{"id":171632,"date":"2026-02-10T08:43:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/171632\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T08:43:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:43:08","slug":"kasso-fest-names-larussell-and-earthgang-as-headliners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/171632\/","title":{"rendered":"KASSO Fest Names LaRussell and EARTHGANG as Headliners"},"content":{"rendered":"

KASSO Fest Skate & Sound Expands Lineup Ahead of Long Beach Event<\/p>\n

\"KASSO<\/a><\/p>\n

KASSO Fest Skate & Sound<\/a> has announced its musical headliners and an expanded skater lineup ahead of its two-day festival set for March 21\u201322 in Long Beach, California. The event brings together live music and elite skateboarding for a culture-forward celebration rooted in movement, creativity, and community.<\/p>\n

The festival, presented by KASSO, continues to position itself at the intersection of skateboarding, sound, and street culture, drawing global attention to Long Beach as a destination for next-generation cultural experiences.<\/p>\n

For more information and tickets, please see\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LaRussell and EARTHGANG Lead Musical Performances
\n\"LaRussell<\/a>
\nLaRussell \u2013 HB Social Club
\n\"EARTHGANG<\/a>
\nEARTHGANG \u2013 Press Photo 2025<\/p>\n

Rapper LaRussell<\/a> will headline Saturday\u2019s performances, taking the stage following a recent appearance at the official NFL Tailgate during Super Bowl weekend. On Sunday, Hip Hop duo EARTHGANG<\/a> will close out the festival, bringing their genre-blending sound and high-energy presence to the skate-centric crowd.<\/p>\n

Both artists are expected to deliver performances that reflect the festival\u2019s emphasis on authenticity, community, and cultural crossover between music and skateboarding.<\/p>\n

Elite Skaters Confirmed for Two-Day Showcase<\/p>\n

In addition to its music programming, KASSO Fest Skate & Sound has revealed an initial list of elite skateboarders scheduled to appear throughout the weekend. Confirmed skaters include Leo Romero, Greyson Fletcher, Cordano Russell, Tom Schaar, Gavin Bottger, Taylor Kirby, Jiro Platt, Dashawn Jordan, Hayate Kamimura, and Ren Suematsu.<\/p>\n

Organizers also confirmed that Jamie Foy and Aaron \u2018Jaws\u2019 Homoki have officially joined the lineup. Whether competing on the course or showcasing their technical skill sets, the skaters are expected to deliver a high-impact spectacle across both days.<\/p>\n

A Culture-Forward Festival Experience<\/p>\n

By merging skateboarding, live music, and street culture, KASSO Fest Skate & Sound continues to establish itself as a defining event for a new era of cultural festivals. The experience emphasizes creativity, movement, and community engagement, with programming designed to resonate with skate and music fans across generations.<\/p>\n

Tickets and event details are available at bit.ly\/kasso_lb<\/a>. Premium parking passes for VIP buyers are available for $40, and purchases of five or more tickets qualify for a 15 percent discount. Additional announcements and updates will be shared through KASSO\u2019s official social channels.<\/p>\n

About KASSO<\/p>\n

Developed by TBS Television, the creators of global hit franchises such as Takeshi\u2019s Castle and SASUKE (American Ninja Warrior), KASSO introduces a skateboarding-meets-physical-competition concept built around high-difficulty stages and elite global talent.<\/p>\n

Centered on the theme \u2018Never Been Done,\u2019 KASSO represents a next-generation cultural movement that blends skate, fashion, music, and community into a unified global platform.<\/p>\n

About TBS Television<\/p>\n

Founded in 1951, TBS Television, Inc. is a leading commercial broadcaster in Japan and a principal subsidiary of Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, Inc. Headquartered in Akasaka, Tokyo, TBS produces and distributes content across drama, news, sports, animation, film, and live entertainment. Through its long-term VISION2030 strategy, the company continues to expand its global cultural and creative footprint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"KASSO Fest Skate & Sound Expands Lineup Ahead of Long Beach Event KASSO Fest Skate & Sound has…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":171633,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[82217,82218,9407,131,82219,133,132,82220],"class_list":{"0":"post-171632","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-long-beach","8":"tag-earthgang","9":"tag-keywords-kasso-fest","10":"tag-larussell","11":"tag-long-beach","12":"tag-long-beach-events","13":"tag-long-beach-headlines","14":"tag-long-beach-news","15":"tag-skateboarding-festival"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171632","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171632"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171632\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=171632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}