Music is Art is proud to unveil its newest event, The 716 Music Expo
Taking over Babeville on Saturday, April 23rd the 716 Music Expo is for WNY musicians and music lovers alike. Featuring a trade show with music industry vendors, 8 workshops presented in conjunction with Buffalo Music Club, and an evening performance featuring some of Buffalo’s best soul, R&B, and hip hop artists.
The trade show will run from 1p-5p and feature venues, recording studios, merchandise providers, college music programs, production companies and more. Workshops will run from 2p-6p with two amazing options at the top of each hour. The evening performance will feature Kenyada Nikile, Farrow, and Buffalo hip hop artists Rick Hyde, Heem, and LoveBoat Luciano; collectively known as Black Soprano Family (BSF).
“For this, our inaugural event, we hope to mirror what goes on in the big music cities and offer something for every local musician, at every level. If you play music in WNY, you need to be here.” said Tracy Fletcher, Music is Art’s Executive Director. Music is Art isn’t new to showcasing the talent here in our own backyard, but this event will focus on the hip hop scene that is making a name for itself locally.
Tickets are on sale now and range from $10 – $50. For a complete list of vendors, workshops and performers, or to purchase tickets please visit www.musicisart.org/expo or www.babevillebuffalo.com
