Australian Alternative/Electronic pioneers Empire of the Sun have been making waves across the world with their phenomenal live shows. They have sold over 2 million copies of their albums Walking On A Dream and Ice On The Dune, and have reached Multi-Platinum selling status with global singles “Alive”, “We Are The People”, and “Walking On A Dream”. 2014 was a huge year for Empire of the Sun with standout performances at Coachella, Ultra Music Festival and Governors Ball. In 2015 the Emperor continues to take his live show to the known world and beyond, with a stop in Lansing, Michigan!

American rock group The Flaming Lips will also perform on Sunday, July 12th. After forming in the 80’s they released several albums and EPs, gaining much success in the UK and Europe. Their real breakthrough came in 1999 with the release of The Soft Bulletin followed by the release of full-length Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. Their long-awaited commercial success has earned them an industry respected three Grammy Awards.

Fans can also catch Motion City Soundtrack, The Spill Canvas, Mike Mains and the Branches and more alternative acts to be announced soon on all three stages on Sunday, July 12th.

Tickets for Sunday, July 12th will go on sale Wednesday, April 15th at 10 AM EDT.Tickets are available for purchase online at www.commongroundfest.com or by phone at 1-877-569-7767 (toll free) between 11am-7pm EDT, Monday-Friday.

MORE TALENT ANNOUNCEMENTS YET TO COME!

CURRENT ANNOUNCED LINEUP:

• Tuesday, July 7^th: Meghan Trainor, Misterwives, Skizzy Mars, Charlie Puth, Life of Dillon, Rajiv Dhall, Less is More, and Flint Eastwood
• Wednesday, July 8^th: Jane’s Addiction, In This Moment, Failure, Here Come The Mummies, Alien Ant Farm, Eyes Set To Kill, Kaleido, Vandalay, Heartsick, The Most Powerful Weapon, and ANA
• Thursday, July 9^th: The Band Perry, Parmalee, Old Dominion, and Brett Kissel
• Friday, July 10^th: To Be Announced
• Saturday, July 11^th: To Be Announced
• Sunday, July 12^th: Empire of the Sun, The Flaming Lips, Motion City Soundtrack, The Spill Canvas, Mike Mains and the Branches