80/35

The 80/35 music festival, held for years in downtown Des Moines, had a new location and different feel in 2024, but still had plenty to offer. And the music — and the people — were (still) amazing.

It's important to pack well to enjoy your summer festival experience! Take it from IPR's Tony Dehner - who has a few useful tips to share on what to take with you.

Walking into 80/35 in 2023 feels like walking into a different world – a magical wonderland filled with happiness, music and support – and with a lot of weed.

McKinley Dixon talks Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?, philosopher Dr. Cornel West and his last email from the late rapper Sean Price: "I wouldn't let no one hear this."

Without further adieu, we're announcing the full IPR stage lineup with set times for 2023, and '90s riot grrl punk, disco-tinged dance parties and hip-hop are all sounds you can expect. If you aren’t a festival going type, you can also enjoy the music from home from 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday as we broadcast two sets from our stage live from the fest!

Iowa City-based Pictoria Vark played the Bravo Stage Friday at this year’s 80/35 Music Festival. IPR Studio One’s Cece Mitchell talked with the singer-songwriter before her set about her musical background, her new album and upcoming tour and her experiences at the festival.

Some of the best kept secrets shouldn't be kept secret. Here's who we had at the IPR stage at 80/35.

Due to the pandemic, all of Iowa’s major music festivals were cancelled in 2020. IPR’s Tony Dehner checked in to find out how organizers are planning for summer 2021.