Enormous crowds flocked to Iowa this past weekend to see some of music’s cutting-edge stars. Vampire Weekend, Chappell Roan, Hozier, the Last Dinner Party, Noah Kahan, Charley Crockett, Hippo Campus, and more performed during the three-day festival held August 2-4, 2024, in St. Charles, Iowa.
Photographer Madison Poppen visited the festival all three days, and documented some of the biggest sets of the weekend. Here are some highlights.
Friday, August 2 Hozier
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Hozier performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 1 of 26
Hozier performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 2 of 26
Hozier performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. Next Slide
Orville Peck
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Orville Peck performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 1 of 35
Orville Peck performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 2 of 35
Orville Peck performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. Next Slide
Hippo Campus
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Hippo Campus performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 1 of 17
Hippo Campus performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 2 of 17
Hippo Campus performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. Next Slide
The Last Dinner Party
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The Last Dinner Party performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 1 of 27
The Last Dinner Party performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 2 of 27
The Last Dinner Party performed at Hinterland Festival on Friday, August 2, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. Next Slide
Saturday, August 3 Vampire Weekend
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Vampire Weekend performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 1 of 42
Vampire Weekend performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 2 of 42
Vampire Weekend performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. Next Slide
Lizzy McAlpine
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Lizzy McAlpine performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 1 of 4
Lizzy McAlpine performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 2 of 4
Lizzy McAlpine performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. Next Slide
Charley Crockett
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Charley Crockett performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 1 of 29
Charley Crockett performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 2 of 29
Charley Crockett performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. Next Slide
Red Clay Strays
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The Red Clay Strays performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 1 of 13
The Red Clay Strays performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 2 of 13
The Red Clay Strays performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. Next Slide
Madison Cunningham
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Madison Cunningham performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 1 of 8
Madison Cunningham performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 2 of 8
Madison Cunningham performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. Next Slide
Blondshell
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Blondshell performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 1 of 6
Blondshell performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. 2 of 6
Blondshell performed at Hinterland Festival on Saturday, August 3, at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, Iowa. Next Slide
Sunday, August 4 Noah Kahan
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Noah Kahan performing at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 1 of 29
Noah Kahan smiles at the audience at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 2 of 29
Noah Kahan performing at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Next Slide
Mt. Joy
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Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy performing at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Sotiris Eliopoulos is on drums. 1 of 12
Bassist Michael Byrnes, singer/guitarist Matt Quinn and drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos of Mt. Joy performing at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 2 of 12
Bassist Michael Byrnes, singer/guitarist Matt Quinn and drummer Sotiris Eliopoulos of Mt. Joy performing at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Next Slide
Ethel Cain
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Ethel Cain performing at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 1 of 23
Ethel Cain performing at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 2 of 23
Ethel Cain performing at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Next Slide
Chappell Roan
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Chappell Roan performing on the main stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 1 of 28
Chappell Roan performing on the main stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 2 of 28
Chappell Roan performing on the main stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Next Slide
The Japanese House
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The Japanese House performing on the main stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 1 of 8
The Japanese House performing on the main stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 2 of 8
Amber Bain of The Japanese House performing on the main stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Myles Sargent is on drums. Next Slide
Koo Koo
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Fans of all ages watch Koo Koo performing at the Hinterkids stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 1 of 13
Neil Olstad and Bryan Atchison and Koo Koo performing at the Hinterkids stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. 2 of 13
Neil Olstad and Bryan Atchison and Koo Koo performing at the Hinterkids stage at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Next Slide