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Maxwell, New Edition and More to Headline 2024 Cincinnati Music Festival

Organizers say this is the most jam-packed R&B lineup the festival has ever had.

Dec 12, 2023 at 10:29 am

Maxwell will be headlining the 2024 Cincinnati Music Festival Photo: Provided by Cincinnati Music Festival

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At least a few hip-hop and R&B legends will be rolling through Cincinnati as a part of the 2024 Cincinnati Music Festival.

From July 25-27, around 80,000 people from around the country will flock to Cincinnati to attend one of the largest music festivals in the nation. Not only does the music festival boost Cincinnati's role in the national music scene, but it also has a sizable economic impact on the region. According to a press release, the festival has a $107 million annual economic impact.

On Dec. 12, festival organizers revealed in a press release that the 2024 Cincinnati Music Festival will be headlined by Maxwell, Ne-Yo, Fantasia, October London and Lakeside on July 26. New Edition featuring Bobby Brown, Bell Biv DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill, KEM, SWV, Stokley and another artist yet to be announced will headline the festival on July 27.

“We are thrilled with this year’s lineup for the Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G," Cincinnati Music Festival Producer Joe Santangelo said in a press release. "This year’s lineup is the most jam-packed R&B lineup we’ve ever had, representing fan favorites across the decades from New Edition to Maxwell to Fantasia and so many more."

Al Green, Snoop Dogg, Jill Scott and Babyface headlined the Cincinnati Music Festival in 2023.

The first day of the festival, July 25, features a tribute to hip-hop music. Artists participating in the hip-hop tribute have yet to be announced.

The tribute to hip-hop will take place at the Andrew J Brady Music Center while the performances on July 26 and 27 will take place at Paycor Stadium.

Tickets for the festival can be purchased now by calling 513-924-0900 or through Ticketmaster beginning Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.

For more information about the Cincinnati Music Festival, visit cincymusicfestival.com.

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Queen City Music Spotlight: Catch These 12 Cincinnati Concerts Featuring Local Acts in December

Santamania at The MockbeeFounded by John Hays and still going strong in its tenth year, Santamania showcases some of the city’s finest punk, rock and roll and the like, this year featuring Vacation, Tweens, Leggy, Flesh Mother, Fruit LoOops, The Serfs, Beef, Mary Henry, Corker and tons more. Even out-of-town guests and friends like New York good-time punk duo Shellshag will be performing. This now two-day festival, back at the Mockbee this year, takes place across several stages all over the venue. There’s even a before and after celebration, “Nightmare Before Santamania,” on Dec. 14th and “Brunch With Santamania” on Dec. 17, both taking place at DSGN CLLCTV up the road in Northside. 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16. $10 per night. The Mockbee, 2260 Central Parkway, Brighton, facebook.com/events.

Daniel Wayne, Sharp Toys and Harlot at The LoonCelebrated local singer-songwriter Daniel Wayne appears with sludgy, baritone-heavy and songstress-led two-piece Sharp Toys and Harlot at The Loon Wine Bar. Drop in, split a bottle of wine and see where the music and night take you. 8 p.m. Dec. 2. $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The Loon, 4124 Hamilton Ave., Northside, facebook.com/events.

Fritz Pape Residency at The CometLocal experimental musician Fritz Pape explores composition with the sound of ambient electronic hum and manipulated signals both expansive and minute. His residency starts with cellist/operatic vocalist Kate Wakefield (of Lung) and frantic and immediate post-punk band Fourth Wife (solo) and continues with a variety of guests over the course of the month. Pape alters form a little each week. Week two will feature a collaboration with improvisational noise guitarist Pete Fosco and an acoustic guitar-centered collaboration titled “Fritz Pape Guitar Buddies” to close out the month. See the flyer on social media or a street pole near you for more information. 9 p.m. Tuesdays. The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside.

Left at Orion Residency at MOTR PubLeft at Orion, featuring members of former local psychedelic dream-pop band Slow Glows are slowly regaining their footing, likely sped up by this residency at MOTR Pub all month long on Wednesday nights. Guests include local dreamy alt-pop band Television Blonde, noise pop from Plug, singer/songwriter with garage sensibilities, Jake Borgemenke, and more throughout the month. 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, motrpub.com.

Holiday Pops at Music HallA yearly Cincinnati tradition is back with the familiar sight of John Morris Russell with his red jacket, spectacles and baton (ready for an Al Hirschfeld-like caricature drawing) conducting the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra through Christmas and holiday classics with special guests like stage and screen actress/vocalist Capathia Jenkins and tenor Rafael Moras with help from various local vocal groups from area schools and Cincinnati youth dance studios. Performances are held two times daily over the course of the weekend. Pack up your family in the station wagon or bring yourself downtown to Music Hall to join in and enjoy the glow of holiday tradition and timeless jolly. Dec. 8, 9 and 10. Prices vary. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, cincinnatisymphony.org.

Heartless Bastards and Spoils at Woodward TheaterHeartless Bastards make a return to Cincinnati where the band began to conclude their tour with a homecoming performance at the Woodward Theater. Another female-fronted band, rising locals Spoils, open the show. 8 p.m. Dec. 9. $28.75 in advance and $33 at the door. Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, woodwardtheater.com.

M Ross Perkins and Kendra Morris (NYC) at MOTR PubNeighboring Dayton versatile multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed singer/songwriter M Ross Perkins plays MOTR with Kendra Morris from New York. Morris’ catchy, psychedelic soul and Perkins’ well crafted psychedelic pop should make for a nice night out on the town. Both acts are on local label Colemine Records/Karma Chief. 8 p.m. Dec. 14. $13 in advance and $17 at the door. MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, motrpub.com/shows.

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