ArtsQuest has announced the fourth and fifth headliners of Musikfest 2024.

Shinedown will be rocking the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 3; while Big Time Rush, along with opener Crash Adams, will take to the Wind Creek Steel Stage on Friday, Aug. 9.

Ticket access begins Friday at 10 a.m. for the general public at Musikfest.org.

Gates open at 6 p.m.

Shinedown

Multi-platinum band Shinedown have cemented their status as one of the most vital and forward-thinking powerhouses in music, embodying the kind of creative dynamism that transcends boundaries with over 6.5 billion global streams, a record-breaking 20 #1 rock hits, 15 platinum and gold singles, platinum or gold certification for every album, 10 million albums sold worldwide and major media acclaim.

Hailed for their high-octane live shows, explosive rock ‘n’ roll spirit, thought-provoking lyrics and melodic sensibility, Shinedown continues to engender die-hard love from millions of global fans and has racked up countless sold-out arena tours and festival headlining sets propelled by the undeniable power of frontman Brent Smith’s voice. Shinedown is Brent Smith [vocals], Zach Myers [guitar], Eric Bass [bass, production] and Barry Kerch [drums].

Shinedown has released numerous albums over the years, including their most recent, “Planet Zero” in 2022. The group is best known for hits like “Second Chance,” “Miracle” and finally “Simple Man.” Their music spans 21 years and over ten albums.

Big Time Rush

Big Time Rush became an overnight sensation in November 2009 when the scripted TV show of the same name launched on Nickelodeon.

The show focused on the Hollywood adventures of four hockey players from Minnesota after they were selected to form a boy band. The show became a huge success and later, Carlos, Kendall, James and Logan came to life as a band off the screen, releasing three full length albums and performing across the globe. As the show concluded in July 2013 and after four years of recording music and touring as a band, they went their separate ways but remained close friends through the years.

After seven years, in an effort to bring joy to their fans during quarantine around the world, the members of Big Time Rush decided to appear together as a group to send a message of love and togetherness.

The power group kicked off 2022 stronger than ever with the launch of their wildly successful, sold-out Forever Tour, as well as all new music, including hit singles “Honey,” “Fall,” and “Not Giving You Up.”

Musikfest

The 41st Musikfest is scheduled for Aug. 2-11 with a special preview night on Aug. 1. This year’s Musikfest 2024 poster artist is Banana Factory Artist-in-Residence and Teaching Artist Lauren Beck.

For more information about the festival, visit Musikfest.org.