The Refugee Stage is a small independant stage run by two local musicians of the band, Poor J. What started off as the band playing outside the gates of the festival for tips 7 years ago, has transformed itself into one of the most diverse stages known as "The Smallest Stage at The World's Largest Music Festival," SUMMERFEST.
Located on the Southern end of The Lakewalk, The Refugee Stage features some of the best unsigned artists from local and surrounding areas. From techno and hip-hop, to acoustic and experimental, The Refugee Stage aims to give a voice to the independant artist that deserves the chance to play, regardless of their genre of music. (Profanity prohibited)
We hope you'll get a chance to stop by and listen to the sounds streaming from our speakers...And be sure to support local music!
thanks for having us out. i had so much fun playing and mc'ing. thank you thank you thank you for making it all possible. i said it last year and i'll say it again. the refuge stage is what music is all about. local artist showing off their talent to the masses, so once again, BIG UP'S REFUGEE STAGE.
Thanks again for having us on The Refugee Stage!!! We had a killer time!!! You guys rock - thanks for bringing independent Wisconsin tunes to the masses!!!
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have traveled this world with different dreams, purposes and aspirations. Many
are masters, teachers, inventors and followers. They were all sent by the
creator of the universe to achieve one just course; “global peace and
unification.” But this course cannot be achieved without unconditional love,
which possesses the magical powers of the Divine for transformation. When the
human race embraces love unconditional, then the lost will be found, the naked
will be clothed, the hungry will be fed, the bombs will be destroyed and there
will be peace and unity which will make us all to speak one language, “LOVE”.
Let love abide" ~ Philip Brown
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We had a great time today at the Refugee Stage. Great job with the sound and the set up. Our fans had a good time as well. Thanks for the opportunity and good luck on the rest of the week. Hopefully it will be lock down free. Peace- BK
Couldn't have asked for a better gig! Thanks so much for all your hard work in putting together the coolest stage at Summerfest. AND thank you for making it a memorable finish with the drum/percussion section--great energy!! Have a great rest of the fest and we'll see you soon!
Thanks so much for another awesome time at Summerfest! We can only hope that the crowd had as much fun as we did sharing with them! J and the Refugee staff are nothing short of top notch individuals! Here's to many more years with Summerfest, the Refugee Stage, and SBG! We love you guys, and the hoola hooper was a great touch too, amazing!
Hey! Oh wow, thank you guys so much for the opportunity. I had a great time playing and meeting everyone - sorry about all of the bag hassle, always gotta be SOMETHING with me! lol. I look forward to working with you in the future, see you in the next few days!
The Refugee Stage is a small independant stage run by two local musicians of the band, Poor J. What started off as the band playing outside the gates of the festival for tips 7 years ago, has transformed itself into one of the most diverse stages known as "The Smallest Stage at The World's Largest Music Festival," SUMMERFEST.
