dj Sushi - 4 p.m.
Andrew Emil - 3 p.m.
Dj Striz - 2 pm

Sunday, July 13

Derrick Carter - 8:30 p.m.
Diz - 7:30 p.m.
John Mork - 6:30 p.m.
John Simmons - 5:30 p.m.
Karl Almaria - 4:30 p.m.
Miguel Martin - 3:30 p.m.
Justin Reed - 2 p.m.