Pitbull to headline new outdoor music festival

Grammy Award-winning Pitbull will headline Saturday night of a new outdoor music festival coming to Sioux Falls this summer.

Pitbull will perform July 12 at the Lallycooler Music Festival presented by MarketBeat.

The Miami native is an international superstar, actor and entrepreneur who began his music career on the South Florida rap scene. He has since risen to become one of the most successful recording artists globally.

Since his debut in 2004, Pitbull’s music has consistently topped charts worldwide, including hits like “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho),” “Fireball,” “International Love” and the RIAA Diamond Certified “Give Me Everything,” which reached No. 1 in 2011.

“Sioux Falls, you’ve been patiently waiting for this announcement, and it’s been worth the wait. Mr. Worldwide is coming to the 605 for the first time ever,” said Darrin Smith, president and CEO of Washington Pavilion Management Inc. and 3e Encore. “Lallycooler Music Festival will be the coolest thing you do all summer, and it will be an experience like no other!”

Pitbull’s influence on the music industry is significant, according to a statement from Washington Pavilion Management.

“He uses music as a universal language to unite fans and break down cultural barriers. Through diverse collaborations with various renowned artists, he masterfully blends different musical styles and beats, making him the perfect fit for this multi-genre music festival.”

Lallycooler Music Festival is a new, major annual outdoor summer music festival that will take place July 11–12  at Great Bear Ski Valley. Country music sensation Sam Hunt will headline Friday evening of the two-day festival. The full lineup will be announced soon.

Weekend passes start at just $129 for a limited time. Early bird pricing will end Feb. 27.  Three types of weekend passes are available.

• Ultra VIP Pass: Two-day festival pass in an exclusive, air-conditioned lodge with access to indoor/outdoor viewing, complimentary food, private bar and indoor restrooms.
• Pit Pass: Two-day festival pass in an exclusive, designated area — standing-room only, closest to the stage —  with access to beverage tents, food trucks, vendors and activities.
• General admission pass: Two-day festival pass in the general admission areas with access to beverage tents, food trucks, vendors and activities.

All festival details and pass sales are available at Lallycooler.com.