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To celebrate the launch of the Rock Hall’s Hopeless exhibit, and the “Hopeless Museum’s” Rock Hall stop, Hopeless and the Rock Hall will host a special grand opening event on Saturday, August 24th that will feature acoustic performances from Awsten Knight from Waterparks (acoustic), Illuminati Hotties (full band), Dan Campbell from The Wonder Years (acoustic), and a special guest DJ set from Scene Queen. Alt Press founder Mike Shea will host a Q&A panel as well (separate ticket required). Guests will be able to purchase a vintage design Hopeless shirt in the Rock Hall gift shop, take home 30th-anniversary Hopeless zines, and even take a selfie with Hank the Pigeon, the six-foot-tall mascot of The Wonder Years, who will be flying in for the day. Tickets for the live performances on the Rock Hall’s Union Home Mortgage outdoor plaza are $5; a “concert-plus” ticket is also available for $35 which includes the concert as well as the ability to tour all Rock Hall exhibits. A limited number of Rock Hall Hopeless Bundle tickets, which additionally include access to the Q&A panel with Mike Shea in the Museum’s Foster Theater, are available for $45.
Greg Harris, President & CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, said “We are excited to celebrate this impactful, stand-out, independent label. For thirty years, Hopeless has been a trailblazer in punk, and pop-punk, and it’s awesome to honor that genre and its fans with this celebration/exhibit.”
Since label founder Louis Posen put out that first Guttermouth EP through to today, Hopeless Records has been dedicated to fostering a home for the most cutting-edge alternative artists on the scene, and making that scene a better place for everyone involved. Read more below on its story and its evolution over time, including the launch of its charity arm, The Hopeless Foundation, which has raised over $3 million for more than 150 causes.
Louis Posen said ahead of the Rock Hall exhibit “Alternative music is ever-evolving, and the hundreds of albums we have released for 150+ artists these past thirty years has really reflected the diversity and possibilities that stem from the punk rock attitude, ethos, culture and community. We’re beyond thrilled to get to work with the awesome people at such a revered institution like the Rock Hall to celebrate this milestone in such a meaningful way - as representatives for our artists, for our scene and for independent music.”
About Hopeless Records
Hopeless Records has thrived as a beloved home for independent music for over 30 years. Founded by Louis Posen in 1993 as an excuse to release a seven-inch by the band Guttermouth, the Van Nuys, California-based record label spent much of the 90s catering to the prominent pop punk and ska craze before shifting to a more diverse spectrum of alternative music, encompassing everything from Atom and His Package and Thrice, to Sum 41. Over its 30+ years, Hopeless has been a haven for accomplished legacy acts like All Time Low and Avenged Sevenfold (whose collaborations with Hopeless have earned each a number of Gold and Platinum records), Taking Back Sunday, Yellowcard, and New Found Glory, as well as a major force in launching emerging artists like Neck Deep, The Wonder Years, and Illuminati Hotties, and Gen-Z juggernauts Waterparks, Scene Queen, NOAHFINNCE, and LØLØ.
Beyond the label’s impressive accomplishments, which boasts several Billboard top ten albums and millions of records sold, Posen’s proudest achievement is the label’s charity and advocacy work, which has long been an integral aspect of the business. Hopeless’ charity arm, The Hopeless Foundation, has raised over $3 million for more than 150 causes. The Songs That Saved My Life series, which started in 2018, continues that mission by raising funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Posen, who is a board member of several prominent industry organizations like Merlin and A2IM, notes, “It’s not enough for Hopeless to be a part of the community. We want to be a positive part of the community.”
ABOUT THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME
Born from the collision of rhythm & blues, country, and gospel, rock & roll is a spirit that is inclusive and ever-changing. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the sound of youth culture and honors the artists whose music connects us all. We share stories of the people, vents, and songs that shape our world through digital content, innovative exhibits, live music, engaging programs, and our annual Induction Ceremony. We intentionally foster a diverse, equitable, educational nonprofit Museum that encourages and embraces creativity and innovation. As a community leader, we value, empower, and respect all people. Join the millions who love rock & roll as much as you do. Visit us in Cleveland, Ohio or at rockhall.com and follow us on Facebook (@rockandrollhalloffame), Instagram (@rockhall), Twitter (@rockhall), TikTok (@RockHallFame), and YouTube (youtube.com/rockhall).
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