Bruin Bash 2012 concert lineup announced

Correction: The original version of this article contained an error. The author of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is Stephen Chbosky.

Students can finally stop worrying; the Bruin Bash 2012 lineup has just been announced.

The night will be set in motion by Oakland-based rap group, Los Rakas. The Spanish-language group, known for its 2011 EP “Chancletas y Camisetas Bordada,” will be followed by New York-based rock band, Ra Ra Riot, which is known for indie hits like “Dying is Fine” and “Can You Tell.”

Closing the concert is Chiddy Bang, a hip-hop group comprised of Chidera “Chiddy” Anamege and Noah “Xaphoon Jones” Beresin. The group is known for its mixture of alternative hip-hop music, and has sampled from bands such as Radiohead and MGMT.

The annual Bruin Bash concert will take place in Drake Stadium on Sept. 23. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert starts at 8 p.m.

At 11 p.m., students can catch a screening of the film, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” which will include a Q&A after the movie with author Stephen Chbosky, as well as surprise cast members.

Wristband distribution for the film starts at 9 p.m. outside of Ackerman Grand Ballroom.

Compiled by Nicolas Curcio, A&E contributor.

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