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- What changed this year: a bigger festival footprint
- Headline moments that dominated chatter
- Breakout artists and can’t-miss sets
- Visual story: photos and portraits from the weekend
- Audience scenes and memorable interactions
- Production notes: sound, staging, and festival logistics
- Highlights to bookmark and tracks to stream
All Things Go Festival expanded into a three-day music weekend at Forest Hills Stadium, packing the Queens venue with fresh talent and energized crowds. The lineup blended indie darlings, rising pop stars, and electrifying newcomers, turning the stadium into a weekend-long celebration of new music in New York City.
What changed this year: a bigger festival footprint
The move from two days to three gave organizers room to diversify the bill. Fans arrived from across the region for stacked afternoons and late-night sets. Weather held this time, and stages stayed busy with tight transitions and lively production.
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Headline moments that dominated chatter
The top-billed acts delivered memorable sets and created social-media moments. Lucy Dacus stopped the show for an unusual and joyful moment. She brought a local political figure onstage and took part in several on-stage ceremonies that surprised attendees.
- Lucy Dacus — emotional, grounded, and commanding the main stage.
- Doechii — sharp visuals and kinetic performances that mixed rap and pop.
- Clairo — intimate songwriting translated to singalong moments in the bowl.
Breakout artists and can’t-miss sets
Beyond the headliners, a string of fast-rising names earned late applause and repeat listens.
- Djo — bold, guitar-driven anthems that energized the crowd.
- The Last Dinner Party — theatrical staging and dramatic songwriting.
- Blondshell — raw indie-rock with emotional punch.
- Hey, Nothing — dreamy textures and hook-forward melodies.
- Remi Wolf — colorful, high-energy pop with playful charisma.
- Joy Oladokun — intimate storytelling and strong vocal control.
- G Flip — dynamic drummer-fronted performances and indie-pop hooks.
- The Aces — polished pop-rock confidence across anthemic tracks.
- Maude Latour — candid lyrics and bright melodic lines.
- Sofia D’Angelo (of MICHELLE) — collaborative energy and stage chemistry.
- Paris Paloma — brooding alt-pop moments that stood out.
- Goldie Boutilier — soulful delivery and indie sensibility.
Visual story: photos and portraits from the weekend
Emilio Herce photographed much of the action over both days. His work captures crowd reactions, candid backstage portraits, and high-energy stage shots. Many images emphasize the festival’s communal spirit and the artists’ onstage presence.
- Stage panoramas that show the full Forest Hills atmosphere.
- Close-ups of performers mid-song and offstage portraits.
- Moments of interaction between artists and the audience.
Audience scenes and memorable interactions
Festivalgoers shared a sense of discovery. Groups gathered on the lawn, pop-up merch lines formed, and singalongs rose from unexpected sets. The atmosphere leaned festive and participatory, with fans trading recommendations and cheering for newcomers.
Production notes: sound, staging, and festival logistics
Stage scheduling tightened to fit the extended program. Sound crews kept transitions crisp, and lighting designers favored bold palettes that matched each act’s style. Food and beverage options expanded to handle longer days, and security maintained clear paths for movement through the grounds.
Highlights to bookmark and tracks to stream
- Catch live renditions of Lucy Dacus’ most resonant songs.
- Explore Doechii’s latest singles for the festival’s energetic moments.
- Play Clairo’s intimate tracks to relive the singalong portions.
- Queue up The Last Dinner Party and Blondshell for dramatic indie flair.
