{"id":39674,"date":"2026-07-20T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=523a8d65e63e28ffd34123d036f19bd7"},"modified":"2026-07-20T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T19:00:00","slug":"rockstar-energy-open-brings-the-soundtrack-of-skateboardings-next-generation-to-portland-with-free-waterfront-concert-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=39674","title":{"rendered":"Rockstar Energy Open Brings the Soundtrack of Skateboarding\u2019s Next Generation to Portland with Free Waterfront Concert Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nTwo nights of live music August 14-15, featuring headliners Basement and Hot Mulligan and openers PUP and Angel Du$t<\/i><\/b> during Portland\u2019s biggest skateboarding weekend<\/b><\/i><\/p>

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockstar Energy Open<\/a> returns to Portland, Ore. August 14-16, transforming the downtown area into an epicenter of skateboarding, music and culture for one unforgettable weekend free and open to the public. Alongside world-class Street and Park competitions, a free music festival will feature two nights of waterfront concerts that will take place on Friday and Saturday, immediately following each day's skateboarding competitions. Friday evening\u2019s concert lineup kicks off with Toronto punk favorites PUP<\/b>, before one of emo\u2019s fastest-rising bands Hot Mulligan, <\/b>takes over the stage. On Saturday, Baltimore\u2019s hardcore standout Angel Du$t <\/b>sets the tone before acclaimed UK rock and grunge band Basement<\/b> closes out the weekend series.<\/p><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>

\nNow entering its third year, the Rockstar Energy Open continues to bring together the next generation of skateboarding phenoms, world-class legends, and the music shaping today\u2019s youth culture for a free, three-day celebration built in partnership with Rockstar Energy to Live Loud\u2122. The event features Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Street and Park competitions, live music, art, food, culture and community, creating one of the most unique action sports festivals in North America.<\/p>

\n\u201cSubculture is everything to us. The relationship between music and skating continues to be as important as ever. We are really looking forward to playing the Rockstar Energy Open. See you this summer,\u201d said Andrew Fisher of Basement.<\/p>

\nBritish rock band Basement<\/b><\/a> returns with Wired<\/i>, its first album in eight years and a reunion with Run For Cover Records. A hard reset for the band, Wired<\/i> captures a renewed creative energy while staying true to the elements that have defined Basement since forming in 2009: growling guitars, soaring choruses, and emotionally charged songwriting. Across 12 songs, the longtime friends\u2014Andrew Fisher, Alex Henery, Ronan Crix, Duncan Stewart and James Fisher\u2014push their sound forward with confidence and purpose, delivering their most dynamic, daring and inspired work to date.<\/p>

\nHot Mulligan<\/b><\/a> <\/b>is a ride-or-die testament to staying true to yourself. When the emo band formed in 2014 and cut their teeth playing house shows and naming songs by closing their eyes and typing into auto-correct on their phones, no one expected they\u2019d be selling out thousand-cap venues, one of their scene\u2019s most respected bands a decade later. But as Hot Mulligan readies its phenomenal fourth LP THE SOUND A BODY MAKES WHEN IT\u2019S STILL<\/i><\/b> (Wax Bodega), that\u2019s exactly where it\u2019s at. Hot Mulligan is a resounding success story, the #1 Hot New Band (11 years running, just ask them), and ready to keep fighting the good fight.<\/p>

\nIn 2025, Toronto punk band PUP<\/b><\/a> released Who Will Look After The Dogs?<\/i>, its pummeling and cathartic fifth LP via Little Dipper \/ Rise Records. The band's most immediate, no-frills and hard-hitting full-length yet, the 12-track album finds frontman Stefan Babcock at his most reflective and vulnerable, excavating his relationships with others and himself while embracing a newfound sense of hope. The album captures the livewire chemistry that has fueled PUP's critically acclaimed career, rediscovering the joy of making loud music together while retaining the unpredictable energy and acerbic bite that have defined the band for more than a decade.<\/p>

