VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — With just weeks until Something in the Water splashes down in Virginia Beach for the first time since 2019, the music festival's organizers made some huge additions to the lineup.
The beloved Jonas Brothers, indie rock band Arcade Fire and alternative rock act Third Eye Blind are joining the lineup, according to an e-mail newsletter sent by the festival.
The festival also announced the partial lineup for Pharrell’s Phriends, which includes A$AP Rocky, Busta Rhymes, De La Soul, M.I.A. and more.
An updated lineup poster said there are "some people we can't announce" as part of the Pharrell’s Phriends lineup.
“This is definitely preparing us for something that’s going to be in the history books again,” said Tempus Bell, who attended the first Something in the Water festival in 2019 and has tickets to attend this year.
She and many other ticketholders are ready to return to the sand at the Oceanfront.
“It’s something about the beach setting … that makes me feel like I’m in outer space,” said Xiomara Fernandez. who will also attend this year's festival.
Both Bell and Fernandez are excited about the new additions to the festival.
“Jonas Brothers? Like this is such a chance for Virginia Beach and Virginia to be put on the map that artists can come and celebrate with us,” Bell said.
“I feel like someone on Pharrell’s team was listening to what I wanted,” Fernandez said.
Some other ‘friends’ can’t be announced just yet, but it’s not stopping people from guessing who they could be.
“Drake! Bring out Drake,” Fernandez said.
“People are talking about Rihanna," Bell said. "I mean she’s pregnant as mess but if she steps up on that stage, I know we’re all going to be excited.”
Ultimately, they can’t wait to re-live the energy of the festival at the beach.
“Positivity all around is what that festival brought and what it’s going to bring," Bell said. "It just made you feel like you were a neighbor. We’re really excited to get that neighbor feeling back.”
The festival will take place from April 28 to 30 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. For more information about what else is happening or to buy tickets, visit the Something to the Water website.