GHQ is hooking you and a friend up with spots on the guest list for the Quarters of Change at the Wooly on April 10, 2026. Rock out with this New York band as they celebrate the release of their new LP. Other acts include Charlie Burg, KHALIKO. Enter on our instagram @GHQFM for your chance to win.

DISCO, ALWAYS: A HARRY STYLES DANCE NIGHT Thursday, April 9th at Signal in Downtown Gainesville! PARTY & KISS & DISCO & DANCE all night long with us as we celebrate Harry’s new record!

GHQ is hooking you and a friend up with spots on the guest list for the Okeechobee Music Festival on March 19-22, 2026 in Sunshine Grove, Florida! Step through the portal and be teleported to a world of Music and Arts. Open your GHQ app for a chance for 2 spots on the guest list.

Get ready to laugh out loud! GHQ is hooking you up with a chance to get on the guest list for Gabriel Rutledge at Vivid Music Hall! Register on your GHQ Mobile app for a chance to snag a spot on the guest list!

Gator Nation’s largest student-run pep rally is back!

Get hyped!

Chomp for Charity 5k: 5:30 on September 26th at First Magnitude 

Leadership Pageant: 6:00 on October 9th at the University Auditorium 

Soulfest: 6:30 on October 10 at the Reitz Grand Ballroom

Festival: 9-12 on October 17 at Plaza of the Americas 

Gator Gallop: 10:30 on October 17 starting at Plaza of the Americas

Parade: 12:00 on October 17th on from Museum and 13th to University, down University to Main St

It’s time to show your gator pride! This weekend is going to be full of some great Homecoming events for both the Gator Nation and the local community. Below is some information about activities so you can be sure to make the most of this homecoming season!

Friday, October 18th

Gator Gallop

A 2.2 mile run around UF campus. Check-ins start at 8:30 am at Plaza of the Americas.

Sign-ups can be found here: https://www.gatorgrowl.org/gatorgallop

Festival

Community and Campus event with fun vendors and activities. Located at Plaza of the Americas starting at 10:30 am.

Parade

Starting at 12pm, many student organizations and sponsors will be part of the annual Homecoming parade! You can watch the parade on TV or from 13th St & University Avenue. Come show your support!

Gator Growl

Stephen C. O’Connell Center at 6pm!

Come check out headliner Dustin Lynch performing at the O-dome featuring Southbound 441, an award-winning student band! Tickets and more information can be found at the link below.

https://www.gatorgrowl.org

Saturday October 19th

Homecoming Football Game

Versus Kentucky in the swamp!

The game will start at 7:45 pm on Saturday so be sure to grab your tickets.

Join GHQ and RecSports at RecStravaganza coming up Tuesday, August 26th from 6-8pm at the Southwest Rec UVS Complex!

Dive into the world of RecSports and discover all the awesome services and programs they offer. Whether you’re looking to join one of their 50+ sports clubs or snag some exclusive RecStravaganza swag like free t-shirts and bucket hats, this event is your one-stop-shop for all things wellness and fun! 

Don’t miss the chance to paddle over to the CORE building right across the street, where you can learn about and register for upcoming adventure trips.

Grab your friends, ride the wave of excitement, and surf into a year full of adventure with RecSports. We can’t wait to see you there!

Everyday from 4-6 pm GHQ is home to Gainesville’s best entertainment with AJ & Jess. With everything from Campus News to Pop news, Florida Man stories and Tier List Tuesday’s you don’t wanna miss the fun! They love interactions, talk to them through our instagram @GHQFM, or through our open mic on our GHQ app!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 6 to 10 p.m.

University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field

Gainesville

Keep up with the action on social media using the hashtag #Fanfares24. Enjoy an evening of live music and spectacular fireworks presented by WUFT-TV, WUFT-FM and WUFT Classic.

WUFT-FM Morning Edition and WUFT Amplified host Glenn Richards will serve as emcee for the event.

Musical groups include:

• 6 p.m. – The Late Night Losers
• 7 p.m. – Buko Boys
• 8 p.m. – Madwoman
• 9 p.m. – Gainesville Community Band and the Gainesville “POPS” under the direction of Jay Watkins

The fireworks by Skylighters of Florida will begin at approximately 9:40 p.m.

For safety reasons, no dogs, sparklers, drones or alcohol are allowed at the event. Coolers are allowed, but may be subject to search by the University of Florida Police Department.

