Shorty Fest Presented by Acura will take place at Tipitina’s on Monday, April 29! Brought to you by the Trombone Shorty Foundation with support from Gia Maione Prima Foundation and Tip-It Foundation, the 11th Annual Shorty Fest Presented by Acura is our way of bringing the community together to preserve the future of our music culture. This year’s musical lineup features performances by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Galactic feat. Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Sun Ra Arkestra, and students from the Trombone Shorty Academy.
Our FREE outdoor “Cultural Block Party” starts at 5pm. The Block Party celebrates the city’s rich cultural heritage in a uniquely New Orleans way—joyfully out in the street! Tipitina’s will block off Napoleon Avenue in front of the venue and welcome music fans of all ages to join in. We’ll have food trucks, a family friendly kids’ area, Silent Auction and VIP access tent on the neutral ground, and a special posthumous induction into the “Walk of Fame” for Russell Batiste. Check out the outdoor music schedule below…
OUTDOOR MUSIC & EVENT SCHEDULE:
5:05pm-5:35pm New Breed Brass Band
5:40pm-5:10pm Foundation Apprenticeship Students Nas & Gio
5:55pm-6:15pm Battle of the Bands featuring Edna Karr High School and Abramson Sci Academy
6:20pm-6:40pm Alumni from the Trombone Shorty Academy
6:45pm-7:15pm Trombone Shorty Academy
7:15pm-7:35pm Walk of Fame Induction for Russell Bastiste
7:40pm-8pm Big Chief Juan & Golden Comanches
This year’s Shorty Fest Presented by Acura will feature a VERY special performance by Grammy nominated SUN RA ARKESTRA!
“Our favorite time of the year is finally here! I’ve been blown away by the time and work our Academy students have committed to since September, and I’m excited for them to put their talents on full display. It will be a special night as always.” — Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews
We’ll have some exciting Silent Auction items available during this year’s Shorty Fest Presented by Acura … including a original artwork, restaurant gift cards, and a package from Big Easy Cruise, setting sail January 5-12 (2025) from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West, Belize City, and Cozumel! That’s 7 days of NOLA music, food, and good times, with performances by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Blind Boys of Alabama, Tab Benoit, Anders Osborne, and so many more. Includes 1 double occupancy Veranda Stateroom valued at almost $7,000. Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing the link to preview all items next week. THANK YOU to Big Easy Cruise for this donation to our Silent Auction! Learn more about this incredible experience here -> https://bigeasycruise.com
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Thank you to Acura, our Presenting Sponsor, for their generous continued support, and to supporting sponsor the Gia Maione Prima Foundation.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Galactic feat. Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph
Trombone Shorty Academy Students
In 2016, Acura joined forces with the Trombone Shorty Foundation as Official Automotive Partner and presenting partner of Shorty Fest, the Foundation’s largest fundraising event. Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup currently features four distinctive models – the next-gen Integra sport compact, TLX sport sedan, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, along with high-performance Type S variants. Acura’s first all-electric model will be an SUV, the ZDX and ZDX Type S, and will arrive in 2024. All Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.
In 2011, the Gia Maione Prima Foundation was established with the assistance of long-time friend and counsel, Anthony J. Sylvester of Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP. Gia Maione Prima was a singer and the widow of Louis Prima, the famous jazz musician, singer and composer from New Orleans. The GMPF makes donations to tax-exempt organizations supporting and encouraging an appreciation for American jazz, American popular music and jazz performance as well as the fine arts.
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