BUKU Music + Art Project, a cutting-edge boutique music festival, has announced the lineup for its highly-anticipated return to New Orleans from March 25-26, 2022. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, dedicated fans of the festival will finally get the chance to return to the creative playground of BUKU for a celebration of music, art and community.

Since its founding in 2012, BUKU has fostered a festival experience that reflects the progressive, artistic and diverse subculture of New Orleans. Attendees can look forward to multiple indoor and outdoor stage environments, inspiring art installations, creations from local graffiti artists, pop-up breakdancing crews and plenty of surprises for two unforgettable days.

For the 2022 edition, BUKU has once again crafted a lineup that highlights some of music’s most impactful and unique artists across a variety of genres. This includes headlining sets from Australian psychedelic rock band Tame Impala, Grammy award-winning artist and fashion icon Tyler, the Creator and three of electronic music’s most highly regarded performers, Porter Robinson, Rezz and Alison Wonderland.

Additional highlights include British indie-rock phenoms Glass Animals, horror-core rap duo $UICIDEBOY$, West Coast rap artist Baby Keem, bass producer and Wakaan founder Liquid Stranger, Denver melodic-house producer Lane 8, California rapper Vince Staples, Colombian R&B singer Kali Uchis, Ohio rapper and singer Trippie Redd, famed emo and punk heroes Taking Back Sunday, genre-blending South London producer TroyBoi, Houston hip-hop artist Maxo Kream, Belgian techno pioneer Amelie Lens, Philadelphia rapper and singer Tierra Whack, Internet hyperpop duo 100 gecs, acclaimed Dreamville artist Bas, French atmospheric dance producer CloZee, house music leaders Dom Dolla and John Summit and many more.

Beyond bringing in top-tier musicians from around the globe, BUKU is also focused on fostering the local music scene by spotlighting artists from New Orleans and nearby cities. For the 2022 lineup, this includes a group of talented standouts who are making waves in the area, including TVBOO, sfam, GLBL WRMNG, Neno Calvin, 504icygrl, ANTWIGADEE!, BluShakurX, BRob49, Stone Cold Jzzle, Tatyanna XL, Treety and many others.

Set against the backdrop of the Market Street Power Plant along the banks of the Mississippi River, BUKU gives attendees the chance to take part in an authentic New Orleans experience in a setting that truly captures the spirit of the city. BUKU has become known for its dedicated #BUKREWE community who help to set the festival’s vibe from start to finish with wild costumes, unhinged self-expression, and a myriad of personalities, making BUKU one of North America’s most unique places to party.

Civic duty also remains at the heart of all things BUKU, including the Take Action Project (TAP). The immediate and long-term mission of the program is focused on using BUKU’s platform to elevate awareness around issues of various social and environmental-justice issues, and taking action by organizing fan-mobilizing campaigns to generate donations and volunteer efforts in support of various charitable and community organizations. 

BUKU will continue this mission in 2022 alongside Upbeat Academy, a non-profit that inspires and empowers New Orleans youth through music education. A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold to BUKU benefits the organization. 

Pre-sale registration for tickets to BUKU are now available on the festival’s official website. Those interested can sign up for a limited time to take part in the December 17 presale date. Standard sales will begin on December 20.

Beyond the general admission tickets, BUKU will also be offering two types of VIP packages. For the VIP option, guests will receive access to the BUKU rooftop and VIP viewing decks with amazing views of the two main stages, air-conditioned restrooms, VIP-only bar and food options, a fast-track entry lane, and access to the “VIP chill area” with seating, water refill, charging stations, and more. The TOOBUKU package will include all of these amenities along with a free open bar and snacks in exclusive areas, access to the Grand Oaks Mansion with an open bar, VIP viewing decks with lounge seating, a free locker with charging capabilities, unlimited re-entry to the festival site, and guest list to one official BUKU after party of your choice.

To view the full lineup of acts and other informatio, visit here.