Press Releases
Free Community Concerts Slated in Rocky Mount and Goldsboro
The North Carolina Arts Council and partners in Rocky Mount and Goldsboro will present free concerts that celebrate Eastern North Carolina’s rich African American musical heritage this spring.
Come Hear NC Sponsors Red Hat Main Stage at Wide Open Bluegrass Festival
Come Hear NC will sponsor the Main Stage at Red Hat Amphitheater during the Wide Open Bluegrass festival Sept.
2018 Oxford American Music Issue Features North Carolina: Nina Simone on the Cover
The Oxford American Magazine’s 20th annual Southern Music Issue celebrates the musical legacy of North Carolina and features an artistic portrait of North Carolina native Nina Simone, the
Jazz Revival Project Celebrates African American Music of N.C. June 6-7 in Wilson
The North Carolina Arts Council, The Arts Council of Wilson, and the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park will present a free concert, The Jazz Revival Project, Thursday, June 7 at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson.
Blue Ridge Music Trails Sponsors N.C. Musicians on Stage at MerleFest
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will sponsor musical performances at MerleFest April 27 - 29, including performances by 2018 North Carolina Heritage Award recipient
Alamance Battleground Presents Fraser’s Ridge Scottish Music Jam
Many fans of the “Outlander” book series know that the Battle of Alamance figures prominently in book five, “The Fiery Cross.” Alamance Battleground State Historic Site will celebrate that time per
Out-of-This-World Symphony Experience at The Planets: LIVE! Nov. 18 and 19
Enjoy an out-of-this-world experience that combines the music of Gustav Holst’s famous symphonic suite The Planets with stunning images from NASA missions sent to explore the planets of our solar system during a performance of the North Carolina Symphony in collaboration with imagery from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
440th Army Band to Perform at Tryon Palace Fourth of July Weekend
The 440th Army Band will give a free performance on the Tryon Palace South Lawn overlooking the Trent River in downtown New Bern Sunday, July 3. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m.
North Carolina Symphony and DPAC Bring Guest Stars to UNC REX Healthcare Summerfest June 24 for “Broadway at the Booth”
The North Carolina Symphony joins with the Durham Performing Arts Center to present the best of Broadway in a one-night-only revue. The orchestra will play music from new and beloved works including Grease and Gypsy.
The Jennifer Licko Band Presents 'Celtic Summer Nights' at Tryon Palace
The international singer songwriter, Jennifer Licko, specializing in Scots Gaelic and Country folk music is bringing her international band back to the Southeast, including a performance at the North Carolina History Center Tuesday, July 5, at 7:30 p.m.
