Updated List of Artists Includes: Concert Series to Include The Lox, Ja Rule, El Grand Combo, Hector Acosta (El Torito), CeCe Peniston, C&C Music Factory, Brenda K. Starr, Maxi Priest, After 7, Stephanie Mills, Sugar Hill Gang, Tanto Metro & Devante, Celebrity DJ Funkmaster Flex and More for a Celebration of Culture, Music, and Unity.
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently announced the return of the ‘Rise Up NYC’ concert series and will provide 6 more free community concerts that will be performed across all five boroughs this summer. The highly anticipated concert series has returned for its second season and encourages all New Yorkers to explore all the corners of the city and reconnect or connect with the great people of this city. Rise Up NYC’s 2nd annual event kicked off on July 19th and will continue until August 19th. New Yorkers can access free, safe concerts at a time when rising costs are putting a strain on many families. The series will present performances by critically acclaimed artists, including, The Lox, Ja Rule, El Grand Combo, Hector Acosta (El Torito), CeCe Peniston, C&C Music Factory, Brenda K. Starr, Maxi Priest, After 7, Stephanie Mills, Sugar Hill Gang, Tanto Metro & Devante, Celebrity DJ Funkmaster Flex and More for a Celebration of Culture, Music, and Unity.
“Resuming July 19th, New Yorkers will gather together and partake in the music and culture that keeps our city moving,” said Mayor Adams. “Rise Up NYC’ grows comradery among New Yorkers and enjoy the city we call home. Music and the arts are a lifeline for our city, and we are going to hit the right notes and turn the dial up to 11 this summer. We invite all New Yorkers to join us to celebrate the energy of this city through the shared joy of music.”
“Our ‘Rise Up NYC’ concert series is back, offering free community concerts in all of the five boroughs,” said Chief Advisor to the Mayor Ingrid Lewis Martin. “As Summer kicks into high gear, we invite all New Yorkers to bring their family and friends for fun nights and world class entertainment in the city that never sleeps. Together we can rise up!“
Starting July 19th and through August 19th, the Adams administration will be presenting 8 concerts across all five boroughs:
Remaining RISE UP NYC DATES:
Midland Beach Parking Lot 8, Staten Island
Father Capodanno Boulevard and Hunter Avenue
• Thursday, July 27 – Artists Include: France Joli, CeCe Peniston, Johnny Q, Freedom Williams C&C Music Factory, Brenda K. Starr, Seduction, Noel, Coro, Frankie Cutlass, Alisha, Angelo Venuto, Kim Sozzi, Nocera, Monet, Pretty Poison, Strafe, Aly-us, Tommie Nappi hosted by WKTU’s Steve Bartel
Orchard Beach, Bronx
One Orchard Beach Road
• Wednesday, August 9 – Artists Include: The Lox, Ja Rule, Salute to Hip-Hop with: Chubb Rock, Milk D. Joe Ski Love, Peter Gunz, Grand Puba.
• Thursday, August 10 – Artists Include: El Grand Combo, Hector Acosta (El Torito).
Publicist on site: Danitez Network
David Benitez | David.Daniteznetwork@gmail.com | 347.468.6446
Roy Wilkins Park, Queens
Merrick Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard
• Wednesday, August 16 – Artists Includes: Maxi Priest, Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous, Tanto Metro and Devonte.
• Thursday, August 17 – Artists Includes: Chrisette Michele, After 7, Manhattans Featuring Gerald Alston, Salute to Hip-Hop with: Main Source, Black Sheep.
West 135th and Lenox Terrace Place, Manhattan
135th Street and 5th Avenue
• Saturday, August 19 – Artists Includes: Stephanie Mills, Hi-Five, Bobby Valentino, Salute to Hip-Hop with: Mr. Cheeks, Lost Boyz, Sugar Hill Gang, Brand Nubian.
The ‘Rise Up NYC’ concert series aims to unite all residents in the city New Yorkers love. The concert series will also amplify local artists, encourage New Yorkers to support local small businesses near the concert venues, and provide the opportunity for New Yorkers, especially young New Yorkers, to come together and support non-violent solutions to conflicts across the city.
For more information about the concert series, including a list of artists that will be updated as each event gets closer, visit the ‘Rise Up NYC’ website.
CONNECT WITH RISE UP NYC:
Website: www.RiseUpNYCConcerts.com
Instagram: @RiseUpNYCConcerts
