Dell Music Center’s 2018 Essence of Entertainment Concert Season will kick-off on Thursday, July 5th with Kem, Tamar Braxton and Damien Escobar
This summer’s concert series will include performances from Erykah Badu, Ne-Yo, Patti Labelle, Charlie Wilson, Gregory Porter, Talib Kweli, Kool and The Gang, En Vouge, Lyfe Jennings, Avery Sunshine and more
PHILADELPHIA– May 11, 2018 – The Dell Music Center’s 2018 Essence of Entertainment Concert Season opens Thursday, July 5th with three music sensations: R&B performers Kem, Tamar Braxton, and Damien Escobar. Tickets for the 2018 Essence of Entertainment season will go on sale Saturday, May 19 at 10am. Information about tickets for individual shows can be obtained at the Dell Music Center’s new website: www.TheDellMusicCenter.com or Ticketmaster.com.
The Dell Music Center is a world-class amphitheater located in East Fairmount Park. The Dell is a cultural treasure offering top-notch amenities and quality entertainment at a fraction of the cost of comparable venues.
The 2018 Essence of Entertainment lineup features the following performers:
- Thursday, July 5th-Kem, Tamar Braxton, Damien Escobar
- Thursday, July 12th-Kool and the Gang, EnVogue
- Thursday, July 19th- Gospel singer and actress Tamela Mann
- Sunday, July 22nd -Ne-Yo, Lyfe Jennings
- Thursday, July 26th- Charlie Wilson, Avery Sunshine
- Friday, July 27th- Philadanco & Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
- Thursday, August 2nd- Erykah Badu, Talib Kweli
- Thursday, August 9th- Classic Soul
- Thursday, August 16th- Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, Ralph & Major
- Thursday, August 23rd-Patti LaBelle & Gregory Porter
In addition to the Essence of Entertainment concerts, the 2018 Dell Music Center line-up will include the following shows and events:
Movie Nights
- WaWa Welcome America Movie Night- Featuring a viewing of The Nutty Professor
- A viewing of the Black Panther film on August 21st– Black Panther is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cultural Programming
- PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company, long recognized for artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers and electrifying performances, will again grace The Dell stage July 27th. Founded in 1970 by Joan Myers Brown, PHILADANCO has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides. The Dance company consistently performs for audiences that represent a blend of people from diverse communities. Part of their mission is to development and empower youth with leadership skills that facilitate achievement and success in the world of dance and everyday life.
- The Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra (BPCO) will return to The Dell this summer. Under the leadership of award-winning Music Director Jeri Lynne Johnson, BPCO performs classical music in a way that reflects the ethnic, age and gender diversity among its musicians while also fostering community engagement.
ABOUT THE DELL MUSIC CENTER
The Dell Music Center is Philadelphia’s premiere outdoor entertainment venue, providing world-class music entertainment for more than 45 years. The Dell was named the Best of Philly 2017 by Philadelphia Magzine. Located at 2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive, The Dell provides high-quality, diverse, cultural entertainment at affordable prices. Visit www.TheDellMusicCenter.com for more information. Follow the Dell on Twitter @DellMusicCenter and “Like” us on Facebook.
ABOUT PHILADELPHIA PARKS & RECREATION
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR) advances the prosperity of the city and the progress of her people through intentional and sustained stewardship of nearly 10,200 acres of public land and waterways as well as through hundreds of safe, stimulating recreation, environmental and cultural centers. PPR promotes the well-being and growth of the city’s residents by connecting them to the natural world around them, to each other and to fun, physical and social opportunities. PPR is responsible for the upkeep of historically significant Philadelphia events and specialty venues, and works collaboratively with communities and organizations in leading capital projects and the introduction of inventive programming. To learn more about Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, visit us at www.phila.gov/parksandrec, and follow @philaparkandrec on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Tumblr.