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Music Festivals in the Southeast USA

Music festivals are live entertainment events that consist of a variety of musical performances (generally in a particular style of music) vendors, and activities for audience members. Some of the renowned music festivals are Woodstock, Lilith Fair and Summer Fest. Music festivals occur throughout the country; however, the southeastern part of the country is home to some of its largest and longest running festivals.

  1. Essence Music Festival

    • Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Essence Music Festival occurs during a three-day period each July. The festival has been in existence since 1995 and showcases some of R&B's and gospel music's most renowned acts. A list of past festival performers include Luther Vandross, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Patti Labelle, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Anita Baker and Kirk Franklin. In addition to musical performances, seminars are hosted by a variety of celebrity figures. Notable hosts have included Bill Cosby, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Steve Harvey. Seminars explore topics affecting the African-American community. The festival was founded by Essence Magazine, a leading fashion and beauty magazine for African-American women.

      Essence

      135 West 50th Street

      4th Floor

      New York, NY 10020

      800-274-9398

      essence.com

    Verizon Music Festival

    • The Verizon Music Festival, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is considered to be the largest outdoor music festival on the East Coast. The festival offers a variety of music ranging from jazz to country, along with a lineup that includes national and local performers. Performances are generally scattered on a variety of stages, with stages set up on a number of streets throughout town. VIP passes allow customers access to Friday and Saturday performances, in addition to receiving complimentary treats such as beer and wine. Past performers include Pat Benatar, Boys II Men, The Rippingtons and the Black Crowes. The festival is coordinated by Beachstreet USA.

      Verizon Wireless Music Festival

      c/o Beachstreet USA

      302 22nd Street

      Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

      757-425-3111

      beachstreetusa.com

    Atlanta Jazz Festival

    • The Atlanta Jazz Festival is located in Atlanta, Georgia at the beginning of each summer. Admission to the festival is free. As of 2010, the festival celebrated its 33rd year of existence and received sponsorships from the Atlanta Loews Hotel, Coca Cola, Jazztimes, and American Family Insurance. Among notable past performers are Miles Davis, Betty Carter, Stanley Clark and Joe Williams. The list of contemporary performers includes Marcus Miller, Spyro Gyra and the Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemble Jazz Band. The festival is coordinated by the city of Atlanta's Office of Cultural Affairs.

      Atlanta Jazz Festival

      City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs

      Harris Tower

      233 Peachtree Street, NE

      Suite 1700

      Atlanta, GA 30303

      404-546-6788

      atlantaga.gov

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