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Gallery: Louis The Child sells out Westcott Theater

France-based electronic producer Point Point played for the first time in Syracuse.
France-based electronic producer Point Point played for the first time in Syracuse. Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
Louis The Child took the stage at 11 p.m., riling up the crowd with a remix of “Love Is Alive,” a track off their EP.
Louis The Child took the stage at 11 p.m., riling up the crowd with a remix of “Love Is Alive,” a track off their EP. Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
Kennett and Hauldren have a project in the works with rapper Joey Purp, and hope to work with Kid Cudi and Bon Iver in the future.
Kennett and Hauldren have a project in the works with rapper Joey Purp, and hope to work with Kid Cudi and Bon Iver in the future. Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
Freddy Kennett, the younger of the two, only recently finished high school and decided to focus on Louis The Child full-time.
Freddy Kennett, the younger of the two, only recently finished high school and decided to focus on Louis The Child full-time. Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
The duo has previously collaborated with Madeon, one of their influences, as well as The Chainsmokers.
The duo has previously collaborated with Madeon, one of their influences, as well as The Chainsmokers. Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
Hauldren and Kennett took full advantage of the crowd’s energy, urging them to jump with their popular remix of Ty Dolla $ign, Future and Rae Sremmurd’s “Blasé” and their own “Weekend.”
Hauldren and Kennett took full advantage of the crowd’s energy, urging them to jump with their popular remix of Ty Dolla $ign, Future and Rae Sremmurd’s “Blasé” and their own “Weekend.” Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
Both Hauldren and Kennett stayed back after their set to talk to the audience individually and obliged with photos.
Both Hauldren and Kennett stayed back after their set to talk to the audience individually and obliged with photos. Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
Louis The Child found mass popularity in 2015 when their track “It’s Strange” featuring K.Flay appeared on a tweet by Taylor Swift and later became the FIFA 2016 soundtrack.
Louis The Child found mass popularity in 2015 when their track “It’s Strange” featuring K.Flay appeared on a tweet by Taylor Swift and later became the FIFA 2016 soundtrack. Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
By the time Louis The Child came on stage, the warm theater was packed with a furiously energetic audience.
By the time Louis The Child came on stage, the warm theater was packed with a furiously energetic audience. Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
The duo played their set to a sold-out Westcott Theater until nearly half past midnight.
The duo played their set to a sold-out Westcott Theater until nearly half past midnight. Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
Chicago-based rapper Joey Purp has worked with Chance The Rapper in the SaveMoney Collective, a group of like-minded artists based out of Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago-based rapper Joey Purp has worked with Chance The Rapper in the SaveMoney Collective, a group of like-minded artists based out of Chicago, Illinois. Leigh Ann Rogers | Staff Photographer
Chicago-based electronic duo Louis The Child made a return to Syracuse Friday night after performing at Mayfest 2016.
Chicago-based electronic duo Louis The Child made a return to Syracuse Friday night after performing at Mayfest 2016. Layne Lindroth | Staff Photographer
Robby Hauldren (pictured) and Freddy Kennett played both their hits like “Love Is Alive” and “Compass” as well as new mixes “fresh out of the blender.”
Robby Hauldren (pictured) and Freddy Kennett played both their hits like “Love Is Alive” and “Compass” as well as new mixes “fresh out of the blender.” Layne Lindroth | Staff Photographer
The duo used visual effects to the maximum, with screen graphics matching both lyrics and beats.
The duo used visual effects to the maximum, with screen graphics matching both lyrics and beats. Layne Lindroth | Staff Photographer
The two had no plans of staying behind the table — the set saw both Hauldren and Kennett leaping, jumping and dancing through the hour.
The two had no plans of staying behind the table — the set saw both Hauldren and Kennett leaping, jumping and dancing through the hour. Layne Lindroth | Staff Photographer
Syracuse was the 16th stop on Louis The Child’s 33-city North American tour.
Syracuse was the 16th stop on Louis The Child’s 33-city North American tour. Layne Lindroth | Staff Photographer
The young duo has performed this year at Coachella, Lollapalooza and Electric Daisy Carnival.
The young duo has performed this year at Coachella, Lollapalooza and Electric Daisy Carnival. Layne Lindroth | Staff Photographer
Hauldren and Kennett first met at a Madeon concert when Kennett was still in high school. Their friendship started with just a “soft hello,” as Kennett put it.
Hauldren and Kennett first met at a Madeon concert when Kennett was still in high school. Their friendship started with just a “soft hello,” as Kennett put it. Layne Lindroth | Staff Photographer
The duo uses a crown as their signature logo, based on both a love for art and the royalty associated with Louis The Child, a French prince and the duo’s namesake.
The duo uses a crown as their signature logo, based on both a love for art and the royalty associated with Louis The Child, a French prince and the duo’s namesake. Layne Lindroth | Staff Photographer
After finishing their “Last To Leave” tour, Kennett and Hauldren will get to work on a new album for 2018.
After finishing their “Last To Leave” tour, Kennett and Hauldren will get to work on a new album for 2018. Layne Lindroth | Staff Photographer

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By Leigh Ann Rodgers Staff Photographer

UPDATED: Nov. 12, 2017 at 11:40 p.m.

The Westcott Theater played host to a packed audience even as the temperature dropped quickly outside. A young and celebratory Syracuse crowd turned out to jam with electronic producers Louis The Child and Point Point and rapper Joey Purp.

Published on November 12, 2017 at 11:20 pm

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