October 18th in Las Vegas was a pop-punk and emo fan’s dream, and The Used delivered one of the day’s most electrifying performances at the When We Were Young Festival. With a short but absolutely explosive set, the band proved that their music still resonates decades later, bringing all the hits and enough nostalgia to make the crowd erupt from the very first note.
Read MoreOn October 18th, the Las Vegas desert transformed into a pop-punk paradise as the When We Were Young Festival delivered an unforgettable lineup of bands, and Simple Plan proved why they remain one of the genre’s enduring favorites. Playing a short but electrifying set during the day, the band brought their signature energy, performed all the hits, and reminded fans why their music has become the soundtrack to so many formative moments.
Read MoreUnder the bright Las Vegas sky on October 18th, the When We Were Young Festival pulsed with energy, emotion, and a whole lot of pop-punk spirit. But one of the undeniable highlights of the day came when Yellowcard hit the stage — a band whose sound defined an entire generation of Warped Tour summers and emotional singalongs. What unfolded was a thrilling, high-energy set that reminded everyone why Yellowcard’s music still hits just as hard today as it did twenty years ago.
Read MoreLas Vegas was buzzing on October 18th as the When We Were Young Festival once again proved itself to be a paradise for pop-punk fans and emo revivalists. Among a stacked lineup of heavy-hitters, Boys Like Girls delivered one of the most memorable performances of the day — a short but sweet set that reignited teenage hearts and reminded everyone why their songs became anthems in the first place.
Read MoreThis year marked a milestone for 7-Eleven’s partnership with Live Nation, a bold expansion from convenience aisles to concert stages, where music fans and memories collide. As the first-ever naming rights partner of the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, 7-Eleven took its iconic brand energy straight into the heart of one of the most celebrated pop-punk events of the year.
Read MoreAmid the chaos, energy, and nostalgia of the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas, one brand activation stood out as a perfect blend of fun, creativity, and thoughtful execution: 7-Eleven. Fans quickly discovered that the corner store giant had transformed a portion of the festival grounds into one of the coolest brand experiences we’ve ever seen, proving that even in the desert heat, a brand can deliver moments that feel genuine, interactive, and downright fun.
Read MoreThe 10th Anniversary of RISE Festival in the Mojave Desert came to a breathtaking conclusion on Sunday night, October 5th, 2025, leaving tens of thousands of attendees with memories they will carry for a lifetime. From the glowing art installations to the immersive musical performances, the festival’s final day perfectly captured what makes RISE unlike any other experience on Earth—a collective celebration of music, light, and human connection beneath the vast desert sky.
Read MoreAs the second night of the 10th Annual RISE Festival unfolded beneath the Mojave Desert sky, the energy was nothing short of transcendent. From dusk until the early hours of Sunday morning, tens of thousands of guests gathered under a canopy of stars, light, and sound to experience a lineup that perfectly captured the festival’s spirit—connection, creativity, and release.
Read More“The most unforgettable experience of my life.” “I will remember RISE forever.” “The most magical thing I have ever seen.” These were just a few of the tens of thousands of posts flooding social media following the 10th Anniversary RISE Festival in Las Vegas, held October 3rd through 5th in the vast openness of the Mojave Desert.
Read MoreFinally, Green Day took the stage at 8:05 to close the festival with a triumphant, career-spanning set. Billie Joe Armstrong’s absolutely relentless sincerity and call and responses were exactly what you would want and expect from a Green Day performance. The band tore through decades of hits: “Basket Case”, “American Idiot”, “Wake Me Up When September Ends”, “When I Come Around”, “Welcome to Paradise”, “21 Guns”… the list goes on and on.
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