2000’s throwbacks are taking over BECU Live! Simple Plan’s Bigger Than You Think Tour! The Sequel! brings a night of nostalgic pop-punk anthems to Northern Quest. Joined by Bowling for Soup and 3OH!3, fans can expect high-energy, interactive performances and nonstop hits like "I’m Just a Kid," "1985," and "DONTTRUSTME."
Formed in Montreal in 1999, Simple Plan emerged as one of the most influential pop-punk bands of the 2000s, blending emotionally direct songwriting with arena-ready hooks. Fronted by Pierre Bouvier, the band broke through with their multi-Platinum debut album, No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls, featuring hits like “I’m Just a Kid,” “Perfect,” and “Addicted.”
The band followed with a string of successful albums, including Still Not Getting Any… and Simple Plan, earning multiple awards and international chart success. Over more than two decades, Simple Plan has built a global fan base through relentless touring, chart-topping releases, and high-energy live performances that emphasize connection and authenticity. Known for songs that explore youth, vulnerability, and resilience, the band continues to evolve while maintaining the sound that made them a cornerstone of modern pop-punk.
Bowling for Soup formed in Texas in the mid-1990s and carved out a unique place in pop-punk with their mix of sharp humor, infectious melodies, and self-aware storytelling. Led by longtime frontman Jaret Reddick, the band achieved mainstream success with the Grammy-nominated hit “Girl All the Bad Guys Want” and the multi-Platinum single “1985,” from the album A Hangover You Don’t Deserve.
Additional fan favorites like “High School Never Ends” and “Almost” helped cement the band’s reputation for pairing catchy hooks with nostalgic, tongue-in-cheek commentary on growing up. Beyond radio and streaming success, Bowling for Soup is widely known for their energetic, interactive live shows and pop-culture impact, including performing the theme song for Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb. With decades of touring, the band remains a guaranteed crowd favorite.
3OH!3 is an electronic pop duo from Boulder, Colorado, consisting of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte. Rising from the independent scene in the mid-2000s, the duo gained national attention with their breakthrough album Want, driven by the Billboard Hot 100 hit “DONTTRUSTME.”
They followed with Streets of Gold, which featured the chart-topping and multi-Platinum single “STARSTRUKK (feat. Katy Perry),” along with other fan favorites like “My First Kiss (feat. Kesha).” Known for blending electronic beats, hip-hop influences, and pop hooks, 3OH!3 built a reputation for bold, high-energy performances that thrive on audience interaction. Nearly two decades into their career, the duo continues to deliver dynamic live shows across festivals and major venues.
