Illinois Wesleyan’s ‘Big Show’ to feature The All-American Rejects

Posted on January 23, 2020
The All-America Rejects has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. (Photo Eventbrite)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has announced this year’s headline for the school’s “Big Show” concert next month.

American rock band, The All-American Rejects, will perform at the show Feb. 22 at IWU’s Shirk Center. Jej Vinson, former contestant on “The Voice” is slated to open.

The All-American Rejects has released four albums to date and has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. The group has produced hit singles including “Dirty Little Secret,” and lead single, “Gives You Hell,” which ranked fourth on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.  All guests must be 18 or older to attend the show. Tickets are free for IWU students, but they still must get a ticket on Eventbrite.  IWU faculty and staff will receive free admission for themselves and a guest by showing their faculty/staff ID at the door.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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