New music festival promises to bring ‘diverse lineup’ to Escambia County

Olivia Wilson
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PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Greater Gulf Coast Music Festival, a new festival that “aims to celebrate diverse cultures and genres in Escambia County,” is coming to Escambia County’s Equestrian Center next week.

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The festival is set for 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, according to a release.

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Festival attendees can listen to a “diverse lineup” of performances, play games, and win prizes.

The following is the list of artists slated to perform at the festival:

  • Brett Stafford Smith

  • Mass Kunfuzion

  • Golpe Latino

  • Grupo Folklorico Mitotiani

  • Debra Martin

  • Kirk Jay

  • Jamell Richardson

  • Pensacola Youth Ballet

  • Nathya Joseph

  • Bollywood Dance

  • Dragon Dance

General admission tickets to the festival are listed at $25, though the release notes that VIP, group, and children rates are available. To purchase tickets, visit the Greater Gulf Coast Festival’s Eventbrite website.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the construction of the St. Jude Family Life Center in Cantonment, the release said.

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For more information on the festival, contact Joan Wallace at 850-380-6844.

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