Rise Up NYC Concert Series 2023

Rise Up NYC. Concert Series. Five Boroughs. Eight Events.

The return of the “Rise Up NYC” concert series will provide New Yorkers with eight free community concerts that will be performed across all five boroughs this summer. The highly anticipated concert series returns for its second season and encourages New Yorkers to explore all corners of the city.

The series will present performances by critically acclaimed artists, including rhythm and blues singer K. Michelle, Stokley, Caribbean hitmaker Farmer Nappy, renowned Hot 97 Disc Jockey Funk Flex, and more.

Schedule:
Wednesday, July 19th
Wingate Park, Brooklyn
Brooklyn Avenue between Winthrop Street and Rutland Road

Performances by Luciano, Ding Dong, Farmer Nappy, Pumpa, Edwin Yearwood, Bobby Konders and Jabba and Shamah Levy.

Thursday, July 20th
Wingate Park, Brooklyn
Brooklyn Avenue between Winthrop Street and Rutland Road

Performances by K. Michelle, Stokley, and Salute to hip hop performances by Chubb Rock and Nice and Smooth.

Thursday, July 27th
Midland Beach Parking Lot 8, Staten Island
Father Capodanno Boulevard and Hunter Avenue

Performances by  France Joli, CeCe Peniston, Johnny O, C&C Music Factory, Brenda K Starr, Seduction, Noel, Coro, Frankie Cutlass, Alisha, Angelo Venuto, Kim Sozzi, Nocerra, Monet, Pretty Poison, Strafe, Aly-Us, Tommie Nappi and hosted by WKTU’s Steve Bartel.

Wednesday, August 9th
Orchard Beach, Bronx
One Orchard Beach Road

Performances by Ja Rule, The Lox, Chubb Rock, Milk D, Joe Ski Love, Peter Gunz, and Grand Puba.

Thursday, August 10th
Orchard Beach, Bronx
One Orchard Beach Road

Performances by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and Hector Acosta “El Torito”, with sets by your favorite DJs from La X 96.3, DJ Pereira, DJ New Era, and DJ C-Lo.

Wednesday, August 16th
Roy Wilkins Park, Queens
Merrick Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard

Performances by Maxi Priest, Patrice Roberts, Skinny Fabulous, Tanto Metro and Devonte, Bobbi Konders, and Jabba, hosted by Dahved Levy.

Thursday, August 17th
Roy Wilkins Park, Queens
Merrick Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard

Performances by The Manhattans, Chrisette Michele, After 7, with Salute to Hip hop Performances by CL Smooth, Main Source, and Black Sheep.

Saturday, August 19th
St. Nicholas Park, Manhattan
West 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue

Performances by Stephanie Mills Hi-five, Bobby Valentino, Sugar Hill Gang, Brand Nubian, and Mr. Cheeks/ Lost Boyz