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Hippo Campus’ 5 Biggest Festival Appearances

October 29, 2019 | Written by Keanna Ghazvini, ArtsQuest Public Relations Intern

Hippo Campus, the inspirational indie-rock band from Minnesota, epitomizes a quintessential emotional vocal experience executed with raw vulnerability. What started out as a joyful band with pure passion and creative musical talent has notoriously evolved over the past six years. The 4-person band made up of 22 year-olds is interestingly comprised of skilled musicians who never finished college. Hippo Campus members include vocalist Jake Luppen, guitarist Nathan Stockar, bassist Zach Sutton and drummer Whistler Allen.

Since the band formed in 2013, the they’ve has had the opportunity to play at some of the most well-known festivals in the world. Before Hippo Campus and special guest The Greeting Committee rock the Musikfest Café prestented by Yuengling on Tuesday, Nov. 5, check out their top five festival appearances:

Lollapalooza: Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois


South by Southwest (SXSW): Austin, Texas


Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival: Great Stage Park, Manchester, Tennessee


Summerfest: Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Reading and Leeds Festivals: Reading and Leeds, England

Hippo Campus with special guest The Greeting Committee
Tuesday, November 5
Musikfest Cafe pres. by Yuengling

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