Day 2 of Beachlife 2024 was a cloudy, chillier affair, but the music was no less great.
Before I dive in, I do have one correction to make from my Day 1 coverage. Yesterday, I said that the fest had done away with GA bathrooms near the Speakeasy stage. As it turns out, the permanent bathrooms in that area ARE GA – they simply hadn’t taken down the VIP signs from last year’s Beachlife Ranch. So…
Back at the beach. After two previous years of covering Redondo Beach’s Beachlife Festival, I consider the fest my Happy Place; a wonderfully curated line-up of talented artists playing in a cool, comfortable setting by the beach. I’ve always looked forward to it, but this year my excitement was extra high due to the phenomenal line-up the fest put together.
As I’ve mentioned in the past,…
GWEN STEFANI, THE queen of confessional pop, shared some insight about the evolution of her career, along with an update on her life with husband Blake Shelton.
In a People interview published Wednesday, Gwen touched on her role as The Voice coach sans Shelton, who exited after 23 consecutive seasons. “I was really weirded out like, ‘What’s it going to be like without Blake?’ But we are having so much fun,” she said. “At the end of the day, coaching these humans who are so gifted … I love it.”
n regards to her songwriting, Stefani said that one thing will always be at the core of her music. “I’m never going to write anything that’s not just completely reflective of what’s going on in my life,” she said. “Before I wrote my first song, I was this dyslexic girl who didn’t know how I fit in. Then I was like, ‘Oh, this is my magic power.’ I’m so honored that I got the gift to be able to write music, and I take it super seriously.”
In June, the star released romantic pop track “True Babe,” her first song since 2021’s “Slow Clap” featuring Saweetie). Last month, her and Shelton’s rendition of “Love Is Alive,” a single from the Judds’ 1984 debut album Why Not Me, was released as part of the forthcoming album A Tribute to the Judds, out Oct. 2.
The pair wed in 2021, and Stefani said that she “didn’t see any of this coming with Blake.”
“This was just a big old ‘What?’ It was an amazing gift to experience love like that for the first time,” she continued. “He’s changed my life … when I [started dating] Blake, that’s when I felt home, like, ‘Oh, this is where I’m supposed to be, with this guy.”
Last spring, Stefani headlined the 2023 BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, California alongside the Black Keys and the Black Crowes. The former No Doubt frontwoman played a string of European and U.K. festival dates and wrapped the run with an appearance at BST Hyde Park Festival in London with Pink this past June, performing a bevy on nostalgic hits for the 65,000-strong crowd.
If anyone is interested, Gwen signed all this stuff for the Beachlife festival signed silent auction. It’s all the merchandise she showed in her reel for the festival - the captain hat, baseball cap, T-shirt, tote bag etc. The link is on their Instagram page - beachlifefestival or http://beachlife.givesmart.com//
Top 10 Events and Festivals Around the World This Week
Get ready to mark your calendars, music lovers! Here's a curated list of the most anticipated music festivals happening around the globe in September 2024.
Waterworks Festival 2024: Immerse Yourself in London's Vibrant Bass, House, and Techno Scene
On September 14, 2024
The Waterworks Festival returns to Gunnersbury Park in London, UK, with over 70 artists showcasing the best in bass, house, and techno music. This single-day festival promises an electrifying experience for music enthusiasts, with a lineup that includes 4am Kru, Amaliah, Anil, Bakey, Bashkka, Batu, Binh, Blackeye MC, Breaka, CC:DISCO, Cedar:Chez de Milo, Christian AB, Coco Bryce, Conducta, and Craig Richards, among many others.
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Desertfest New York 2024: Celebrating the Best of Heavy Music in the Big Apple
From September 12-14, 2024
The Desertfest returns to New York City, taking over the unique arts space of the Knockdown Center. This festival, led by Europe's leading stoner rock collective, promises a mammoth lineup that celebrates the very best of heavy music. Fans can look forward to performances by Truckfighters, Abrams, Acid King, Belzebong, Deathchant, Domkraft, Dozer, Gozu, Green Lung, Guhts, and Hippie Death Cult, among others.
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Ultra Japan 2024: Immerse Yourself in the World's Top EDM Talent
On September 14-15, 2024
Famous Ultra Music Festival from Miami makes its way to Tokyo, Japan, with a special park built just for the occasion. This two-day event boasts the world's top EDM DJs, including Steve Aoki, Subtronics, Afrojack, Alesso, Anfisa Letyago, Armin van Buuren, Brennan Heart, Disco Lines, Eli Brown, Hot Since 82, and Iso Knock, among others, all performing on unparalleled stage designs and top-tier production.
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Borderland Festival 2024: Celebrating the Rich History and Renaissance of New York's Knox Farm State Park
September 13-15, 2024
The Borderland Music + Arts Festival returns to East Aurora, NY, from September 13-15, 2024, showcasing the rich history and renaissance of the region. This two-day music and cultural festival takes place in the scenic and storied grounds of Knox Farm State Park, with a lineup that includes BeachLife Festival 2023, Caamp, Dark Star Orchestra, The Black Crowes, Caamp, Marcus King, Dark Star Orchestra, Cory Wong, The Wood Brothers, The Wailers, The Sheepdogs, Houndmouth, Sierra Hull, Eggy, Sumbuck, and The Dip.
