All roads lead to Chicago this Memorial Day weekend as the city gets ready for Forever Mine Music Festival, a new two-day event bringing together early 2000s R&B stars and the house music legends that built the city’s sound.
The inaugural festival happens at Union Park May 23-24 with headliners including Keyshia Cole, Kelly Rowland, Kaytranada, and Monica. The weekend also features JoJo, Mario, Mýa, Juvenile and The 400 Degreez Band, and more across three different stages. If you’ve ever sung ‘Love’ drunk at the top of your lungs at the end of the night or have ever set foot in a Chicago club, this lineup was made for you.
“Chicago gave the world house music, and this city has always been where house and R&B intersect. That’s why we’re bringing them together at Forever Mine,” said co-owners Fernando Nieto and Miguel Torres.
“We want to see a crowd of all ages singing the anthems that defined the early 2000s and are now finding new life with the next generation.”
The festival reflects that with its three-stage setup. The Main Stage showcases the weekend’s biggest names,
Author: Kimberly Wilson
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