Soundset hits the Midway with all systems go

May 30, 2016 at 12:47AM
Fans reacted to Atmosphere on the Main Stage late Sunday afternoon at Soundset 2016. The ninth annual Soundset hip-hop festival took place in its new location at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Falcon Heights.
Fans reacted to Atmosphere on the Main Stage late Sunday afternoon at Soundset 2016. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The ninth annual Soundset hip-hop festival took place in its new location at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Falcon Heights. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Wes Winship painted artists live as they performed at the Soundset hip-hop fest on Sunday. He finished up an image of Machine Gun Kelly during his set at Soundset's new home, the Midway at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. At right, fans put their hands in the air for Atmosphere on the main stage. For a review of the giant festival, its new location, its headliners and a popular new attraction (think cookies), turn to Variety. For more photos, go to startribune.com/galleries.

Wes Winship painted artists live as they performed Soundset 2016 on Sunday. He finished up Machine Gun Kelly during his set. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The ninth annual Soundset hip-hop festival took place in its new location at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Falcon Heights.
Wes Winship painted artists live as they performed Soundset 2016 on Sunday. He finished up Machine Gun Kelly during his set. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The ninth annual Soundset hip-hop festival took place in its new location at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Falcon Heights. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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