What kind of music do you expect at your concerts? What kind of goals do you want to see at your soccer games? That’s right, you want the best, the bangers only. So, let’s start the season off the right way: with a bang.

Join Minnesota United at the legendary First Avenue for the third annual Bangers-Only Ball on Thursday, February 27. This year’s event will feature Minnesotan artists Polica and Papa Mbye, with doors set to open at 6:00 for a 6:30 show start. We’ll have some special guests and giveaways while supplies last, so don’t dilly dally; get in line early for this special season kickoff.

Grab your tickets now for just $15, and read on to learn a little more about the talent that will be providing the bangers.

Polica
Since forming in 2011, Minneapolis-based pop-band, Poliça have released six studio albums, including: Give You the Ghost (2012), Shulamith (2013), and Madness (2022). The event’s headlining band consists of members Channy Leaneagh (vocals, synth), Alex Nutter (electronics/synths), Drew Christopherson (drums), and Ben Ivascu (drums). Loons fans may be familiar with them from their appearance at Lawn Layover last season.

Papa Mbye

Ever since he immigrated to North Minneapolis from The Gambia/Senegal with his family at the age of two, Papa Mbye has been an artist. The locally-based musician showcases a wide range of influences in his music, from the Senegalese artists his parents played to the rap and R&B sounds he discovered right here in the Twin Cities. This diversity in influence creates a truly unique sound, making Papa Mbye an exciting opener for this year’s Bangers-Only Ball.