The Get Up Kids and The Format co-headline a rock/pop concert at Newport Music Hall in Columbus, presenting a blend of emo/alternative and indie-pop/rock. The Get Up Kids, formed in Kansas City, are known for influential late‑1990s/early‑2000s emo and alternative releases, while The Format is an indie pop/rock duo noted for melodic, piano-forward songwriting led by Nate Ruess. The show pairs two acts tied to the early‑2000s indie/emo scenes, appealing to fans of energetic guitar-driven rock and hook-oriented pop.
