9 Musicians Will Perform Live At Hoboken Art And Music Festival. See Who

HOBOKEN, NJ — Brenda K. Starr will headline Hoboken's Spring Arts and Music Festival nextmonth, and nearly 300 vendors will participoate.

The festival runs on Sunday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Washington Street, between Observer Highway and Seventh Street.

The event attracts over 30,000 visitors each spring. It features live musical performances on two stages, a variety of food, and more than 300 artists and other vendors.

Starr will take the Observer Highway stage at 4:30 p.m. The artist, celebrated and known for her Grammy-nominated pop ballad “I Still Believe,” has captivated audiences with her Spanish albums, including Te Sigo Esperando (RIAA-certified Gold and Platinum), No Lo Voy a Olvidar, Pétalos de Fuego, and the critically acclaimed Temptation, which earned two Latin Billboard Awards in 2002.

In addition to Brenda K Starr, the lineup will feature new acts and some returning favorites on both stages.

The Seventh Street Stage line-up, located on Washington Street between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, is:

• Finn Douglas and Friends: A young Broadway singer with a wide repertoire ‍
• 3 Dollars: A popular local rock group bending the genre rules of post-emo punk. ‍
• Alyx Astryx: A dark pop artist with 1980s synth influences ‍
• Allie Sandt: Indie folk singer-songwriter

The Observer Highway Stage line-up, located on Washington Street between Observer Highway and Newark Street, is: ‍

• ‍Dallas Connors: Local Hoboken singer-songwriter  ‍
• The Young Picassos: A modern take on the steel drum band, bringing a distinct Caribbean sound  ‍
• Allison Strong: Union City-born singer, songwriter, actor, and composer  ‍
• Coro: Latin freestyle singer ‍
• Brenda K Starr

The festival is funded in part by a grant from the NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism (www.visitnj.org) and is sponsored by Ironstate, Veolia, and the Hudson County Division of Parks & Roads.

Wheelchair-accessible seating can be made available for each performance with a week's prior notice. Please contact Hoboken Cultural Affairs at 201-420-2000 Ext. 5102 to make a request. Accessible restrooms will be located near the main stage on Observer Highway and on Washington Street at Third Street.

For more information on the festival and performers, visit https://www.hobokennj.gov/departments/cultural-affairs.