ALDERMAN STEPHANIE COLEMAN TO BE JOINED BY MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, U.S. CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN JACKSON, AND VARIOUS ELECTED LEADERS IN KICKING OFF THE FIFTH ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL

16th Ward Alderman Stephanie Coleman
16th Ward Alderman Stephanie Coleman

ALDERMAN STEPHANIE COLEMAN TO BE JOINED BY MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, U.S. CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN JACKSON, AND VARIOUS ELECTED LEADERS IN KICKING OFF

 THE FIFTH ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL

 

PHILANTHROPIST EARLY WALKER ANDE&R TOWING TO SURPRISE 

A STRUGGLING FAMILY WITH A BRAND-NEW CAR, 2024 NISSAN CENTRE!!

 

OVER 5,000 TO CELEBRATE THE VIBRANCY, RESILIENCE AND PROMINENT FUTURE OF THE ENGLEWOOD AREA THROUGH THE ART OF MUSIC

 

RAP ARTIST MEGA STAR “BOOSIE,” R&B GROUP “AND GRAMMY AWARD WINNING GOSPEL ARTIST LE’ANDRIA JOHNSON EXPECTED TO HEADLINE AN IMPRESSIVE CAST OF SINGERS/GROUPS 


 “WE ARE ENGLEWOOD PROUD!” 

Saturday, September 13th, 2025 @ 3:00 PM

 (PRESS CONFERENCE)

64th and Halsted, Chicago, Illinois

(Noon until 10:00 PM)


(Chicago, IL) – Stephanie Coleman-Alderman of the 16th Ward- will be joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, local Congressmen, State SenatorS, State Representatives, Chicago Aldermen, and Cook County Commissioners’ is kicking off the much-anticipated Fifth Annual Englewood Music Fest. (EMF) Over 5000 people are expected once again to partake in an evening full of love, stellar music performances, awesome food, and beautiful vibes.

The Englewood Music Fest will be held in conjunction with the Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation (GECDC). Collectively they will celebrate “Englewood Excellence” -- its past, present. and the future. The event will feature live music, local vendors, back-to-school programming, prizes, and more!

“I’m grateful to have such dynamic star entertainers such as Boosie, Next, and LeAndria Johnson as well as other performers coming to Chicago to bring joy, laughter, and peace to the thousands expected in attendance. Englewood is the very fiber of Chicago that produces talent, wonderful musicians, and products that can be viewed and heard nationwide. We are truly ENGLEWOOD PROUD!!”

The organizers are excited to coordinate this important event and are encouraging businesses and institutional partners who have helped revitalize the area to join in the sponsorship of this historic event for the Englewood area.

“This festival is our annual free gathering that strengthens our community, celebrates the talent of Englewood, and provides opportunities for families to come together in a safe, vibrant setting. I am proud to lead this 5th anniversary celebration and to invite everyone to register on the Englewood Music Fest website to attend at no cost, with optional upgrades for an elevated Hennessy lounge experience and opportunities to support the festival through donations.”

The mass audience is allowed free entry with registration on the Englewood Music Fest website.

In addition, the Alderman will join Chicago Philanthropist and VMS Towing Executive, Early Walker, as they will launch EMF’S first car give away to an event attendee. The giveaway is being sponsored by VMS’s E&R Towing. Walker and Coleman will surprise a family that is struggling with the nation’s economy with a fully loaded 2024 Nissan Centre.

The day-long event will start at Noon on Halsted at 64th Street. It will feature local and nationally renowned musical artists as well as food, retail and service vendors, health awareness and screenings, school supplies, youth activities and a senior pavilion. We are expecting approximately 5,000 people to attend in person.

Alderman Coleman is grateful for this year’s sponsors: Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Wintrust bank, Grow Greater Englewood, Teamwork Englewood, E&R Towing, and Hennessey.


Important Notes:

 

· 2nd year on the KKC campus (64th & Halsted)

· No on-site parking; guests are encouraged to utilize public transit and rideshare.

· Green Line train (Halsted stop) is recommended; rideshare through Lyft is encouraged.

· Food trucks and the Libations Garden will be open throughout the event.


 

New for 2025

· Premier Senior Pavilion offering a dedicated space with accessibility and comfort for our senior attendees.

· Expanded Children and Young Adults activities, curated by the Englewood Arts Collective

· Food trucks and Libations Garden featuring Ikes Liquor and Hennessy

 

Community Partnerships and Experience:

 

· Arts and stage experience curated by the Englewood Arts Collective

· Enhanced stage experiences from 12:00 PM–4:00 PM

· Senior Pavilion premiere location for dignified, comfortable viewing

· Family-friendly activities designed for children and young adults.



Visit the Englewood Music Fest official website to register for free admission, upgrade options, and the latest line-up announcements.


Follow Englewood Music Fest on social media for updates and spotlight features.

 

Artists/Performer Bio (source-Wikipedia)


Boosie (formerly Lil' Boosie), is one of the most sought-after rappers in America. He began rapping in the 1990s as a member of the Southern hip-hop group “Concentration Camp.” He eventually pursued a solo career in 2000 with the release of his debut album Youngest of da Camp. After leaving the label the following year, he signed with Pimp C's Trill Entertainment to release his second studio album, For My Thugz (2002). One of the most prominent figures of Southern hip hop, Boose has gone on to release thirteen solo studio albums, as well as seven collaborative albums and 44 mixtapes.


The ever-popular group, Next, enjoyed immense popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s. They are best known for their Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit single "Too Close". They are also known for "Wifey", "Butta Love" and "I Still Love You", all of which still receive frequent airplay on Urban Adult Contemporary radio stations in the U.S. and internationally.


Le’Andria Johnson is considered by many music observers as the most eccentric voice in the gospel music industry. She was the season three winner of the BET gospel singing competition show ,“Sunday’s Best.”

Johnson's Sunday Best coronation song, "I Shall Leap into My Destiny", co-written by Johnson, entered the Billboard Gospel chart at number 1. Johnson's post-Sunday Best recording The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson was released in August 2011. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Gospel Albums, number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Independent Albums, and number 24 on the Billboard 200. Johnsons' second major-label album The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson, which included seven new songs, was released in February 2012. Johnson is the first Sunday Best contestant to receive a Grammy Award, which she won in 2012 for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance.

The organizers are excited to coordinate this important event and are encouraging businesses and institutional partners who have helped revitalize the area to join in the sponsorship of this historic event for the Englewood area.


Instagram: @englewoodmusicfest

Website: englewoodmusicfest.com

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