Confirmed Food Trucks (as of June 17):

• Fat Gs
• Bz Gelati
• Mayflower
• Vegan Gator
• Big Island Bowls
• Honey Nitro + Cold Brew Coffee

PBS Kids Zone

The PBS Kids Zone will be a special child-friendly area accommodating local businesses and organizations who will provide educational and hands-on learning activities at different stations. A Daniel Tiger Trolley for pictures and PBS Kids educational materials and activities will be available.

Location:

Flavet Field at the University of Florida, 605 Woodlawn Drive, Gainesville.

Title Sponsor of WUFT’s Fanfares & Fireworks

Title Sponsor of WUFT’s PBS Kids Zone

Fireworks Show Presenting Sponsor

Special Thanks to our Premiere Supporting Sponsors

Additional Sponsorships are Available

Contact Sandy Wagner at slwagner@wuft.org.

About the Performers

The Late Night Losers

The Late Night Losers are a Gainesville, Florida-based indie rock band formed in 2021. Comprising lead singer Thomas Allain, guitarist Jacob Weldon, and drummer Wilson Gaberino, the Losers craft what they call “sentimental indie groove rock”. Their sonic signature is characterized by infectious melodies and earnest storytelling—these losers wear their hearts on their sleeves.

Inspired by their favorite genre-benders: Death Cab for Cutie, Hippo Campus, The Black Keys, and Manchester Orchestra, The Late Night Losers have crafted their own unique musical identity that could have only been forged in the swampy student apartments of the University of Florida and birthed in the backyards of college rental-house ragers.

Working alongside renowned music producer Dan Hannon, the band has refined their sound, reaching new heights with their double single At the End of the Road (2023). Despite their recent formation, The Late Night Losers have made waves, captivating audiences throughout the southeast with their electrifying and dynamic live performances. The future holds an ever-growing fanbase for these Losers and an upcoming debut EP that showcases their talent and artistic growth.

Buko Boys

After having earned a degree in Neurobiology from UC Davis, singer-songwriter Raquel Lily pivoted from a career in medicine and instead, pioneered the Music category on Twitch. The self-produced bedroom artist explores the sonic space with keyboardist/producer Mart and drummer, Jonathan Ziegler. Together, they deliver dreamy bossa nova vibes with an indie-pop flair. A spin-off of their band, Raquel Lily, the newly evolved project, Buko Boys, command a unique experience with their sun-kissed island groove and feel-good bops.

With roots in the Philippines and hailing from Miami, FL, Buko Boys continue to build a global community while touring the United States with band members: aron! (guitar) and Aidan McCarthy (bass).

MADWOMAN

MADWOMAN’s roots trace back to 2014 as an ethereal garage funk soul trio, and they have since blossomed their sound into a five-piece psychedelic alternative-indie pop machine. With members Leni Luna (vocals), Chandler McFarland (guitar), Riley Sechrest (bass), Samuel Arnold (guitar/keys), and Unmil Patel (drums), the electric synergy and story behind their music will soon far outreach Florida’s borders.

Infused in a kaleidoscopic dreamscape of modern ferver, Leni’s soul-filled angelic voice rings out in cathartic release, leaving the band and fans alike mesmerized and ever present. The MADWOMAN name came about in the ponderings of what it means to live a life both dynamic and fulfilling – attracting fans who are also mad to love and mad to live. The band transmutes their energy and takes the crowd with them in ascending into a space for healing, growth, and connection.

The “Make the Moment” EP is really the beginning of the journey for MADWOMAN. In August 2021 they won the Fall MusicGNV Recording Grant and used the studio time to record four original songs, including “Unfold” and “Strething Thin”, that were written amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic.

MADWOMAN was complete in January 2022 with the addition of Riley, while simultaneously joining the Swamp Records community. With the EP and newer singles like “Nowhere To Run”, “Inside My Head”, and “IDK” available on all streaming platforms, the band has amassed over 65k streams and nearly three thousand monthly listeners on Spotify alone. The group has since headlined a multitude of shows, hosted wildly successful release parties, performed at several music festivals (most notably Okeechobee Music Festival), and created a tech-driven experience for their audience. Their strong, engaging presence during performances is their forte, and that has allowed them to quickly grow their fanbase and appeal with live shows in Orlando, Tampa Bay, Miami, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Melbourne and more.