The 2026 Mid-South Music Festival will kick off with an hour of 80s hits as Searcy DJ Ecilla the Killa opens Flashback Friday on Friday, October 16.

Ecilla the Killa will take the Southwest Auto Collection Stage at 5:00 p.m., spinning an 80s-themed set to get the crowd warmed up before the evening’s live performances. From the music to the outfit, his set is all about embracing the Flashback Friday theme and getting festivalgoers ready for a night of throwback fun.

“Flashback Friday is all about celebrating the music so many of us grew up with, and we wanted to start the evening with someone who could get the crowd involved right away,” Festival Coordinator Jenna Friday said. “Ecilla the Killa brings a lot of energy to the stage, and his set is going to be a fun way to kick off the festival.”

Ecilla the Killa will perform from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, on the Southwest Auto Collection Stage.

For the full festival lineup and the latest announcements, visit https://midsouthmusicfestival.com/.