The City of Hoboken today announced internationally renowned artist Brenda K. Starr will headline the annual Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival scheduled for Sunday, May. 18. The artist, celebrated and known for her Grammy-nominated #1 pop ballad “I Still Believe,” first popular in the late 1980s, 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.
“We are excited to welcome Brenda K. Starr to headline this year’s festival and bring her incredible talent to the City,” said Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla. “From live music to local artisans and great food, the Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival has something for everyone and highlights what makes Hoboken such a special place to live, work, and visit. I encourage residents and vendors alike, to come and experience this wonderful cultural celebration.”
The highly anticipated event attracts over 30,000 visitors each spring and showcases the City’s vibrant cultural scene, on Washington Street from Observer Highway to Seventh Street. It features live musical performances on two stages, a variety of eateries, and over 300 artists, makers, crafters, and vendors.
This year, the City has partnered with EventHub, a digital event management platform, to streamline the vendor and sponsorship registration process. In addition to simplifying the registration process, the platform will provide residents with a digital map of vendors for the festival and allow them to purchase tickets for future events like the annual Spaghetti Dinner Block Party.
Vendor registration for the Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival is scheduled to open on Monday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. and will close once vendor capacity is reached. Vendors can visit https://eventhub.net/ to access the portal and begin the application process at that time.
First-time users will need to click “Log in,” create an account by selecting “participant,” and then provide the required information.
Vendors can contact the Division of Cultural Affairs for assistance with registration at CulturalAffairs@hobokennj.gov.
The Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival is supported in part by a grant from The NJ Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism - www.visitnj.org. For more information, contact the Division of Cultural Affairs at CulturalAffairs@hobokennj.gov.
