Hip-hop, rap and R&B fans will unite underneath one roof to have fun and assist native expertise.
14 artists, all from NEPA, will carry out within the Atmosfere Music Festival on July 20 on the Ritz Theater situated at 222 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton.
“I’ve at all times wished to placed on a music competition,” organizer Keven Martinez stated.
Initially from Monroe County, Martinez lives in Scranton and hosts The Middleman Podcast. He’ll be the grasp of ceremonies for the occasion, dropped at life with the assistance of his connections with mutual passions.
“We’re not messing round,” he stated. “We would like everybody to go house talking about Atmosfere and preparing for subsequent 12 months.”
Eight traders pitched in to make the occasion a actuality. They hope to entertain, empower and encourage others with the expertise that exists within the area.
Performers
“The music scene right here is unbelievable,” stated Jayden Brown, who performs as Jay Lotus. “We received our personal factor occurring right here and it’s beginning to actually bloom.”
He discovered assist at open mics on the Keystone Stage in Olyphant and the V Spot in Scranton.
Jay Lotus performs at native venues just like the Keystone Stage and the V Spot in Lackawanna County.
“As quickly as I stepped out and wished to do one thing, I used to be greeted by a ton of people who have been tremendous welcoming and simply gave me quite a lot of alternatives.”
The 21-year-old from Scranton describes his music as “calm and acutely aware.”
Gustavo Mejia, who performs as Gus the Savage, stated the viewers can anticipate “enjoyable, energetic, relatable get together vibes” from his set. He began as a rapper and transitioned his music type to R&B, various rock, and pop punk music.
He’s additionally an everyday at open mic nights in Scranton.
“Whether or not it’s Monday on the Keystone Stage or Tuesday on the V Spot, you possibly can catch Gus the Savage each single week,” he stated. “And that’s how I earned this chance.”
“I’ve contributed a lot with music locally,” he stated. “Now I’m lastly fulfilling my obligation as an artist and acting on a giant stage like this for a giant competition in entrance of the correct viewers.”
Steeze PA, a music engineer and producer from Scranton, stated placing these artists in entrance of a bigger viewers creates a stepping stone to take their careers additional.
“Not lots of people round right here get heard until they go to the massive cities and take a threat on themselves,” he stated. “If we will do it domestically and assist the locals, they’ll have extra time to take a seat again and chill out and be taught earlier than they take it to the subsequent stage.”
Steeze PA helped Kelly Shawn Parker Jr., often known as Methadonix, produce his first tune when he was nonetheless a pupil at Dunmore Excessive Faculty.
Methadonix will headline the primary annual Atmosfere Music Competition.
“That is truthfully the most important efficiency I’ll must date,” he stated. “I’m so glad I used to be inspired to make music as a result of it modified my life drastically.”
Creez Cooper will co-headline, following performances from Dezypher, JayLaSoul and extra.
The venue
As much as 500 folks shall be in and round The Ritz Theater in Scranton for the competition. Native meals vehicles together with D’s on Wheels, Artisan’s Hearth, and Papi’s Kitchen shall be parked outdoors on Wyoming Avenue in a lane closed by the town. Distributors will arrange contained in the constructing, promoting garments, snacks and extra.
“It matches in with what we’re making an attempt to do,” stated James Olecki, co-owner of the Ritz Theater. “Making an attempt to have one thing for everybody and all types of music that appeals to completely different audiences.”
The occasion is for ages 15 and up, however these underneath 18 have to be accompanied by a guardian. Alcohol shall be out there for buy for attendees 21 and older.
Basic admission tickets price $25 and a spot within the pit prices $35.
Meals vehicles will open at 4 p.m., the doorways will open at 5 p.m., and performances will start at 6 p.m.
Atmosfere Music Competition
Saturday, July 20, 2024
6 p.m. to midnight
The Ritz Theater
222 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton
GA: $25 Pit: $35
