5 Not-to-Miss Chicago Natives Performing at ARC Music Festival 2024

As ARC Music Festival 2024 quickly approaches, Chicago’s vibrant electronic music scene will soon be brimming with a wide array of homegrown talent. This year’s edition of the festival will showcase a stellar array of Chicago natives who have made a significant name for themselves within the industry.

As the birthplace of house music, no other city does it quite like Chicago does when it comes to putting on an extravagant house music-filled spectacle. With this in mind, those born in the Windy City slated to perform at esteemed Chicago-based events like ARC pay an ode to their love for their hometown through their performances.

The following five Chicago natives not only represent the city’s rich house music history and culture but also showcase its ongoing influence on a global scale. Their upcoming performances at ARC Music Festival are set to deliver one-of-a-kind core memories for those in attendance, each bringing their own distinctive Chicago-inspired sound and energy to the stage.

Read on to learn more about five standout Chicago natives you won’t want to miss during ARC Music Festival 2024.

Honey Dijon

A true Chicago icon, Honey Dijon resonates powerfully with many house music aficionados who believe in the power of artistic authenticity. Known for her genre-bending prowess, she effortlessly merges house, techno, and disco during her sets, creating a uniquely exhilarating experience. Her performances are nothing short of extravagant and exhibit an incomparable vibrant energy that no one else can match. Fans can expect Honey Dijon to bring this unique flair with heightened energy to the stage at ARC this year.

Green Velvet

Green Velvet is a Chicago legend whose impact on the house music scene has not gone unnoticed since he broke into the scene. With a music career spanning over three decades, Green Velvet’s funky blend of house and techno has distinguished his sound from the rest. Top hits of his such as “Perculator”, “La La Land” and “Flash” showcase his reputation for creating tracks with infectious grooves and thought-provoking vocals. With this upcoming ARC performance taking place in his own backyard, his set is expected to embody the spirit of the Chicago underground with every groovy rhythm.

Kaskade

Although he currently resides in Los Angeles, international dance music icon Kaskade’s roots are firmly planted in Chicago. With a career that has seen him headline major festivals and clubs worldwide, Kaskade is renowned for his emotionally charged, melodic house music. This time, he’s bringing his highly-admired Redux performance to ARC, a concept that features a more intimate sound style from the highly esteemed DJ where he dives deeper into the musical roots that initially ignited his love for house music. Those who have attended a Kaskade Redux set in the past know that it’s a must-see performance whenever it’s on a festival lineup.

Gene Farris

Gene Farris, another key figure in Chicago’s house music scene, has been making waves with his distinguished approach to house music. Kickstarting his career in the city’s vibrant club scene, Farris has risen to prominence with his hypnotic deep house rhythms. On top of being the label boss for his imprint, Farris Wheel Recordings, he has also released numerous top hits on prominent labels like Repopulate Mars, Toolroom, Insomniac, Dirtybird, Relief, and many more. His upcoming set at ARC will be a testament to his deep roots in Chicago’s house music culture.

J. Worra

J. Worra is a rising DJ and producer whose fresh perspective on dance music has captured the attention of many across the globe. Known for her boundary-pushing approach of blending tech-house synths with subtle bass-house touches, J. Worra brings an eccentric edge to her performances. She is considered a standout artist in the scene by many and her uniquely curated tracks are portrayed by many mainstay DJs during their own sets. She is definitely a must-see act at ARC this year!

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