By Mabel Pais

TOO BIG FOR ONE CITY.

TOO BIG FOR ONE WEEKEND.

THE FESTIVAL ONLY NEW JERSEY COULD CREATE:

NORTH TO SHORE June 2023

NJPAC produces first-of-its-kind celebration of music, technology, comedy, and film over three jam-packed weekends in June 2023

Watch the promo video – youtu.be/u8o8pcvbspA

With the astounding success of the first week of the North to Shore Festival on which New Jersey embarked, Asbury Park will continue the celebrations in the second week: June 14-18.

The NJPAC-produced June mega-festival continues to showcase theatricals, comedy performances, visual arts exhibits and workshops, hip hop concerts, spoken word poetry readings, dance performances, storytelling events, fashion shows, street fairs and more added to expanding calendar of events.

Hundreds of New Jersey artists will take center stage at more than 60 new events added to the lineup of the inaugural North to Shore Festival, the three-city, three-weekend summer celebration of the arts, film and tech slated for June 2023.

An extraordinarily diverse roster of artists who’ve built their creative careers in three of the state’s most iconic and culture-rich cities — Newark, Asbury Park and Atlantic City — will perform thanks to grants from the North to Shore Festival.  This unprecedented festival is designed to illuminate the breadth of New Jersey’s cultural offerings and provide a unique window into the thriving arts scenes in each city.

Dozens of North to Shore grants have been awarded to artists and groups in each city to enable them to bring this spectacular tapestry to life on each weekend of the festival.

Listen to the announcements of the Governor & First Lady Tammy Murthy: youtu.be/yJtrwwZnJU0

Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy took the stage at NJPAC’s Prudential Hall, in March this year, alongside NJPAC President and CEO John Schreiber, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Asbury Park Mayor John Moor, and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small to announce the North to Shore Festival, an extraordinary three-city celebration of arts and technology launched on June 7.

This inaugural, month-long festival showcases the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. Hosted by three incredible and unique cities, Atlantic City (June 7–11), Asbury Park (June 14–18) and Newark (June 21–25), the North to Shore Festival brings together 50+ venues for an unprecedented celebration of Jersey-wide excellence, aligned with Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy’s vision for a festival worthy of the Garden State’s legacy in the arts and innovation.

“Today, we are thrilled to announce North to Shore — New Jersey’s first multi-city festival celebrating the very best of music, comedy, film, and technology,” said Governor Phil Murphy.

 “This superstar event, held over three weekends in June, will attract folks from all over, creating another great reason for tourists to visit the Garden State as well as opportunities for local businesses in three of our iconic cities to shine. These festivals will generate economic activity and have a significant impact on our region and we look forward to shining a light on the diversity, creativity, and energy that makes New Jersey unique this summer.”

“Beyond our global superstar headliners, North to Shore will also showcase the headliners of tomorrow. From producers to artists, filmmakers to comedians, this month-long celebration will also serve as an opportunity to elevate dozens of local performers and talent,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “We look forward to sharing New Jersey’s exceptional culture with the rest of the country and enjoying a festival that will undoubtedly be like no other.”

Asbury Park (June 14 – 18)

Partner Venues:

Asbury Park Library

Turf Club

Springwood Ave Park

McLoones Supper Club

Robinson’s Ale House

Stone Pony Summer Stage

Asbury Lanes

The House of Independents

The Wonder Bar

6/14 – Brian Fallon w/ Donovan Woods – The Stone Pony

Brian Fallon of Gaslight Anthem 

June 14, 2023 – Stone Pony Summer Stage

NJ’s Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem strips it down this summer with an intimate singer/songwriter performance showcasing the joy of living in the moment

6/14 – Sensational Soul Cruisers – The Wonder Bar

6/15 – TechUnited:NJ BetterCapital Conference – Asbury Lanes

TechUnited: BetterCapital Conference

Thursday June 15, 2023 – Asbury Lanes

Celebrate and explore technology with other top innovators at the TechUnited: BetterCapital Conference on June 15 at Asbury Lanes.

6/15 – TechUnited:NJ Catalyst Awards – Asbury Lanes

TechUnited: Catalyst Awards

Thursday June 15, 2023 – Asbury Lanes

Celebrate entrepreneurs at the Catalyst Awards Ceremony June 15 in Asbury Park with North2Shore

6/15 – Dentist with Special Guests Little Hag and Low Light – The Wonder Bar

6/16 – Vintage Turf Club Show – The Turf Club/AP African-American Music Project

6/16 – Demi Lovato – Stone Pony Summer Stage

Demi Lovato

June 16, 2023 – Stone Pony Summer Stage

Get ready for pop-rock powerhouse Demi Lovato to bring the house down with raw honesty and pure passion this summer.

6/16 – Brick and Mortar – House of Independents

6/16 – Nicole Atkins – The Wonder Bar

Nicole Atkins

June 16, 2023 – The Wonder Bar

Shore native Nicole Atkins brings her unique fusion of Broadway theatricality, classic rock, 60s psychedelia + plenty of soul to the stage this summer.

6/17 – The B-52’s – Stone Pony Summer Stage

The B-52’s 

June 17, 2023 – Stone Pony Summer Stage

American new wave sensation The B-52s are bringing their pop music lovefest to the Summer Stage.

6/17 – The Haunting w/ Echo Plum + Surf Haven – House of Independents

6/17 – The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw – The Wonder Bar

The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw

June 17, 2023 – The Wonder Bar

The Smithereens and Marshall Crenshaw bring catchy 1960s-influenced pop-rock tunes with attitude to the Jersey Shore.

6/18 – Clarence Clemons Celebration: Jarod Clemons and the Late Nights – The Wonder Bar

Clarence Clemons Celebration

June 18, 2023 – The Wonder Bar

Jarod Clemons youngest son of legendary E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons hosts this special celebration with his band “The Late Nights”,  one of the brightest lights on the current Asbury Park music scene!

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

Westside Wednesday

June 14, 2023 – Asbury Park Library

An Evening of Springwood Ave. Art (featuring Turf Club Photography Collection) Presented by The Turf Club/Asbury Park African American Music Project.

Sensational Soul Cruisers

June 14, 2023 – Wonder Bar

When you want to shake your groove thing, New Jersey’s own Sensational Soul Cruisers is just the ticket.

Dentist/Little Hag/Low Light

June 15, 2023 – The Wonder Bar

It’s a three-in-one as Dentist, Little Hag, and Low Light share a bill to rock Asbury Park at The Wonder Bar for N2S.

Brick and Mortar

June 16, 2023 – The House of Independents

Don’t miss the sick beats, brilliant tunes + off-the-hook performances by Jersey’s own Brick + Mortar.

Vintage Turf Club Show

June 16, 2023 – Turf Club

The Turf Club is back and ready for rejuvenation. Celebrate the West Side of Asbury Park with Asbury Park African American Music Project.

Old School Dance party featuring the Bouie Brothers Disco Dance Party

June 17-18, 2023 – Springwood Avenue Park

Shake your groove thing at the Old School Dance Party featuring the Bouie Brothers Disco, presented by The Turf Club/Asbury Park African American Music Project.

North2Shore:

For the latest updates and new concert listings, visit northtoshore.com 

@north2shore

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

Learn more at NJPAC.org.

(Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Health & Wellness, Education, Cuisine, Spirituality, and Business)