Sea.Hear.Now will return to Asbury Park, N.J. for an eighth time on Sept. 19 and 20. Today, the festival released the lineup headlined by Mumford & Sons and The Strokes.
Lineup
Artist-by-Artist
In the coming months, NJ Music Festivals will release a detailed preview of each artist, including interviews with many. For now, here is a quick bio of each artist.
Mumford & Sons: The British folk-rock giants behind “I Will Wait” and “Little Lion Men,” known for their arena-sized acoustic sound. Frequent NYC/NJ tour stops have made them a Shore-friendly headliner.
The Offspring: Legendary punk band bringing a high-energy set to the beach.
Chaka Khan: A true icon of funk and R&B. Her influence spans generations, making her one of the most respected voices on the lineup. She has worked with Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder, among others.
The War on Drugs: Philly-based indie rockers with a Jersey-adjacent following.
The All-American Rejects: 2000s alt-pop staples. A crowd-pleasing throwback act.
Shaggy: Reggae/dancehall superstar with huge hit “Bombastic.”
Men at Work: Classic rock/new wave group. A nostalgic, cross-generational singalong act.
Susanna Hoffs: Lead singer of The Bangles, who were responsible for “Walk Like an Egyptian” and “Eternal Flame.”
Fitz and the Tantrums: Indie pop-soul group. They wrote “HandClap” and “Out of My League.”
Tom Odell: British singer-songwriter who has surged thanks to TikTok-era rediscovery.
54 Ultra: Up-and-coming indie pop act.
Anders Osborne: New Orleans-based singer-songwriter blending blues and rock.
Steph Strings: Australian acoustic guitarist and rising folk talent known for intricate fingerpicking.
Nat Myers: Blues revivalist whose raw, rootsy sound has built a growing following.
Jarod Clemons: Son of late E-Street legend Clarence Clemons. A Jersey Shore regular carrying on the sax-driven rock tradition.
The Strokes: NYC indie rock icons. Their garage-rock revival sound defined the 2000s and still resonates strongly in the tri-state area.
Goo Goo Dolls: Alt-rock mainstays. Massive radio presence and longtime Northeast touring favorites. Lead singer John Rzeznik has headlined the Light of Day Festival in Red Bank with Bruce Springsteen for the past two years.
Fontaines D.C.: Critically acclaimed Irish post-punk band.
Moby: Electronic music pioneer and animal rights activist.
Pixies: Alt-rock legends known for “Where Is My Mind?” Hugely influential on bands like The Strokes, who will be headlining the festival.
Ziggy Marley: Son of Bob Marley, continuing the reggae legacy with hits like “Love Is My Religion.”
Kim Gordon: Co-founder and vocalist in Sonic Youth.
Ben Howard: British folk/indie artist known for evolving into a more experimental sound.
Flipturn: Florida indie band gaining traction with “August.”
Die Spitz: Emerging punk/alt act.
Alice Phoebe Lou: Indie singer-songwriter with strong global following.
Makua: Surf-rock influenced act.
King Stingray: Australian group blending rock with Indigenous influences.
Blaise: Pop-leaning artist from Buffalo.
Status Green: Jersey Shore band from Asbury Park.
Tickets
The following ticket types are available in this year: GA, GA+, VIP, Platinum, Ultimate.
General admission, priced at $309, allows you grounds access to all three stages of the festival.
GA+, priced at $555, grants you access to a secluded GA+ lounge with nicer, air-conditioned bathrooms.
VIP, priced at $850, gives you better viewing access at all three stages, plus a large, exclusive lounge at the Surf Stage. You also gain access to an exclusive entrance for shorter lines.
Platinum, priced at $2550, gives you the best views at each stage, on-stage viewing for select artists on the Surf Stage, and complimentary drinks and dining.
Ultimate, priced at $11,500, gives you a platinum ticket plus a three-night stay at the Asbury Hotel, golf cart transportation, limited backstage access, a signed picture from Danny Clinch, and access to a late-night show.
All tickets, with the exception of ultimate, are also available for a single day.
Kickoff on Cookman
For the second year, the festival will hold a free kickoff show on Cookman Avenue on Friday, Sept. 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Other Items to Note
- This is the eighth year of the Sea.Hear.Now Festival, yet there still have not been repeat artists booked
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