Boots on the Ground for 2025 WNBA All-Star. Music and comedy show lineup announced
Where them WNBA fans at?
They'll be line dancing at an All-Star comedy and music event in Indianapolis come July.
That's when 'Boots on the Ground' artist 803Fresh will be performing as part of the WNBA All-Star 2025 inaugural Fever Fest. The song has quickly become a staple of spring and summer gatherings so far.
Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Kevin Hart's Hartbeat entertainment company announced the music and comedy entertainment lineup for July 19 happening at Everwise Amphitheater.
The activation is part of the Hartbeat's multi-year deal with Pacers Sports & Entertainment to coordinate entertainment and fan experiences throughout the year.
Pacers Sports & Entertainment manages the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever.
A full lineup of premium entertainment and fan experiences will be rolled out for major cultural events later.
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Other featured performers include:
Southern soul singer 803Fresh will kick off the three-hour July 19 event.
The South Carolina musician has produced the song of the summer with 'Boots on the Ground,' which went viral with an accompanying line dance.
Robin Roberts did the dance on 'Good Morning America.' First Lady Michelle Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris have been seen doing it, and Beyoncé uses the song and dance on her Cowboy Carter Tour.
The song hit number 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart and the line dance is referenced in the 2025 Juneteenth Google Doodle.
803Fresh performed 'Boots on the Ground' in Oklahoma City during halftime of game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Fever Fest starts at 5 p.m. and will feature more than three hours of entertainment.
An All-Star watch party follows at 8:30 p.m., allowing fans to watch the game on large screens while enjoying food and drinks.
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General on-sale tickets go live beginning at 3 p.m. on June 24 at ticketmaster.com.
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