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Bristol Rhythm and Roots 2024: A Three-Day Music Experience Bursting with Appalachian Soul
From September 13-15, 2024
The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival will once again take over the historic downtown of Bristol, TN/VA. This infectious, three-day music experience celebrates the past, present, and future of Appalachian music, with a lineup that includes 49 Winchester, Adam Bolt, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Alli Epperson, Amanda Fields, Anthony Childress, Ashley McBryde, Austin Barrett, Bella White, and Bristol Lightning, among many others.
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Plissken Festival 2024: Embracing Diverse Genres in the Heart of Athens, Greece
September 13-14, 2024
The Plisskën Festival returns to Athens, Greece, from September 13-14, 2024, showcasing a genre-defying lineup of over 450 international and local artists. This festival prides itself on its diverse musical offerings, with acts like Vito Valentinetti, Electric Fields, IDLES, The Blessed Madonna, Alice Glass, Cakes Da Killa, Chloe Caillet, Cumgirl8, Duster Valentine, Forest Swords, Grandmas House, IDLES, Kid Francesco, Lilubomyr Melnyk, Mall Grab, and Marie Montexier.
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Telluride Blues and Brews 2024: A Unique Blend of Music and Craft Beer in the Rocky Mountains
From September 13-15, 2024
The Telluride Blues and Brews Festival will once again take place in the classic Colorado mountain town of Telluride. This one-of-a-kind experience combines three days of blues, funk, jam, gospel, rock, and soul music with tastings from over 150 breweries, featuring artists like Gary Clark Jr., Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Cris Jacobs, Earnest "Guitar" Roy, Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes, Eric Gales, Faith & Harmony, and Grace Bowers.
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Rock in Rio Brasil 2024: Brazil's Signature Mega-Festival Returns to the City of Rock
September 13-22, 2024
The biannual Rock in Rio festival will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from September 13-22, 2024. This massive event, known as Brazil's signature music festival, will feature two weekends of performances by some of the biggest artists from around the world, including Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Cat Dealers, Chemical Surf, Deadmau5, Fatboy Slim, Funk Orquestra Convida MC Daniel, Rebecca & MC Soffia, Karan Aujla, Katú Mirim, Kevin O Chris, Ludmilla, and Matuê Part Wiu e Teto.
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London Fashion Week 2024: Celebrating 40 Years of London's Creative Community
From September 12-17, 2024
London Fashion Week (LFW) will take place as a digital-physical hybrid event. This year marks the 40th anniversary of LFW, and the festival will celebrate London's position as a world-leading cultural capital and its vibrant creative community. LFW40 will spotlight the city's role in nurturing emerging talent and the next generation of visionary creatives.
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Caprices Festival Gstaad 2024: Blending World-Class Electronic Music with Breathtaking Alpine Views
September 20-22, 2024
The Caprices Festival Gstaad returns to the mountain top of Eggli in Gstaad, Switzerland, from September 20-22, 2024. This unique festival promises to blend world-class electronic music with the breathtaking panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, creating a celebration of music, nature, and community. The lineup includes artists like Alex Wann, Âme, Andera, Apache, Bedouin, Blond:ish, Carlita, Daaeeru, DadaDisco, Daughter In Law, Eli Light, Garance, Gianundso, Guy Gerber, and Jimi Jules.
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Waterworks Festival 2024: Immerse Yourself in London's Vibrant Bass, House, and Techno Scene
Desertfest New York 2024: Celebrating the Best of Heavy Music in the Big Apple
Ultra Japan 2024: Immerse Yourself in the World's Top EDM Talent
Borderland Festival 2024: Celebrating the Rich History and Renaissance of New York's Knox Farm State Park
Bristol Rhythm and Roots 2024: A Three-Day Music Experience Bursting with Appalachian Soul
Plissken Festival 2024: Embracing Diverse Genres in the Heart of Athens, Greece
Telluride Blues and Brews 2024: A Unique Blend of Music and Craft Beer in the Rocky Mountains
Rock in Rio Brasil 2024: Brazil's Signature Mega-Festival Returns to the City of Rock
London Fashion Week 2024: Celebrating 40 Years of London's Creative Community
Caprices Festival Gstaad 2024: Blending World-Class Electronic Music with Breathtaking Alpine Views
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REDONDO BEACH (CelebrityAccess) – BeachLife Festival organizers announce a new concert coming to Southern California this fall with BeachLife Nights. Taking place Friday and Saturday, October 18 – 19, in Redondo Beach, BeachLife Nights will showcase live music by Michael Franti & Spearhead, Iration, SOJA, Fortunate Youth, The English Beat, Donavon Frankenreiter, Anuhea, The Rookie5, and more.…
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