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04.30.2008 Others added to lineup!

Bumbershoot continues to roll out the 2008 lineup: Mike Doughty, Kid Sister, and Man Man have just been added, and join the ranks of those already announced in the last few weeks. The complete lineup will be announced in July.

We regret to inform that Ludacris has had to cancel his performance as previously announced.

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04.28.2008 Win a performance slot at Bumbershoot!

If you’re looking for a way to play at Bumbershoot 2008, look no further than OurStage.com. Upload your music into the Acoustic, Singer/Songwriter, Electronic or Jazz Channels on OurStage and you’ll automatically be entered to win tons of prizes, including performance slots at Bumbershoot, and even $5,000! At the end of May, up to three high-ranking artists will be chosen to perform, so make sure you’re entered by May 23, 2008 and don’t forget to send all your fans to judge for your music. For more information, check out OurStage.com.

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04.22.2008 New artists just added to lineup!

Xavier Rudd, Anti-Flag, Ian Moore, Scary Kids Scaring Kids and Brother Ali have just been added to the 2008 Bumbershoot lineup. These artists join the initial acts we revealed last week… The full lineup won’t be revealed until July, but your Bumbershoot Weekend (August 30-September 1 at Seattle Center) is already shaping up to be a hot one!

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04.17.2008 Get Creative & Score 3-Day Passes!

We wanted to make sure you knew that the WaMu Family 4th has just announced a major music video contest... Why should you know that, you ask? It has a huge prize package including four 3-day passes to Bumbershoot 2008! As if hooking up you and your friends for Bumbershoot wasn't enough, you'll also win tickets to a WaMu ZooTunes concert, a Seattle Mariners home game, VIP seating at the WaMu Family 4th at Lake Union, $1000 bucks spending cash, and some sweet video equipment!

All you have to do is make a 2-minute music video of you and your pals rocking "You're a Grand Old Flag." Easy enough? Get all of the details on the WaMu Family 4th Music Video Contest, and good luck!

(NO PURCHASE OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN, AND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. YOU HAVE NOT WON YET. See The WaMu Family 4th Music Video Contest Official Rules for eligibility and other details, available at wamufamily4th.org.)

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