One of the most loved student events returned to The University of New Mexico campus this past weekend. Fiestas brought thousands of students eager to listen to music, dance, and hang with friends at Johnson Field, April 1. This year’s eight-act lineup included Cheat Codes, Binki, Indigo Waves and more. There was even a surprise dance performance from a young event-goer who gained attention in the pit and was called on stage during the headlining act, Cheat Codes. Fiestas is one of the largest music festivals in the state and is organized by the Associated Students of The University of New Mexico Community Experience team.
Check out some of the event's exciting moments below to relive the first Fiestas since 2019.
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Crowds cheer for Cheat Codes during UNM Fiestas.
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Binki performs at UNM Fiestas 2023.
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Trevor Dahl during the Cheat Codes headliner performance at Fiestas 2023.
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Students in the pit at Fiestas.
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"Legend," a concert-goer at Fiestas does a back handspring on stage after Cheat Codes invited him up during their set.
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Indigo Waves backstage at Fiestas.
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Students in the pit at Fiestas.
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Student Fiestas organizers pose for a photo with Binki.
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Trevor Dahl of Cheat Codes amps up the crowd at Fiestas 2023.
Kevin Ford, also known as "KEVI," throws dollar bills on the crowd at Fiestas during the Cheat Codes performance.
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Matthew Russell of Cheat Codes during the group's performance at Fiestas 2023.