Summerfest officials today announce Panic! At the Disco will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Saturday, July 7, during this year’s 40th Anniversary celebration. The 7:00 pm show’s lineup will also include Gym Class Heroes, The Academy Is… and The Hush Sound.

During an overwhelmingly successful performance at the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage at Summerfest 2006, Panic! At the Disco wowed the crowd with their circus-like theatrics and rich mix of sounds. The Las Vegas band enjoyed immense success with their platinum album “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” and their debut single “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” was the MTV video of the year in 2006.

Best known for their recent hit “Cupid’s Chokehold,” Gym Class Heroes are hip-hop artists who separate themselves by incorporating elements of modern pop and vocal harmonies into their songs. The Chicago-based punk-pop band The Academy Is… recently released their sophomore album “Santi” in April, which produced the hit single “We’ve Got a Big Mess on Our Hands.” Since emerging on the pop-rock scene in 2005, fellow Chicagoans The Hush Sound quickly released two full-length albums and differentiated themselves with catchy, imagery-laden lyrics and a haunting, dream-like sound.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 26 at 11 AM and will be available for $42.00, $37.00 and $30.00. This price includes Summerfest admission and facility fees. Tickets can be purchased at the Marcus Amphitheater Box Office, Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, online at ticketmaster.com and by phone at 414.276.4545 (Milwaukee), 920.494.1414 (Green Bay), 608.255.4646 (Madison), and 608.789.4545 (LaCrosse). TTY service will be available at 800.359.2525. Patrons may also utilize “ticketfast” at Ticketmaster.com to print bar coded concert tickets from home. Convenience fees will be added to all ticket purchases.

A limited number of bar-coded wristbands for free, general admission lawn seats will be available the day of the concert for this show. The bar coded wristbands will be issued in the forecourt of the Marcus Amphitheater on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the show to patrons who have obtained admission to the grounds. Patrons must obtain admission to Summerfest in addition to any free general admission lawn ticket.

Summerfest celebrates 40 years of music, fun and sun, June 28 – July 8, 2007. The late Mayor Henry Maier’s vision of an event that would revitalize downtown and unite the community has evolved into The World’s Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration. Summerfest continues to attract the music industry’s hottest stars, along with emerging talent and local favorites. The 23,000 capacity Marcus Amphitheater, 10 permanent grounds stage areas, 45 diverse food & beverage vendors and four unique marketplaces are set against the beautiful Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other. Patrons can also enjoy Miller Lite, the Official Beer of Summerfest. For more details on The World’s Largest Music Festival visit Summerfest.com.

Source: summerfest.com