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Juice Jam 2016

Gallery: 61 throwback Juice Jam photos

The first Juice Jam concert took place in 2004 at the Lawrinson Hall parking lot. Tickets were free and about 3,000 students showed up to see Method Man and De La Soul.
The first Juice Jam concert took place in 2004 at the Lawrinson Hall parking lot. Tickets were free and about 3,000 students showed up to see Method Man and De La Soul. Daily Orange File Photo
Motion City Soundtrack, along with Blackalicious, rocked the stage in 2005. Students had mixed reactions about the lineup because of the small-name bands.
Motion City Soundtrack, along with Blackalicious, rocked the stage in 2005. Students had mixed reactions about the lineup because of the small-name bands. Daily Orange File Photo
In 2006, secondary act Dashboard Confessional outshone headline act Ozomatli, a Latin band. The headliner paled in comparison to the lead singer of Dashboard Confessional, who made college girls swoon.
In 2006, secondary act Dashboard Confessional outshone headline act Ozomatli, a Latin band. The headliner paled in comparison to the lead singer of Dashboard Confessional, who made college girls swoon. Daily Orange File Photo
Juice Jam came to Skytop Field in 2007, and Third Eye Blind rocked South Campus. It has been there ever since and has allowed UU to sell more tickets to the student body.
Juice Jam came to Skytop Field in 2007, and Third Eye Blind rocked South Campus. It has been there ever since and has allowed UU to sell more tickets to the student body. Daily Orange File Photo
Syracuse natives Ra Ra Riot opened the 2008 concert and were followed by hip-hop star Talib Kweli. The members of Ra Ra Riot came together as seniors at SU in 2006.
Syracuse natives Ra Ra Riot opened the 2008 concert and were followed by hip-hop star Talib Kweli. The members of Ra Ra Riot came together as seniors at SU in 2006. Daily Orange File Photo
For the first time, UU conducted a survey in 2009 to gather student opinions about the festival’s set list. Girl Talk, Jack’s Mannequin and The Cool Kids rocked out on a more alternative stage.
For the first time, UU conducted a survey in 2009 to gather student opinions about the festival’s set list. Girl Talk, Jack’s Mannequin and The Cool Kids rocked out on a more alternative stage. Daily Orange File Photo
2010 became the first year in Syracuse University history that Juice Jam sold out. Lupe Fiasco and Passion Pit brought more than 5,000 students to Skytop Field.
2010 became the first year in Syracuse University history that Juice Jam sold out. Lupe Fiasco and Passion Pit brought more than 5,000 students to Skytop Field. Daily Orange File Photo
Doubling as a tribute event for the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, the 2011 Juice Jam lineup included chart-toppers Avicii and B.o.B and Chiddy Bang.
Doubling as a tribute event for the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, the 2011 Juice Jam lineup included chart-toppers Avicii and B.o.B and Chiddy Bang. Daily Orange File Photo
Rapper Childish Gambino and house music DJ Calvin Harris took the stage in 2012. $1 from each ticket sold supported the victims of the July 20 Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting.
Rapper Childish Gambino and house music DJ Calvin Harris took the stage in 2012. $1 from each ticket sold supported the victims of the July 20 Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
The Dean's List performs as the opening act.
The Dean's List performs as the opening act. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Childish Gambino performs during Juice Jam.
Childish Gambino performs during Juice Jam. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Calvin Harris claps his hands during his set.
Calvin Harris claps his hands during his set. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Calvin Harris lights up the stage at Juice Jam 2012.
Calvin Harris lights up the stage at Juice Jam 2012. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Calvin Harris attracted a huge crowd during his set.
Calvin Harris attracted a huge crowd during his set. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
One fan screams her excitement from atop someone's shoulders.
One fan screams her excitement from atop someone's shoulders. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Stephen Barton, an SU graduate shot in the Aurora, Colo., theater shooting, shakes hands with a student .
Stephen Barton, an SU graduate shot in the Aurora, Colo., theater shooting, shakes hands with a student . Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
A little acrobatics at Juice Jam 2012.
A little acrobatics at Juice Jam 2012. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
A raver shows off her hula hooping skills.
A raver shows off her hula hooping skills. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
In 2013, Juice Jam became the first student-run music festival in the country. High-profile acts Kendrick Lamar and Nicky Romero performed.
In 2013, Juice Jam became the first student-run music festival in the country. High-profile acts Kendrick Lamar and Nicky Romero performed. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
University Union, the organizer of the event, handed out free tank tops at the entrance to the festival.
