Venezuelan artist Simón Grossmann to perform at Lollapalooza Chicago

Simón Grossmann, a Venezuelan singer-songwriter based in Miami, is set to make his mark at the Lollapalooza Chicago festival. He is the sole Venezuelan artist featured in the lineup, which includes major international acts like Charlie XCX and Lorde. The invitation, Grossmann says, felt like a "gift from heaven."

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You have no idea how much I'd like to hear some good news.

This opportunity comes after a European tour that, while a dream come true, did not yield the expected commercial success. Despite the less-than-ideal numbers, Grossmann maintained his characteristic optimism, focusing on the positive experience of performing in his dream venues. "The day before the news, I told my manager, 'You have no idea how much I'd like to hear some good news,' and he told me, 'Brother, relax, things take time.' The next day, he called to ask if I was free in July because we had been invited to Lollapalooza," Grossmann recounted. "That day, I went to sleep with a smile on my face."

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Brother, relax, things take time.

Beyond the personal achievement, Grossmann feels a significant sense of responsibility. He views himself as an ambassador for Venezuelan alternative music. Having moved from Caracas to Miami as a teenager, he has always sought to share his culture. "I am the only Venezuelan at this festival. Sometimes one has insecurities, doesn't believe they are capable of doing many things, but you always have to believe in yourself. Today, this spotlight falls on me, and I must embrace it with great love and gratitude, but also with immense responsibility," he stated.

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The next day, he called to ask if I was free in July because we had been invited to Lollapalooza. That day, I went to sleep with a smile on my face.

Grossmann's journey in music began ten years ago when he started composing and publishing his songs on SoundCloud. His optimistic philosophy, he believes, has been instrumental in his career, teaching him that both good and bad experiences are essential for learning and growth.

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I am the only Venezuelan at this festival. Sometimes one has insecurities, doesn't believe they are capable of doing many things, but you always have to believe in yourself. Today, this spotlight falls on me, and I must embrace it with great love and gratitude, but also with immense responsibility.