Student music festival this weekend

WSUM student radio plans to hold its third annual Party in the Park Saturday, April 28, in James Madison Park.

The all-day arts, issues, and music festival, noon-10 p.m., is a free public non-alcoholic event. “I’ve gone to Party in the Park both times. It’s a great way to learn more about Madison’s music scene and culture,” says student Cathy Heller.

Four stages will showcase 12 local bands, as well as two national acts, demonstrations, and 14 live-mix DJs. Student and community groups will also have the opportunity to speak to a large audience on local, as well as global, issues.

The event brings together dozens of local groups and performers to display a diverse range of arts, issues, and music to thousands of people from Madison and beyond.

WSUM is a Web-based student radio station at the university. The station expects to broadcast over the airwaves beginning this fall.

For more information, contact coordinator Marcus Trapp, (608) 251-1411, matrapp@students.wisc.edu.