\nBaltimore's Angel Du$t<\/b><\/a> returns with Cold 2 The Touch<\/i>, a ferocious, melody-driven album that further showcases the band's signature blend of punk, hardcore and rock & roll. Formed in 2013 by vocalist Justice Tripp, Angel Du$t has spent more than a decade pushing beyond genre boundaries, and its latest release delivers crushing riffs, infectious hooks and an all-star lineup of collaborators from across the hardcore scene.<\/p>

\n\u201cRockstar Energy Drink has always been rooted in culture and doesn\u2019t chase trends,\u201d said Steve Mateus, Senior Director of Sports and Music at Rockstar Energy. \u201cThe bands playing this year's Rockstar Energy Open are writing the soundtrack for a new generation, and that's exactly where we want to be. Skateboarding has always evolved alongside music, and artists like Basement, Hot Mulligan, Angel Du$t and Pup represent the energy, authenticity and creativity that continue to push both cultures forward.\u201d<\/p>

\n\"From the skaters to the music to the city itself, this weekend is about going big, showcasing the heart of skateboarding and celebrating summer with music, competition and community, \" said Kemp Curley, managing partner, C375. \"Portland has embraced our event in an incredible way, and we're excited to return for year three with an even bigger vision. The addition of these incredible artists further reinforces what makes the Rockstar Energy Open such a special experience.\"<\/p>

\nRockstar Energy Open is free and open to the public, with VIP upgrade options available for a fee. In addition to skateboarding competitions and live music, fans can explore local skate shops, food trucks, exclusive merch and interactive sponsor activations \u2013 all in a dynamic, festival-style setting. The event features Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Park and Street competitions with more than 50 top skateboarders from around the globe, including Rockstar Energy athletes Keegan Palmer, Paige Heyn, Chris Joslin and the inaugural Men\u2019s Street champion Lazer Crawford; as well as Olympic medalists such as Tom Schaar and Sky Brown.<\/p>

\nAll competitions will be livestreamed globally for free on The Platfrm <\/a>giving fans everywhere a front-row seat to the action. For more information on festival updates, visit rockstarenergyopen.com<\/b> and ThePlatfrm.com<\/b>, and follow @rockstarenergy<\/b> and @theplatfrm<\/b> on social media.<\/p>

\nFor regional sponsorship and activation opportunities please contact event partner <\/i>Priority Partnerships<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>

\nFor national sponsorship opportunities please contact <\/i>Platfrm.<\/i><\/a><\/p>

\nAbout Rockstar Energy<\/b><\/p>

\nSince 2001, Rockstar has stood for more than just energy \u2013 it\u2019s a movement built for the bold, for those who defy limits and refuse to blend in. Our 16oz fearless flavors continue to break the mold and fuel a culture of creativity, inspiring you to live life at full volume and become legendary. Get Ready. Rockstar Energy. Visit www.rockstarenergy.com<\/a> and follow Rockstar Energy on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for more information.<\/p>

\nAbout Platfrm<\/b><\/p>

\nEstablished in 2024, ThePlatfrm.com <\/b>is a media destination aimed at elevating and preserving the core of skateboarding and snowboarding by delivering meaningful authentic and innovative storytelling. Rooted in freedom, community and a looking forward-thinking ethos, Platfrm aims to share the legacy and shape the future of skate and snow through engaging content that showcases live coverage of evolutionary competitions, shares in-depth stories, while showcasing the up-and-coming talent in skateboarding, snowboarding. www.theplatfrm.com<\/a><\/p>

\nDownload Image & Video Assets <\/b>HERE<\/b><\/a><\/p>

\nClick to view video promo<\/a><\/i><\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nPR Contacts:<\/b>Crystal Yang Edwards, crystal@makewavescommunications.com<\/a>Lauren Machen, lmachen@fusemarketing.com<\/a>Alex Hughes, ahughes@fusemarketing.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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