Parking lot renovations nearly doubled the space, adding 90 electric camping spots. RELATED: Sunnyview Expo Center plans upgrades O'Reilly Auto Parts eyes South Park Avenue Renovated lot adds electric camping spotsĭougherty said the grounds are laid out similar to previous years, but the expo center's parking lots got an upgrade: There's more hard gravel surfaces for RV campers. RELATED: Heading to Lifest? Expect Skillet, social distancing and more space as organizers add COVID-related precautions Individual meet-and-greets are determined by the artists but the space where it's done now includes a stage with a small platform that the artists can stand on to still be in the photo but maintain distance. "There are some changes, but I wouldn't call them changes, really - they're now the status quo," he said. With COVID-19, Dougherty said many artists didn't feel comfortable doing one-on-one shots. Lifest has traditionally offered meet-and-greet opportunities with the artists, including autographs and photos. Thursday on the main stage.įor more information and the full lineup, visit /oshkosh/lineup. Oshkosh native Franki Moscato will also perform at 3:45 p.m. Saturday with Eric Samuel Timm, just before Skillet takes the main stage. There are plenty of events for the whole family, including bonfire worships, artist conversations, comedians and other events. Green Bay Packers player Mason Crosby will speak at 8:15 p.m. "We're excited about our whole lineup," he said. He's also excited for newcomer Dante Bowe, a gospel and Christian artist based in Nashville, Tenn., who has been nominated for five Grammy awards. The ever-popular rock band Skillet is returning as the Saturday night headliner, performing at 9:15 p.m.ĭougherty said he's also excited about For King and Country, "one of the biggest names in music right now." That band performs at 9:15 p.m. "They're one of the best in the industry." The lineup offers familiar faces and new ones "They've kind of leap-frogged," Dougherty said. This year, they're headlining on opening night, after winning Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year during the GMA Dove Awards in October. Dougherty said the group hit the scene shortly before COVID-19 hit and has since built its fan base.Īt last year's festival, the band performed a 4 p.m. With songs that speak honestly about doubt and insecurity as well as the hope Christ offers in our darkest moments, Crawford’s listeners will find solace in her kind and wise words, while tapping their feet along to contagious, pop-inspired beats.In 2019, Christian rock fans may have barely known We the Kingdom. “I hope feel that I care about them even if I don’t know them,” says Crawford, “that they would feel loved and encouraged.”Her sophomore self-titled EP, released this Spring, certainly accomplishes this. She’s gained more experience than many artists do in a decade, and while her music certainly displays the vocal and songwriting talent of a rising star in CCM, her grounded and honest lyrics make her feel more friend than star and more approachable than untouchable. For the past two and half years, the singer-songwriter from northwestern Washington, Leanna Crawford, has been writing, touring and singing with some of the biggest names in the Christian music industry.
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