University Union, the organizer of the event, handed out free tank tops at the entrance to the festival. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Smallpools performs the opening set of the festival on the "indie stage," the smaller of the festival's two stages.
Smallpools performs the opening set of the festival on the "indie stage," the smaller of the festival's two stages. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
A student enjoys Smallpools' set surrounded by other Juice Jam attendees.
A student enjoys Smallpools' set surrounded by other Juice Jam attendees. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Mike Kamerman of Smallpools shows off his guitar playing skills.
Mike Kamerman of Smallpools shows off his guitar playing skills. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
An attendee dances during Smallpools' set.
An attendee dances during Smallpools' set. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
The Neighbourhood frontman, Jesse Rutherford, introduces a song.
The Neighbourhood frontman, Jesse Rutherford, introduces a song. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Jesse Rutherford dances around the stage in his Air Jordans.
Jesse Rutherford dances around the stage in his Air Jordans. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Fans enjoy The Neighbourhood's set at the main stage.
Fans enjoy The Neighbourhood's set at the main stage. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
A festival-goer takes a nap during The Neighbourhood's set.
A festival-goer takes a nap during The Neighbourhood's set. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Ab-Soul interacts with the crowd during his set on the indie stage.
Ab-Soul interacts with the crowd during his set on the indie stage. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Nicky Romero performs his first song on the main stage.
Nicky Romero performs his first song on the main stage. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Romero pumps up the crowd before dropping the beat.
Romero pumps up the crowd before dropping the beat. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Romero was one of two electronic musicians to perform at Juice Jam 2013.
Romero was one of two electronic musicians to perform at Juice Jam 2013. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Crowd members jam out to Robert Delong.
Crowd members jam out to Robert Delong. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Robert Delong belted out one of his hits.
Robert Delong belted out one of his hits. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Many of Delong's fans painted their faces for his concert.
Many of Delong's fans painted their faces for his concert. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
A festival-goer looked to the sky during Delong's set.
A festival-goer looked to the sky during Delong's set. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Delong was the second electronic musician to perform at Juice Jam 2013.
Delong was the second electronic musician to perform at Juice Jam 2013. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Kendrick Lamar took a break from his set and looks out at the crowd.
Kendrick Lamar took a break from his set and looks out at the crowd. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Lamar pointed to the sky after a successful set.
Lamar pointed to the sky after a successful set. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Crowds went wild for the acts that hit the main stage in 2014. Some of the main stage acts included Tinashe, Schoolboy Q and Dillon Francis.
Crowds went wild for the acts that hit the main stage in 2014. Some of the main stage acts included Tinashe, Schoolboy Q and Dillon Francis. Renee Zhou | Staff Photographer
UU members threw orange and white beach balls into the crowd during Dillon Francis’ set.
UU members threw orange and white beach balls into the crowd during Dillon Francis’ set. Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
3LAU came out standing on his DJ booth, raising his hands up to the sky.
3LAU came out standing on his DJ booth, raising his hands up to the sky. Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Georgia Nott, the lead singer of Broods, belted out their single, "Bridges."
Georgia Nott, the lead singer of Broods, belted out their single, "Bridges." Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Artists drew caricatures of concertgoers. Besides the music stages, UU also brought in bouncy castles and a Direct TV station broadcasting the day's football games.
Artists drew caricatures of concertgoers. Besides the music stages, UU also brought in bouncy castles and a Direct TV station broadcasting the day's football games. Renee Zhou | Staff Photographer
Dillon Francis lingered after his closing set to take pictures with his fans.
Dillon Francis lingered after his closing set to take pictures with his fans. Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Tinashe performed as the first act on the main stage. She performed her hit "2 On" with Schoolboy Q later in the day
Tinashe performed as the first act on the main stage. She performed her hit "2 On" with Schoolboy Q later in the day Renee Zhou | Staff Photographer
William Hehir, the bassist for the band Misterwives, helped kick off Juice Jam on the indie stage with the song, "Vagabonds."
William Hehir, the bassist for the band Misterwives, helped kick off Juice Jam on the indie stage with the song, "Vagabonds." Renee Zhou | Staff Photographer
