Memphis in May sets sights on Ghana in 2020 after record-breaking 2019
Memphis in May looked forward, to honoring Ghana in 2020, and back, to record-setting revenues and economic impact last May, during an annual meeting Wednesday.
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Memphis in May looked forward, to honoring Ghana in 2020, and back, to record-setting revenues and economic impact last May, during an annual meeting Wednesday.
What happens at Music Fest in Memphis feels like a frantic cash-grab to break even on the massive production costs of creating a miniature city at Tom Lee Park every May. New Orleans’ Jazz Fest and Austin’s South by Southwest do a better job of dispersing throughout the city cores, which boosts businesses while drawing tourists.
Miley Cyrus joined Marc Cohn for a rendition of "Walking in Memphis" as the rain fell over Tom Lee Park on the second day of Beale Street Music Fest.
Beale Street Music Fest took over the Downtown riverfront with performances by BlocBoy JB, Shinedown, Brandon Santini, Chvrches and Dirty Heads.
Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun and possession of marijuana Friday, the day he is set to perform at Beale Street Music Festival.
Memphis in May's new partnership with a social media giant includes live streaming from the Beale Street Music Festival and will carry over to the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
The lineup is out for the 2019 Beale Street Music Festival, to be held May 3-5 in Tom Lee Park.
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