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This year’s LightsUp, hosted by the SPA Concerts Committee and Movin’ On, features performances from student performers Tuck&Roll, Just, and KONDÉ, as well as headliner Quavo. Today, learn all about the alternative-hip-hop rapper kicking off LightsUp 2025: Abhi The Nomad.

It’s that time of year again: students are back on campus, the Target line is 30 minutes long and the weather is getting a little colder....

Taylor Swift Confirms 12th Album The Life of a Showgirl

Every year, artists aim to release a song so good it becomes the soundtrack of the summer. To earn the title of “song of the summer,” it needs to lift listeners’ moods, make them want to dance, and go viral across social media platforms.

Summer is the time for relaxing by the pool, trips to the beach and listening to your favorite songs live at a festival. Summer is the perfect time to tour and perform because so many people are on break from school and the weather is just amazing at night for the headliners. 

Summer is the prime concert season. Artists travel the world to meet fans, show off their latest hits and wow the world with their stage presence. So, this summer, in between catching up on Love Island, deep cleaning your apartment and taking summer classes, find a concert near you to let loose at. Here are some of the best concerts to hit the stage this summer!

Queer musicians have long been trailblazers in sound, style, and storytelling and today is no different. Here are five rising LGBTQ+ artists you should have on your radar this year.

Movin’ On’s 50th Anniversary is this Friday. Before you make your way to the IM Fields on May 2nd, here are some things for you to know about the event.

Coachella Sweeped the nation once again for 2025. With everyone glued to their phones to see clips of the performers, tune into their favorite vloggers videos from the weekend or to go themselves. Coachella truly offers everyone something to look forward to. So, here are some of the highlights from the two weekends. 

With the release of Lady Gaga’s new album, Mayhem, fans—new and old—are excited for this new era of the iconic artist. Taking inspiration from past albums, as well as some new ideas, Gaga has raised the bar once again for the pop scene.

Dressing up for concerts is one of the best parts about attending them in my opinion. There truly is nothing like planning, buying and executing the outfit of your dreams at the concert of your dreams. 

Summer is the perfect time of year to deep clean your apartment, organize your phone, buy all new clothes and, of course, create the perfect summer playlist. So, that’s exactly what I did. I put a few of my favorite songs into a playlist to get a start on that perfect summer playlist. 

It’s time to say farewell to the incredible seniors who have played such a vital role in the success of Movin’ On! These individuals have...

Movin’ On has officially released its 5-year sustainability plan that will guide in leading the festival to greener and more sustainable choices for years to come! 

Summer is almost here – and so are the concerts! The days are getting longer, the air is warming up, and the anticipation for summer’s...

Get to know our headliner, rock band The All-American Rejects!

Pusha T, Grammy-nominated rapper known for his sharp lyricism and hits like "Runaway" and "Mercy," is set to perform at Penn State's Movin' On 2025 festival. He'll precede headliners The All-American Rejects on May 2.​

Meet the Movin' On 2026 Executive Board: Allie Riegel, Logan Powell, Matthew Westmoreland, Brooke Casey, Nathan Ra, Sophia Krinsy, Jace Petrovich, Melissa Zaffino, Dominic DiFrancesco, and Julia Jankiewicz.

Are you joining us for Movin’ On’s 50th at the IM fields this May? Get ready to hear some amazing songs from the talented rapper, Baby Tate!

Meet Claire Rosinkranz, SPA’s donated act for Movin’ On 50!