Zeds Dead & Mersiv Headlining GRIDLIFE Midwest 2024

GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival will return to Gingerman Raceway from Friday, June 7 until Sunday, June 9, 2024 for its 11th edition, where it has annually welcomed thousands of adrenaline-seekers for the premier “Speed Meets Sounds” experience. 

Now GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival has unveiled its stacked artist lineup for the 2024 event, headlined by Deadbeats label heads Zeds Dead and experimental bass virtuoso Mersiv, both of whom will be making their festival debuts. Other first-time performers include support acts like genre-bending bass act Tape B, illustrious dubstep duo Barely Alive, and experimental bass duo Eazybaked. The Detroit dubstep maestro G-Rex and percussion-oriented bass artist A Hundred Drums, in addition to SuperAve and Heyz performing a special b2b set.

The event will also welcome a bevy of bubbling regional talent, such as Acemyth, Karuth, Magnus, KTRL, Audia, and a b2b performance with N8 and Kacper Kawala.

“As pioneers of the music and motorsports festival concept, the GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival authentically brings together the cultures of cars and music. It hosts dozens of nationally touring musical acts on Friday and Saturday nights, with non-stop motorsports on track all day, including the wheel-to-wheel GRIDLIFE Touring Cup, epic full-course drifting with some of the world’s best drivers, and the brutal speed of Time Attack in the NOS Energy TrackBattle Championship. Coupled with much more throughout the festival, it’s truly an experience like nowhere else in the world.” – Chris Stewart (festival organizer)

Known for bridging the gap between music lovers and car enthusiasts, GRIDLIFE Midwest has showcased top-tier musical acts over the course of its 11 editions, including Outkast rapper Big Boi, Grammy-nominated producer Kaskade, trailblazing trap artist Waka Flocka Flame, superstar indie prankster Oliver Tree, acclaimed DJ/producer A-Trak, and last year’s headliners such as dubstep virtuoso Subtronics and rock-fueled bass maestro Sullivan King. These genre-bending lineups have been curated alongside breathtaking drift exhibitions, races, and artist ridealongs, creating a unique fusion that distinguishes GRIDLIFE Midwest as one of the world’s most exceptional cross-culture events.

Pre-sale General Admission tickets and tier one and two VIP tickets have already sold out. Secure your GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival tickets now. Explore all available ticketing options right here.

In addition to a weekend of world-class music and thrilling car showcases, GRIDLIFE Midwest 2024 will be introducing HPDE Beginner Single Sessions that will be held on Sunday, June 9. This on-track option gives attendees the opportunity to learn how to drive their own car on the track with the help of a driving instructor. More details and pricing information can be found here.

Whether you grew up on the track or are a complete car novice, GRIDLIFE Midwest attendees are guaranteed a weekend to remember, featuring world-class music from national headliners and local talent, hundreds of race cars on track, the world’s best drifters, E-sports, and car shows, as well as vendors, camping & amazing food all in an open all access environment. With three days of automotive enthusiasm, “The Music Festival At High Speed,” gathers hundreds of grassroots and professional drivers from around the country and merges car and music cultures together. 

The best way to get the full GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival experience is to camp on-site. The festival offers multiple camping options, including reserved Trackside Camping between turn 2 and 3 which provides some of the best on-track viewing action throughout the weekend. The event offers Thursday early-access passes that allow attendees to start the weekend of fun early. VIP Packages include all GA amenities plus VIP access including Thursday early-arrival, exclusive Trackside VIP viewing area, a VIP-Only bar, two free drink tickets, limited edition swag bag, a drift taxi raffle entry, and more. Check out all camping options here.