Buffalo has always been an incredible summer-music hub of the New York area, and this year is no different, as the Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration is raring to go for its 7th year. The event is set to return on August 27th at the historic grounds of the Buffalo Central Terminal with special curated performances from an immensely diverse and lively lineup along with festivities for all ages.
The celebration will kick off at 2:00 PM with an intimate Happy Hour where participants can choose to enjoy live DJ sets, live podcasts, and drink specials. Everyone from cocktail-desiring adults to fun-loving children are welcome as the hour-long special will also be featuring a newly added Family Fun Zone. Led by the Explore & More Children’s Museum, the interactive add-on will include balloon making, face painting, caricature drawing, and more for everyone to enjoy.
When it comes to the live performances of Beau Fleuve, music lovers will not be disappointed as the lineup includes countless acts from diverse genres and styles. Legendary DJ Ted Smooth, also known as “The King of The Remix,” will make an appearance to perform a stunning tribute set to the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop being celebrated this year. Alongside the NYC disk jockey are performances from Boston R&B singer CD Rose, national touring Pop duo Super American, and even Buffalo’s own American Idol Season 21 top 20 contender Matt Wilson.
These performers are only the start as many others are raring to take the stage, yet the celebration will not stop there as the Arts Celebration attendees will be able to enjoy and interact with several partnered Art Instalations. Featured displays will include work from fashion designer Billie Essco, graffiti artist Vinny Alejandro, and many more. On top of all the interactions and entertainment, the celebration will reintroduce the fan favorite Silent Disco to the community along with numerous feasting options of food trucks and vendors.
Beau Fleuve is an inclusive celebration like no other, celebrating diversity through the arts to build bridges throughout the community, and families of all shapes and sizes will not want to miss out.
Performing Live
- National Touring Slacker Pop Duo SUPER AMERICAN
- Buffalo’s own & featured on AMERICAN IDOL’S Season 21 as a Top 20 Contender MATT WILSON
- Rising Hip Hop Goddess CHE NOIR, from BOSTON– R&B Singer CD ROSE
- Grace Greenan
- Free Music Party
- Farrow
- Inner City Bedlam
- Underrated Evolution
- Jon Jon
- Kota Sovia
- Leale
- Spacebound
- Dom Brown
- G Premacy
- OG Sole
- Skillie Vanillie
- Backpack Mafia
Speciality Curated Performances
~ Beau Fleuve Exclusive. Return to the stage in celebration of renowned artist EDREYS WAJED which will feature a remedy of his song from his days as a Buffalo Hip Hop Pioneer Billy Drease Williams infused with an Art experience.
~ FROM NYC, LEGENDARY deejay TED SMOOTH aka “The King of The Remix” will be rocking the crowd with a tribute to “CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP”
~ DJ AVEE & FRIENDS featuring sensational Bachata & Merenge Tipico BAND LIGHT and more.
~ DPONDRUMS JAM SESSION & Producer TONEY BOI’S LIVE MIXTAPE will provide a unique and interactive flare to this year’s celebration.
~ Bringing you a Live on Stage Podcast – The Wellness Bestie, Entrepreneur, and Favorite Virgo HEAL HOT GIRL PODCAST
DJ Sets
by DJ P, DJ RUPTION, DJ UNK, JAY GETS BUSY, JOEY BAMBINO, DJ MANNIE FRESH, & MORE
The Arts
“CAFÉ“ curated by artist & fashion designer BILLIE ESSCO will have a café inspired set design featuring his iconic CAFÉ clothing brand, Sponsored by Burchfield Penney Art Center
“LIBERTY PAINT SPLASH SET” curated by MANDELA HUFF will feature a messy painted library book wall with live photoshoot with a few models I’ll invite involving colored power/ powder bombs and paint. Sponsored by The Buffalo Central Terminal
“DENIM WALL” curated by NEKEA BROWN will feature her sought-after Denim Wall with a picnic twist full of the things that make the Beau Fleuve Music Festival special, lots of summer colors, love, diversity, and something that brings everyone together. Picnics have always been a great way to bring in different groups of people to share food and listen to music. Sponsored by The Buffalo Central Terminal
“WELCOME” curated by VINNY ALEJANDRO will feature a graffiti-inspired Beau Fleuve Welcome sign for guests to take their selfies and family photos. Sponsored by The Buffalo Central Terminal
Exhibiting Artists will include XOJOITA NEESE RICH CONNER CHADDERDON ROZ PAINTED IT, FREDZDAARTIST CARGO SANTANA CASHIS GREEN HOOLY KYLIE PRISCILLA SHANTELLE PATTON PHIL BROWN CAMERON OSBORNE & MORE.
Other Events
THURSDAY NIGHT AUGUST 24
The Celebration Weekend Kicks off with some laughs for the “LAUGH ALIL COMEDY SHOW” with National Touring Comedian and Member of Kevin Hart’s Plastic Cup Boyz SPANK HORTON. This will be held at the Kavinoky Theatre starting at 7 pm. Tickets range between $22-$24, available on Ticket Tailor.
FRIDAY EVENING AUGUST 25
The Beau Fleuve VIP RECEPTION will celebrate and honor various community stakeholders in the fields of Music, Arts, Education, and Community. This will be from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 pm at Deco Buffalo, free.
SATURDAY NIGHT AUGUST 26
The Beau Fleuve Softball Classic, the most anticipated bragging rights event of the year, comes to the Dobson Field starting at 6 p.m.
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