The Idobi Summer School tour kicked off on June 19 at San Diego's Observatory North Park, featuring headliner Honey Revenge and a roster of fresh talent. Organized by Lyman, Eric Tobin of Hopeless Records, and USC‑based Mike Kaminsky, the circuit aims to replacce the community hub once provided by the Warped Tour.

Honey Revenge Headlines the Six‑City Kickoff

Honey Revenge leads the bill, shaping a lineup that blends established energy with local up‑and‑comers. According to the tour’s press release, the band solicited submissions from unsigned groups in more than 20 cities, granting opening slots to those selected.

South Arcade, Games We Play, Winona Fighter and Chase Petra Join the Roster

The four newcomers—South Arcade, Games We Play, Winona Fighter, and Chase Petra—represent the next wave of pop‑punk and indie musicians. As reported by Idobi, each act was chosen for its viral online following, a metric the organizers say reflects modern pathways to fan engagement.

Finale at Vans Warped Tour Links Past and Future

The tour will culminate July 25‑26 with a performance at the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach, intentionally tying the new circuit to the legacy festival. The organizers view this as a “nostalgia‑building” moment,giving today’s fans a future memory they can look back on.

Who Will Fill the Opening Slots in Each City?

While the press release mentions a call for local bands, no specific names have been announced for the opening spots in each of the tour’s stops. This leaves fans wondering which regional acts will get the spotlight alongside the headliners.

What Does the Tour Mean for the Post‑Warped Music Landscape?

Idobi’s founders argue that the “development pathway” for emerging bands has eroded in recent years,and the Summer School tour is their answer. As they noted, “the kids who love this music haven’t gone anywhere, and they’ve had no place to meet up and discover new things.”