John Stone To Headline Chapel Thrill Concert Series Saturday Sept. 13
September 8, 2025 | Football
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Chapel Thrill Game Day presented by Frost Buddy kicked off the 2025 UNC football season in style on Sept. 1, and the festivities – including a free concert in Polk Place – return this Saturday, Sept. 13.
John Stone, "The King of Lower Broadway" in Nashville, Tenn., is set to headline this weekend's Chapel Thrill Concert Series, brought to you by The Rams Club. Stone will hit the stage, located just in front of Wilson Library, at approximately 1:15 p.m. at Polk Place. The Tar Heels kick off against Richmond at Kenan Stadium at 3:30 p.m.
Stone's career in country music has spanned over two decades and includes performances for the White House Christmas Party, a 10-year residency on Kid Rock's Chillin' the Most Cruise and 16 years performing at the World Famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville.
Chapel Thrill Concert Series Schedule
Sept. 1 – Chase Rice
Sept. 13 – John Stone
Oct. 4 – TBA
Oct. 25 – TBA
Nov. 8 – TBA
Nov. 22 – TBA
The full schedule of performers will be announced soon.
Additional Information About Chapel Thrill
The Old Well Walk will also return Saturday. Approximately three hours before kickoff, the team will walk from the Old Well through Polk Place and around the Bell Tower to the stadium, allowing fans enjoying Chapel Thrill Game Day to cheer on the Tar Heels on as they prepare for the game.
In addition to the new concert series, The Modelo Kickoff Club has doubled in size and moved to a premium position in front of the stage within Polk Place. The Kickoff Club remains the perfect spot for fans to grab a drink before the game. Entry is free, and alcohol will be available for purchase. Food trucks will also be available in and around Polk Place along with large LED screens, plus a new and dedicated student tailgate area allowing all of campus to join the pre-game fun.
UNC will work with its tailgate activation partner REVELxp to execute Chapel Thrill Game Day and will provide turnkey tailgating on all four quads at the Bell Tower, the Kenan Amphitheater and Dorrance Field. Fans may upgrade their game day with hassle-free, full-service tailgates at some of the most scenic locations on campus by contacting REVELxp at 919-869-5486 or unc@revelxp.com. Click here for more information.
Carolina alumni will also continue to host the pregame tradition of climbing 128 steps from the ground floor to the fourth floor of the iconic Bell Tower before home football games.
Meanwhile, the Coca-Cola Fan Zone, located in The Pit, remains a great place for fans to grab giveaways and enjoy fun activities for all ages. The area features kids' activities, golf simulators, bounce houses, sponsor activations, autograph sessions with UNC student-athletes, a large LED screen and more.
Pre-game areas will open four hours before kickoff with the following timeline :
Four hours prior to kickoff
• Modelo Kickoff Club and tailgating open; Chapel Thrill DJ begins
• Coca-Cola Fan Zone opens
Three hours prior to kickoff (Richmond)
• Old Well Walk begins
Two hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff
• Chapel Thrill concert in Polk Place
One hour prior to kickoff
• The Marching Tar Heels perform on the Chapel Thrill stage
30 minutes prior to kickoff
• Modelo Kickoff Club, student tailgating and Coca-Cola Fan Zone close
Fans looking for tickets to any of the Tar Heels' six home games can visit SeatGeek, the official marketplace of Carolina Athletics.
John Stone, "The King of Lower Broadway" in Nashville, Tenn., is set to headline this weekend's Chapel Thrill Concert Series, brought to you by The Rams Club. Stone will hit the stage, located just in front of Wilson Library, at approximately 1:15 p.m. at Polk Place. The Tar Heels kick off against Richmond at Kenan Stadium at 3:30 p.m.
Stone's career in country music has spanned over two decades and includes performances for the White House Christmas Party, a 10-year residency on Kid Rock's Chillin' the Most Cruise and 16 years performing at the World Famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville.
Chapel Thrill Concert Series Schedule
Sept. 1 – Chase Rice
Sept. 13 – John Stone
Oct. 4 – TBA
Oct. 25 – TBA
Nov. 8 – TBA
Nov. 22 – TBA
The full schedule of performers will be announced soon.
Additional Information About Chapel Thrill
The Old Well Walk will also return Saturday. Approximately three hours before kickoff, the team will walk from the Old Well through Polk Place and around the Bell Tower to the stadium, allowing fans enjoying Chapel Thrill Game Day to cheer on the Tar Heels on as they prepare for the game.
In addition to the new concert series, The Modelo Kickoff Club has doubled in size and moved to a premium position in front of the stage within Polk Place. The Kickoff Club remains the perfect spot for fans to grab a drink before the game. Entry is free, and alcohol will be available for purchase. Food trucks will also be available in and around Polk Place along with large LED screens, plus a new and dedicated student tailgate area allowing all of campus to join the pre-game fun.
UNC will work with its tailgate activation partner REVELxp to execute Chapel Thrill Game Day and will provide turnkey tailgating on all four quads at the Bell Tower, the Kenan Amphitheater and Dorrance Field. Fans may upgrade their game day with hassle-free, full-service tailgates at some of the most scenic locations on campus by contacting REVELxp at 919-869-5486 or unc@revelxp.com. Click here for more information.
Carolina alumni will also continue to host the pregame tradition of climbing 128 steps from the ground floor to the fourth floor of the iconic Bell Tower before home football games.
Meanwhile, the Coca-Cola Fan Zone, located in The Pit, remains a great place for fans to grab giveaways and enjoy fun activities for all ages. The area features kids' activities, golf simulators, bounce houses, sponsor activations, autograph sessions with UNC student-athletes, a large LED screen and more.
Pre-game areas will open four hours before kickoff with the following timeline :
Four hours prior to kickoff
• Modelo Kickoff Club and tailgating open; Chapel Thrill DJ begins
• Coca-Cola Fan Zone opens
Three hours prior to kickoff (Richmond)
• Old Well Walk begins
Two hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff
• Chapel Thrill concert in Polk Place
One hour prior to kickoff
• The Marching Tar Heels perform on the Chapel Thrill stage
30 minutes prior to kickoff
• Modelo Kickoff Club, student tailgating and Coca-Cola Fan Zone close
Fans looking for tickets to any of the Tar Heels' six home games can visit SeatGeek, the official marketplace of Carolina Athletics.
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