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ONSITE ATTRACTIONS INCLUDING FOOD EXPERIENCES,
HEADBANGERS BIER HALL,
DAVID ELLEFSON COFFEEHOUSE,
THE CADUCEUS WINE GARDEN
AND KICKOFF DINNER WITH JOSE MANGIN ANNOUNCED
FOR CHICAGO OPEN AIR
JULY 14, 15 AND 16
AT TOYOTA PARK IN BRIDGEVIEW, IL

HEADLINERS KISS, OZZY OSBOURNE AND KORN
WILL BE JOINED BY ROB ZOMBIE, SLAYER, GODSMACK,
MEGADETH, STONE SOUR, SEETHER, ANTHRAX AND MANY MORE

SPECIAL POP-UP PARTY TODAY, MAY 24
AT NEW KUMA'S CORNER LOCATION
WILL FEATURE THE OFFICIAL CHICAGO OPEN AIR BURGER
FOR ONE DAY ONLY

Chicago Open Air is throwing a special pop-up party TODAY at the brand-new location of Kuma's Corner (852 W. Fulton Market), where the official Chicago Open Air Burger will be available for one day only. It features a 10-ounce beef patty with raspberry jalapeno jam, cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, crispy potato strings, deep-fried chorizo and cream cheese-stuffed breaded jalapeno. No service fee tickets for Chicago Open Air will be available for purchase here and at the other Chicago-area Kuma's Corners locations until the weekend of the festival.

Chicago Open Air 2017 flyer with band lineup and venue details

Chicago Open Air has also announced additional onsite experiences, as well as an official kickoff dinner, that will be a part of the second annual festival. The festival will be held July 14, 15 and 16 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL, just outside Chicago.

The Chicago Open Air music lineup leads off with a rare U.S. festival appearance from rock legends KISS (headlining Friday) as well as one of the first solo performances from Ozzy Osbourne (headlining Sunday) since the final Black Sabbath tour, where he will reunite with guitarist Zakk Wylde after a decade apart. Rock heavyweights Korn will headline Saturday. Overall, the three-day music, craft beer and Gourmet Man Food festival will feature over 40 music performances, also including Rob Zombie, Slayer, Godsmack, Megadeth, Stone Sour, Seether, Anthrax, Lamb of God, Meshuggah, Amon Amarth and many more on the Main Stage and the BlackCraft Stage. SiriusXM's Jose Mangin returns to host the weekend and introduce acts. General Admission and VIP tickets are on sale now at www.ChicagoOpenAir.com and at all Chicago-area Kuma's Corner locations.

In addition to music, a number of special events, onsite attractions and festival partners make Chicago Open Air a must-attend destination. Here is a preliminary list of what attendees can expect.

The daily music lineup for Chicago Open Air is as follows:

Chicago Open Air is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, Live Nation and Toyota Park, with the support of the Village of Bridgeview and Bridgeview Mayor Steven Landek.

Festival doors open at 11:00 AM each day.

For more information on Chicago Open Air, visit www.ChicagoOpenAir.com.

Chicago Open Air sponsors include: Monster Energy, Jack Daniel's, FYE, Dyin 2 Live / Fxck Cancer, Take Me Home Animal Rescue, El Jimador Tequila, The Music Experience, Roadrunner Records, Century Media Records and more to be announced.

Chicago Open Air 2017 flyer listing food and beverage selections and onsite experiences

About Danny Wimmer Presents

Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. With 580,000 fans attending all DWP festivals in 2015, and 10 billion media impressions, DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock Festival, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, and Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, among others.
www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

About Toyota Park

Toyota Park is located at 7000 South Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, IL. It's the heart of soccer for much of the Midwest and a must-see destination for world-class concerts and other sporting events. Toyota Park is conveniently located in Bridgeview near I-294 and-I-55, within an easy drive from every corner of the Chicago area. Just 15 miles from Chicago's Loop, Toyota Park offers ample parking and is served by PACE buses and shuttle links with the nearby CTA Midway Orange Line station.
www.toyotapark.com

Chicago Open Air Publicity Contacts

Kristine Ashton-Magnuson/Ashton-Magnuson Media
kristine@am-media.net; (818) 996-2496

Selena Fragassi
selena@fr-pr.net; (847) 942-3093

Chicago Open Air Marketing & Sponsorship Contact

Clay Busch/Danny Wimmer Presents
clay@dwpresents.com

Live Nation Publicity Contact

Taylor Heydlauff/Live Nation — Midwest
TaylorHeydlauff@livenation.com; (312) 260-9176

Village Of Bridgeview Publicity Contact

Ray Hanania
RGHanania@gmail.com; (312) 933-9855