The grounds of Lakeland were transformed into a family-friendly wonderland, with inflatable obstacle courses, interactive games, vendor villages and plenty of festival food options waiting for lunch and dinner.
KIRTLAND, Ohio – There’s a sense of wonder around the music festival experience. Everything from the outfits and hairstyles, to the collective dance moves, to the nonstop music-filled atmosphere – it’s all designed to offer an idyllic sunshine-filled day for music fans.
The day was headlined by The Lumineers, which got up close and personal with the audience through the use of a stage extension that snaked into the crowd. At the beginning of the folk-rock band’s set, drummer Jeremiah Fraites rose up onto the platform from below with his drum set. It was a fitting end to the first half of WonderStruck 2022, which kicked off at 1:30 p.m. with a rousing performance by Akron’s Detention – a 2020 Tri-C High School Rock Off winner. Starting there, the day’s lineup continued to showcase young, rising pop acts – including soulful pop singer Mills and Brooklyn singer-songwriter Trella, whose set was delayed 30 minutes due to technical difficulties. Once she took the stage, Trella anchored her set of cinematic pop songs with her versatile pipes.
Verdes especially impressed, with lively renditions of his TikTok-famous tracks “A-OK” and “Stuck in the Middle.” But he defied limiting himself as a social media sensation, with his latest single “Last Day on Earth,” showcasing his soulful sounds, too.