On Sunday, April 28, 2024, Union’s Student Activities Office and the Springfest Committee hosted Springfest, the much-anticipated yearly campus concert. The event returned to Richmond lawn, and students were able to enjoy live music from the artists Nicky Youre, Kid Ink, Imanbek, and 3OH!3. Union Hospitality also hosted their successful yearly barbecue on West Beach, and fraternities hosted off campus parties the morning of the concert to celebrate.
Nicky Youre is a pop artist known for his 2021 single “Sunroof. Kid Ink is a rapper who has released multiple prominent songs such as “Be Real” (2015) and “F with U” (2017). Imanbek is a DJ best known for his remix of SAINt JHN’s “Roses” (2019). 3OH!3 is an electronic duo best known for “My First Kiss (feat. Kesha)” (2010) and “DONTTRUSTME” (2008).
The lineup was announced on bracelets and sunglasses left on tables around campus. Initially, students on social media platforms such as YikYak expressed disappointment at the line up because students did not know the artists, last Springfest Union brought famous artist Flo Rida to campus. However, as students flowed onto Richmond lawn on Sunday, some felt differently.
“The lineup is fun and everyone knows songs they like. And I think everyone’s having a great time,” Mariah Jackson ‘27 remarked.
“[Nicky Youre] looks so familiar. He’s amazing and I’m so surprised,” Ami Ivoko ‘24 said.
“I think it’s great. I’m a fan. I love the lineup. [They could play] anything and I could be happy.” Quincy Brown ‘25 said.
“I don’t like Nicky Youre, but I’m excited for the DJ [Imanbek]. He can mix up some songs, and I’m excited for 303.” Claire Braaten ‘26 said.
However, the heat outside caused some students to seek medical attention due to overconsumption of alcohol and/or dehydration. There were water stations in the back of the venue on the lawn, but those stations repeatedly ran out, but Union Hospitality did make an effort to refill the stations. Artists dedicated songs to students who had to be transported to Ellis Hospital for medical treatment.
Students can look forward to the event happening again in Spring term 2025, most likely in late April or early May. Union’s Concert Club may also host another on campus concert before then. Until then, students can relive the memories of Springfest 2024 through the pictures and videos taken at the event.
