/tags/festivals Festivals en-US Copyright Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:33:43 GMT /wunc-music/2025-04-28/biscuits-banjos-festival-recap At the inaugural Biscuits & Banjos festival in Durham, founded by North Carolina’s own Rhiannon Giddens, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ music reporter Brian Burns hopped between more than a dozen performances and events. He gives us a lowdown on what was truly a magical weekend of live music and a celebration of southern Black culture. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:33:43 GMT /wunc-music/2025-04-28/biscuits-banjos-festival-recap Brian Burns /wunc-music/2025-04-23/wuncs-guide-free-events-rhiannon-giddons-biscuits-banjos-festival-durham A guide to the free events happening during the inaugural Biscuits & Banjos Festival in downtown Durham. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:04:26 GMT /wunc-music/2025-04-23/wuncs-guide-free-events-rhiannon-giddons-biscuits-banjos-festival-durham Brian Burns /wunc-music/2025-04-04/raleigh-announces-a-new-music-festival-for-dix-park-starting-in-2026 The city of Raleigh announced a new music festival that will take the place of Dreamville Fest starting in 2026. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:23:56 GMT /wunc-music/2025-04-04/raleigh-announces-a-new-music-festival-for-dix-park-starting-in-2026 Brian Burns /arts-culture/2024-04-09/dreamville-festival-notebook-wunc-staffs-takeaways-from-the-weekend Dreamville Festival, hosted by Fayetteville rapper J. Cole's music label, went off at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Caitlin Leggett, Josh Sullivan, Kamaya Truitt, and Brian Burns were there. Here's what they had to say. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:33:54 GMT /arts-culture/2024-04-09/dreamville-festival-notebook-wunc-staffs-takeaways-from-the-weekend Josh Sullivan, Caitlin Leggett, Kamaya Truitt, Brian Burns /arts-culture/2024-04-07/dreamville-festival-earthgang-doctur-dot-accessibility-sustainability-honesty-raleigh The Atlanta-based duo EARTHGANG performed at Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Kamaya Truitt caught up with the duo before their set to talk about community, art, and accessibility. Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:17:31 GMT /arts-culture/2024-04-07/dreamville-festival-earthgang-doctur-dot-accessibility-sustainability-honesty-raleigh Josh Sullivan, Kamaya Truitt /arts-culture/2024-04-04/dreamville-festival-wunc-staff-picks-top-songs-from-festival-performers We asked our staff at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ to name their favorite songs from the 2024 Dreamville Festival lineup. Here's what they had to say. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:37:01 GMT /arts-culture/2024-04-04/dreamville-festival-wunc-staff-picks-top-songs-from-festival-performers Josh Sullivan /arts-culture/2023-05-26/durham-first-art-fridge-festival-monday The city of Durham Office on Youth is partnering with others to organize the festival aimed at highlighting children and teens. Fri, 26 May 2023 21:15:32 GMT /arts-culture/2023-05-26/durham-first-art-fridge-festival-monday Sharryse Piggott /wunc-music/2022-08-10/i-could-see-this-blowing-up-into-a-huge-event-raleigh-hosts-first-raleigh-wrld-fest Raleigh hosted its first RaleighWrld Festival on Aug. 6 where artists, influencers, and vendors were on hand to showcase their talents. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:24:44 GMT /wunc-music/2022-08-10/i-could-see-this-blowing-up-into-a-huge-event-raleigh-hosts-first-raleigh-wrld-fest Caitlin Leggett /show/the-state-of-things/2016-06-24/exploring-north-carolina-through-festivals Summer is here and so are summer festivals. While big events like MerleFest or the National Folk Festival get much of the attention, many smaller… Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:07:49 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2016-06-24/exploring-north-carolina-through-festivals Will Michaels, Frank Stasio /arts-culture/2016-06-24/exploring-north-carolina-through-festivals Summer is here and so are summer festivals. While big events like MerleFest or the National Folk Festival get much of the attention, many smaller… Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:07:49 GMT /arts-culture/2016-06-24/exploring-north-carolina-through-festivals Will Michaels, Frank Stasio