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The three-day festival was “paused” in 2024, Memphis in May officials said at the time, largely due to issues regarding the reconfigured Tom Lee Park that led to a less-than-successful 2023 installment of the event.
The music festival that began as an off-shoot of the Memphis In May International Festival 46 years ago has at times had a turbulent history as it has grown into a major attraction. Mempho producing a new music festival in Tom Lee Park in MayRelated story:
Memphis in May confirmed in a Thursday, Oct. 12, press release that, at least for next year, the music festival would be “paused” and the barbecue fest would move to Liberty Park.
Attendance figures for the Beale Street Music Festival hit a 30-year low, according to the report released Tuesday, Oct. 3. The festival’s annual report promises further word on the 2024 festival’s future in the coming days.
“The leadership of Memphis in May has not changed since 1998. We should be grateful for their work over the years, keeping the festival going through all of the rain and mud and years. But it’s time for a change.”
Many concert goers liked the atmosphere at Handy Park, but not the logistics of walking from Tom Lee Park and ascending the bluff to get there.
Danny Broadway put his own imprint and texture on the 2023 design while honoring longtime Beale Street Music Festival poster artist George Hunt.
In five days, music fans will return to the river for Beale Street Music Festival at the newly redesigned Tom Lee Park. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
This week, celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Overton Square, catch 1990s hip-hop act Digable Planets at Minglewood and meet the artist behind Memphis Botanic Garden’s new “Rich Soil” exhibition.
Dillon Brooks channels “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Old Town Road songwriter — and Memphian — Jozzy releases an EP.
The unaudited Memphis in May annual report shows a loss as sponsorships and contributions dropped along with revenues from the record 2019 month-long event. The cost or expense of putting on the events was also up due to relocation.
Memphis in May is projecting a record-setting financial loss of roughly $1.9 million for 2022. Its largest loss, previous to this, was in 2020 when the festivities were totally canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Check out The Daily Memphian’s images from this past weekend’s Beale Street Music Festival at Liberty Park. Beale St. Music Fest wraps with positive vibe and (mostly) sunny skiesRelated story:
Music lovers who traveled from all over the country gave the festival weekend mostly good reviews, except confusion during Saturday evening’s rain storm, and disappointment about Lil Wayne.
While there’s nothing like starting the week tired from a weekend at the Beale Street Music Festival, the memories are surely worth the lost sleep.
It’s day three of Beale Street Music Festival, and we tell you how to score some free whiskey and the best place to take a selfie. Plus, we highlight a 1990s-era headliner and some local rappers you’ve got to see.
Friday night’s acts include Al Kapone, Van Morrison, Sarah McLachlan and Three 6 Mafia.
It’s day two of Beale Street Music Festival, and we share a hack to beat the Ferris wheel line and offer some ideas on where to eat. Plus, we highlight a headliner you must see and some notable locals.
Today is the first day of Beale Street Music Festival, and we’ve got tips on where to park and where to stash your stuff. Plus, we offer suggestions for musicians you don’t want to miss.
Traffic, parking details announced for the Beale Street Music Festival’s temporary home at Liberty Park near the Liberty Bowl.
This week, The Subteens get the band back together, Bodywerk plays electronic music at Silly Goose and Memphians of all ages share their stories at Storyfest. Plus, it’s Beale Street Music Festival weekend.
After a two-year hiatus during the worst parts of the pandemic, Memphis in May’s Beale Street Music Festival is back this weekend with an impressive line-up.
Maps, apps and shuttle schedules — we’ve got you covered with a music schedule, and info on where to park, what to eat and a special freebie for Nissan owners.
George Hunt died in December 2020, but his final commission for the festival was never released due to the pandemic.
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