Big Sean, whose real name is Sean Anderson, played hit songs like “I Don’t F*ck With You” and “One Man Can Change the World.”
Big Sean, whose real name is Sean Anderson, played hit songs like “I Don’t F*ck With You” and “One Man Can Change the World.” Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Imani Lewars, a graduate student, jams out to Big Sean, the final act of the afternoon.
Imani Lewars, a graduate student, jams out to Big Sean, the final act of the afternoon. Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
SNBRN was three hours away in Ottawa, Canada, performing at Capital Block Party the night before his Juice Jam appearance. Despite his lack of sleep, the artist hit the stage first at noon to a small crowd. The DJ played remixes of old hits like “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye and his own songs like “Raindrops.”
SNBRN was three hours away in Ottawa, Canada, performing at Capital Block Party the night before his Juice Jam appearance. Despite his lack of sleep, the artist hit the stage first at noon to a small crowd. The DJ played remixes of old hits like “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye and his own songs like “Raindrops.” Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Big Sean closed out the show to a full crowd, bouncing around the stage while flipping between life advice and song lyrics.
Big Sean closed out the show to a full crowd, bouncing around the stage while flipping between life advice and song lyrics. Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Kim Schifino of Matt and Kim is known for expressive and energetic performances. The drummer didn't disappoint at Juice Jam.
Kim Schifino of Matt and Kim is known for expressive and energetic performances. The drummer didn't disappoint at Juice Jam. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
The keyboardist for BØRNS joined the singer onstage at the event. The artist lit up the crowd with his song “Electric Love.”
The keyboardist for BØRNS joined the singer onstage at the event. The artist lit up the crowd with his song “Electric Love.” Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Juice Jam attendees gather and dance as the Juice Jam sets continued throughout the afternoon despite overcast skies.
Juice Jam attendees gather and dance as the Juice Jam sets continued throughout the afternoon despite overcast skies. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Matt and Kim brought the energy as the third act of the day. Complete with balloons, confetti and Kim Schifino’s booty-shaking, the Brooklyn-based couple played their own hit songs like “Daylight” and “Let’s Go.”
Matt and Kim brought the energy as the third act of the day. Complete with balloons, confetti and Kim Schifino’s booty-shaking, the Brooklyn-based couple played their own hit songs like “Daylight” and “Let’s Go.” Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Matt and Kim perform at Juice Jam. Along with their own songs, the couple covered “Ignition Remix” by R Kelly.
Matt and Kim perform at Juice Jam. Along with their own songs, the couple covered “Ignition Remix” by R Kelly. Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Before Matt and Kim's performance, the crowd started chanting "Back the f*ck up" as people in the front row were pushed closer to the barrier.
Before Matt and Kim's performance, the crowd started chanting "Back the f*ck up" as people in the front row were pushed closer to the barrier. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
iLoveMakonnen performed on the indie stage on Sunday. At the beginning of his song “I Don’t Sell Molly No More,” the sound cut out and the artist experienced technical difficulties. iLoveMakonnen, whose real name is Makonnen Sheran, handled the situation gracefully, hopped down and took fan photos offstage.
iLoveMakonnen performed on the indie stage on Sunday. At the beginning of his song “I Don’t Sell Molly No More,” the sound cut out and the artist experienced technical difficulties. iLoveMakonnen, whose real name is Makonnen Sheran, handled the situation gracefully, hopped down and took fan photos offstage. Moriah Ratner | Staff Photographer
Monika Chojnowska, a senior triple major, hula hoops during a set at the festival. Juice Jam switched to the festival format two years ago.
Monika Chojnowska, a senior triple major, hula hoops during a set at the festival. Juice Jam switched to the festival format two years ago. Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Oliver Heldens is only 20 years old and performed at Juice Jam this year, fresh off his performance at Mad Decent Block Party in Eugene, Oregon, the night before.
Oliver Heldens is only 20 years old and performed at Juice Jam this year, fresh off his performance at Mad Decent Block Party in Eugene, Oregon, the night before. Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer
Big Sean closed the show as the headlining artist at Juice Jam on Sunday.
Big Sean closed the show as the headlining artist at Juice Jam on Sunday. Frankie Prijatel | Staff Photographer

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By Delaney Van Wey

The countdown to Juice Jam 2016 is officially on, so Pulp collected these throwback photos to get the nostalgia flowing. Click through to see if you can find you and your squad.

Published on September 9, 2016 at 12:01 am
Contact Delaney: dovanwey@syr.edu

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