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Mammoth Music and Arts Festival to Debut in Newport This Weekend

The event will feature musical performances across a range of genres, from punk and hip-hop to Kentucky’s bluegrass and country roots.

by Emma Helbling September 25, 2024August 9, 2025

Jockey Club Celebration (part of Mammoth Music and Arts Festival) at Southgate House Revival The Mammoth Music and Arts Festival will be happening around Newport all day and into the night with music from local artists like Jess Lamb collaborating with Siri Imani, Joe’s Truckstop, Freekbass and Eugenius, among others, but it will also host this celebration of storied Newport punk venue, the Jockey Club. The celebration offers a chance to preview a new coffee table book of flyers from the club titled, “It’s a Freakshow Ace: Punk Flyer Art for the Legendary Jockey Club 1982-1988”. Performances start at 3 p.m. and feature long-time local artists and legends of the Cincinnati scene, like Spiderhand (pictured), IdleAires, the Tigerlilies and more. The celebration will be hosted by “Handsome” Clem Carpenter and features DJ Grover playing punk records throughout the day. The event listing also mentions a chance to see the original marquee and get a photo at a table from the club. 1 p.m. Music at 3 p.m. Sept. 29. Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. facebook.com. Photo: Shane Lamb

Mammoth Music and Arts Festival is premiering this Sunday, Sept. 29 in Newport to celebrate local and regional music and art.

The event will feature musical performances across a range of genres, from punk and hip-hop to Kentucky’s bluegrass and country roots. Additionally, interactive activities such as “The Jockey Club” — a punk rock trip down memory lane; The Bourbon Experience presented by New Riff Distilling; art vendors; street performers; and more will be available for participants.

The festival will also offer a range of local food and drink options from restaurants and breweries, including 16 Lots, Newport Pizza Company, Shiners on the Levee and more.

“Supporting and participating in the inaugural Mammoth Music Festival is a natural extension of our commitment to the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati Community,” said New Riff CEO Hannah Lowen in a press release.

The event will take place this Sunday from 1-8 p.m. on Sixth Street between Monmouth and Saratoga streets. In addition to the festival, there will be an After Fest at select local businesses from 8-11 p.m. The festival is free to all attendees.

Learn more about the Mammoth Music and Arts Festival at mammothnewport.com.