The ESSENCE Festival, one of the largest consumer live events in the country bringing in more than 550,000 attendees is back again for its 22nd annual event and it just released its first round of all-star lineup performers.
Among the talented performers is Kendrick Lamar who is headlining along with Mariah Carey and Maxwell at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The four-day long festival that was created as a way to bring entertainment and celebrate African-American culture is once again taking place in New Orleans, LA from June 30 to July 3.
Other artists who are confirmed to perform nighttime concerts at the Superdome include: Babyface, BJ The Chicago Kid, Charlie Wilson, Ciara, Cyril Neville, Daley, DeJ Loaf, Digable Planets, Doug E. Fresh, Eric Bellinger, Estelle, Faith Evans, Jeremih, Jidenna Judith Hill, Kelly Price, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Leshurr, Lalah Hathaway, Leon Bridges, Lion Babe, Little Simz, Mali Music, Mariah Carey, Maxwell, MC Lyte, New Breed Brass Band, New Edition, Robert Glasper Experiment, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, St. Beauty, The Brand New Heavies, The Internet, Tyrese, Tink and V. Bozeman. More performers will be announced soon.
The ESSENCE Festival will also debut its first-ever World Music Superlounge that will feature artists from around the world, including Wizkid, Zakes Bantwini and Skye Wanda who’s representing Durban, South Africa (in partnership with the eThekwini Municipality).
Information on ticket sales, accommodations and latest ESSENCE festival news can be found on the ESSENCE Festival website.