Twenty One Pilots FEP 2023

The duo composed of Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph reunited with the audience at the Estéreo Picnic Festival after having presented their music as part of their “The Bandito Tour” in 2019. Although they were not initially part of the official lineup of FEP artists, the surprising cancellation by Blink-182 made their return to Colombia a reality on the Johnnie Walker stage.

The afternoon of Thursday, March 23, will certainly be remembered as one of the most memorable moments for music lovers who had the privilege of attending the show featuring various national and international artists on the first day of the Estéreo Picnic Festival, one of the most anticipated events for Colombians.

First, Lika Nova was responsible for the official opening of the festival. However, it was Twenty One Pilots who stole the show on the first night. During the performance of the Ohio-based band, Tyler Joseph, frontman and vocalist, surprised the audience by jumping over the security barriers to climb onto a plastic board held up by the crowd, thus fulfilling every rock star’s dream.

There was also time to pay tribute to the band that gave up their spot so that Twenty One Pilots could be on the FEP stage again. During their performance, Tyler Joseph said, “We weren’t supposed to be here at the festival, but we are very honored to be on this stage. We hope this performance is everything you expected,” and with these words, they performed Blink-182’s “All the Small Things.”

Neither the rain nor the cold of the savannah was an obstacle for nationals and foreigners to enjoy the band’s songs from beginning to end, including “Heathens,” “Stressed Out,” and “Shy Away,” as well as Colombian songs performed with their guest trumpeter, such as Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie,” J Balvin’s “Mi Gente,” and Joe Arroyo’s “La Rebelión.”

To end on a high note, a light and fireworks show highlighted the interaction between the band and the FEP attendees, leaving them with one of the best nights of their lives.