Vans Warped Tour

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How will the Vans Warped Tour be remembered? For nearly 25 years, the tour has been one of punk’s most influential institutions, helping break dozens of bands while giving fans direct access to musicians. It’s possible the tour gave too much access: Over the years there have been multiple allegations of sexual abuse of misconduct against artists on the tour, and concerns that the event puts predatory musicians too close to underage fans. With ticket sales falling in recent years, promoter Kevin Lyman has announced that this year would be the Warped Tour’s final cross-country run (though he hasn’t ruled out possible 25th anniversary events for next year). Less Than Jake, The Main, Simple Plan, We The Kings, Twiztid, Every Time I Die, Senses Fail, Trash Boat, Farewell Winters, Reel Big Fish, Asking Alexa and 3OH!3 are among the dozens of bands performing at what may be the festival’s final Milwaukee stop ever.