New Jersey Youth Chorus Gives Back with Two Benefit Concerts in February

(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) -- The New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJYC) will host two benefit concerts this month to raise community awareness and funds for local charities Oasis, on Saturday, February 11, and Matheny on Sunday, February 12.

Paterson Music Project to Host Music Teaching Training Conference

(PATERSON, NJ) -- The Paterson Music Project (NJ) and Teaching Artists Training Institute (US) will collaborate to offer a two-day professional development experience for music Teaching Artists across the Northeast. The Northeast Regional Practicum will be held February 16-17, 2023 in Paterson, NJ, with afternoon visits to Paterson Music Project’s after-school program sites.

Beyoncé World Tour Includes Show at MetLife Stadium

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Following the wildly successful release of Beyoncé's seventh studio album, Renaissance, the global superstar has announced the Renaissance World Tour, her first solo tour in over six years. The 2023 tour, produced by Parkwood Entertainment, and promoted by Live Nation, kicks off on May 10, 2023, at Friends Arena in Stockholm, SE, making stops throughout Europe and then continues across North America. Locally, the tour comes to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on July 12th and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

River Crossing Concerts opens Their 2023 Season On March 5th with a concert celebrating Women's History Month

(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- River Crossing Concerts opens their 2023 season on Sunday, March 5th with a concert celebrating Women’s History Month at First Congregational Church in River Edge. Sunday musicale is a program in the style of the 19-century salon concert featuring the NJ premiere of Clarice Assad’s Confessions for soprano and piano trio plus music by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel as well as William Grant Still.  Guest artists include the soprano Jenny Ribeiro, violinist Hayne Kim, and cellist Ben Larsen, joined by RCC’s artistic director, pianist Slavina Zhelezova. This family-friendly concert is free for all, donations are encouraged.  The concert begins at 3:00pm.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Announces Nominees for 2023

(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced the following Nominees for 2023 Induction: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon.

BlowupRadio.com to Host Second Annual Transplants Benefit in March

Following in the success of last year's Giving a Second Chance: Benefit for National Foundation for Transplants, New Jersey-based internet radio station BlowUpRadio.com returns with its second annual event March 4th and March 5th. The benefit again brings musicians together to perform live on its station, raising funds for those in need of financial assistance upon facing a life-changing organ or tissue transplant.

NJPAC presents Avery Sunshine

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Avery Sunshine, a phenomenal singer taking no detours in creating melodious music for the masses, if you haven’t seen her live, plan to do on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 7:00pm.

The Sieminski Theater presents Bob Malone

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Sieminski Theater welcomes International Piano Sensation Bob Malone and his band to the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, NJ on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30pm. 

Make Music and Friends - Acoustic Jam Session at Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch

(BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Love playing music? Want to sit in with a good group? Bring your instrument to the Acoustic Jam Session at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch on Tuesday, February 21. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced, all skill levels and all styles are welcome.  The event begins at 6:30pm.

NJ Festival Orchestra brings high-jinx, irreverence and hilarity to a Puccini Favorite

The Sopranos meet The Addams Family in NJ Festival Orchestra’s upcoming production of Puccini’s only comedy, Gianni Schicchi. A cast of internationally acclaimed guest performers from NY Met Opera and beyond joins Maestro David Wroe and the fully professional orchestra to present this hilarious, rip-roaring comic romp of deception, greed and double-crossing.  ​​​​​​​Gianni Schicchi will be performed in Hoboken (February 24) and Springfield (February 25).