The Driver Era set to headline Wake the Giant 2026

A New Sound for Wake the Giant: The Driver Era Headlines 2026 Show

Quinnipiac University’s annual Wake the Giant concert remains one of the most anticipated campus traditions, bringing nationally recognized artists to perform for students each spring. Organized by the Student Programming Board (SPB), the event blends music, school spirit, and community into a single night, making it a defining part of student life. Each year, excitement builds as students wait for the official artist reveal, a moment that often…

The Driver Era set to headline Wake the Giant 2026

Quinnipiac University’s Student Programming Board announced Wednesday that The Driver Era will perform at the annual Wake the Giant concert April 26 at the M&T Bank Arena.  The alternative rock duo, made up of brothers Rocky and Ross Lynch, formed in 2018 and has since built their identity in the music industry. Their sound blends elements of pop, funk and rock music, with popular tracks being “A Kiss,” “Afterglow” and “Preacher Man.” Their most…