South Orange Summer Nights: Essex Funk Collective, presented by SOPAC
Wednesday, July 05, 2023 @ 7:30pm

Floods Hill in Meadowlands Park
100 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079
Get your friends together for an evening filled with R&B, Funk, and Soul at Flood’s Hill in South Orange!
The Essex Funk Collective is a dynamic R&B, Funk, and Soul cover band made up of long-time community members spanning generations. Their music brings people of all ages and backgrounds together and creates an atmosphere of celebration that is infectious.
Established in 2019, they quickly made a name for themselves with their tight rhythms and unforgettable performances. Their setlist features classic hits and modern favorites that keep the party going all night long.
With their irresistible energy and incredible musicianship, the Essex Funk Collective is the funkiest band in town, guaranteed to leave you wanting more!
About South Orange Summer Nights
Flood’s Hill in Meadowland Park is the place to be each Wednesday night all summer long. Beginning in June, enjoy programming on the summer stage. As the evenings get longer in July, music presented by the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) takes center stage, complete with free concerts, food trucks, arts activities, and games for the kids. August brings the popular movies on the lawn.
There is something for everyone all summer long!
Programs are subject to change. In the case of inclement weather, activities will be cancelled.
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