The free pre-game concert series at Lou Fuzz Plaza features headliners NandoSTL, Thomas Day, EMELINE Alejo, and up-and-coming STL-based talent participating in the recently launched “Homegrown” program. I will appear.
In September, in partnership with Music at the Intersection, local artists will also perform at “Kickoff at the Big Top”
CITY Block Party's free concert series is a pregame tradition that unites the community and celebrates the intersection of music and soccer. CITY SC has announced the block party's upcoming entertainment lineup featuring national, regional and local musicians, including the club's “homegrown” artists. His Homegrown program, a collaboration between CITY SC and St. Louis rapper Smino, brings the St. Louis music scene to life by amplifying his five up-and-coming local artists who highlight the diversity of talent in the region. Shine the spotlight.
“Last season, we welcomed tens of thousands of fans of all ages to the City Block Party,” said Matt Sebeck, chief experience officer for St. Louis City SC. It's a great way to start.” “Our entertainment lineup features incredible artists across multiple genres and sounds, including NandoSTL and some of St. Louis’ leading up-and-coming homegrown musicians. Whether you have a ticket to the game or not , gather your friends and family and come to the square to enjoy live music, fun activities, local food and drinks, and a fun atmosphere before kickoff.
City Block Party Upcoming Entertainment Schedule:
Saturday, May 11th vs. Chicago
DJ Murph, Lani Rose*, Thomas Day
Saturday, May 15th vs. LAFC
DJ Chris Brown with Dsmoovee
Saturday, May 25th vs. Seattle
Lexodus, Hazmat*, and Juliet Ivy
Saturday, June 8th vs. Portland
Mitch Mark, Leah Kate, Emmeline
Wednesday, June 19th vs. Colorado
DJ Chris Brown with Dsmoovee
Saturday, June 22nd vs. Atlanta
Lexodus, James Lyon, Ida Ade
Wednesday, July 3rd vs. San Jose
starge
Saturday, July 13th vs. Vancouver
DJ Murph, Matt Jordan*, Jamie Wyatt
Sunday, September 1st vs. LA Galaxy
Big Esco
Saturday, September 14th vs. Minnesota
Mitch Mark, Tonina*, Alejo
Saturday, October 5th vs. Houston
Nico Marie, Brock Shields*, NandoSTL
* indicates a local artist
“St. Louis is a very important part of our personal and professional journey,” Hazmat said. “It’s an honor to perform for our hometown and be a small part of everything happening at CITY SC this year.”
The pregame CITY Block Party will be held at Lou Fuzz Plaza (located on the east side of CITYPARK) and will include local food and beverage vendors, fan giveaways, and games and activities for all ages. The block party is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.
More information about the CITY Block Party will be shared on St. Louis CITY SC's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@stlcitysc) and on the STL CITY SC app prior to the game.
Local artists perform at Kickoff at the Big Top, presented by Music at the Intersection and St. Paul's Cathedral Louis City SC
Earlier this year, Music at the Intersection opened its fourth annual festival featuring more than 50 artists across four stages, including Black Puma, Chaka Khan, Big Boi and Trombone Shorty. announced the lineup. The music festival will be held on September 14th and 15th in the Grand Center Arts District area on the west side of City Park.
New for 2024, Music at the Intersection has partnered with St. Louis City SC to add a special Friday night concert, “Kickoff at the Big Top.” The event, to be held at the Big Top at Grand Center on September 13th, will feature five homegrown artists from CITY SC (Brock Shields, Hazmat, Lani Rose, Matt Jordan, Tonina) plus dance music A duo drama will appear.
Chicago-based DRAMA is comprised of producer Na'el Shehade and vocalist Via Rosa. Their music, which fuses R&B and dance, spans a variety of genres, including pop, hip-hop, jazz, and electronic. Their debut album, Dance Without Me, was released in 2020. DRAMA toured with Odessa and performed at festivals across the country including Lollapalooza, Coachella, Life is Beautiful, Summer Camp, and Electric Forest. DRAMA calls itself “Happy Sad Music”, rolling stone calls them “seductively danceable.”
“Friday night is going to be a party,” said Chris Hansen, executive director of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation. “While we love paying homage to music legends, a big part of Music at the Intersection is discovering and giving a platform to a new wave of artists. , in partnership with CITY SC, is an exploration of all musical genres, from the rap of Brock Shields to the rock of Hazmat to the country of Matt Jordan.The night is full of drama and multiculturalism under the big top. It ends with an inspired 90-minute dance party, an appetizer to a great musical weekend.”
Music at the Intersection and CITY SC Presents: “Kickoff at the Big Top” will be held on Friday, September 13th at the Big Top (3401 Washington).Gates open at 5 p.m. and Homegrown performances begin at 6 p.m. Special happy hour food and drink specials available from 5 to 6 p.m.
Current Music at the Intersection ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase “Kickoff at the Big Top” tickets at a discount starting today (April 24). If you have a festival ticket, we will contact you via email.
GA “Kickoff at the Big Top” tickets are $30 and available starting Friday, April 26th at 10am. Tickets can be purchased at www.musicattheintersection.org/tickets, directly at www.MetroTix.com or by calling 314. -534-1111.
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Five selected artists participating in CITY SC's Homegrown program participate in a discovery session with Mr. Smino, where he discusses how they can continue to build their careers and grow their art. We provide valuable insight and expertise on what you can do. Perform at the 2024 CITY Block Party. He will be performing at the Music at the Intersection Festival hosted by CITY SC, which kicks off at the Big Top on Friday, September 13th. You may also be featured in the spotlight led by CITY SC. The artists are:
- Brock Shields: Muralist, songwriter, and rapper Brock Shields' honest lyrics and willingness to challenge the status quo have earned him a loyal following in his hometown and beyond.
- Hazmat: An all-female band with a pop-punk sound with a powerful mix of raw emotion, infectious energy, and deeply personal lyrics, Hazmat draws inspiration from artists such as Paramore, Blondie, The Runaways, and Bikini Kill. I am getting a ration.
- Lani Rose: Lani Rose, also known as Miles Anderson, is a self-produced songwriter and storyteller whose goal is to share her stories with the world through music. He hopes his vulnerability, his raw lyrics and sound will inspire his audience.
- Matt Jordan: A country artist known for his high-energy live shows and sound that blends heartland rock and country, Matt Jordan has been featured in Rolling Stone Country, CMT, and Taste of Country. They attracted attention from country music and other artists, and released their second album, “''. Lowlights” will be held in February 2024.
- Tonina: An accomplished vocalist, bassist, and songwriter whose musical education has given her an innate sense of rhythm, captivating melodies, exceptional vocal ability, and deep vocal interpretation, Tonina's sound combines English and Spanish Spanning languages and deeply influenced by black and Sicilian traditions.