Outside Lands: SZA bounces back from COVID to perform winning set

“I truly think it is the most diverse and dynamic lineup that we’ve had,” says Allen Scott, president of concerts and festivals for the Berkeley-based Another Planet Presents, which co-presents Outside Lands. “There are a lot female artists on this year. There are a lot of different types of music on there this year.”

Day One was certainly a fine illustration of both of those points, as female artists and female-led groups were generously sprinkled throughout the 10-hour day of music — from singer-songwriter the Blssm and continuing through such acts asAnd there was certainly a joyful mix of musical styles to be found, including the DJ dance music that drew big crowds to the festival’s newly expanded SOMA Tent as well as such flavors as Top 40-style pure pop, adrenaline-fueled alt-rock, cool indie-pop and...

“We have a lot of leeway in terms of what we can book – because we’ve done a lot of different types of music, says Scott, noting the festival’s ability to dry from many different demographics and age groups. “So, you can have an Elton John out there but you can also have a Jack Harlow — and everything in between.”

The crowds are definitely turning out in large numbers for the festival, which was once again being held in its traditional spot in August after being moved back to Halloween weekend in 2021 due to concerns over COVID-19. Organizers were expecting to draw some 225,000 over the course of the three-day run.

People certainly seemed happy to be back in Golden Gate Park, flashing big smiles and sharing plenty of hugs as they grooved to the music and enjoyed the plentiful food and drink offerings at the festival.

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