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MAX, Austin Mahone, Blanco Brown, Ava Max & More To Headline Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day 2019

August 8, 2019 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day is always one of our favorite days of the year! It brings together our love of tennis and music in celebration of the start of the US Open Tennis Championships in New York City, in honor of tennis legend Arthur Ashe. The event is in celebration of tennis player and humanitarian Arthur Ashe, who co-founded the National Junior Tennis & Learning Network (NJTL) as a way to engage kids in the sport of tennis. NJTL is celebrating its 50th year in 2019, and you can be sure to see lots of NJTL participants at AAKD!

AAKD features a FREE Kids’ Festival on the grounds of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, that features tons of activities like face painting, balloon artists, story telling, pro tennis practice, music and of course lots of interactive tennis and fitness events! You can catch free musical performances on the grounds on the AAKD Festival Stage as well from up-and-coming stars like JAGMAC and Jenna Raine.

The event also features a show inside Arthur Ashe Stadium that brings together the biggest names in tennis and music for an unforgettable day. You’ll need a ticket to gain entry to the stadium show, but inside you’ll be treated to incredible performances as well as the chance to see the world’s greatest tennis players compete in fun challenges for their favorite charities. Performers this year include MAX, Austin Mahone, Blanco Brown, Meg Donnelly, Ava Max, and JD McCrary.

The event has a knack of booking stars before the make it big – Britney Spears, Rihanna, Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Backstreet Boys, Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes, and Ariana Grande are just a handful of past performers. Don’t miss out on one of the most fun events of the Summer and your chance to see the next big thing in music!

Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day 2019
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing, NY
Saturday, August 24th 2019
Kids’ Festival gates open at 9:30am
Stadium Show starts at 1:00pm
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AAKD Festival Stage Performers
JAGMAC
Jenna Raine
Stefan Benz
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Arthur Ashe Stadium Show Performers
MAX
Austin Mahone
Blanco Brown
Meg Donnelly
Ava Max
JD McCrary
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Featured Tennis Players
Rafael Nadal
Sloane Stephens
Novak Djokovic
Bryan Brothers

Learn more about Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day and read our recaps of past shows!

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Album Release, Music, Music Video

Fly By Midnight Release “The Boombox Series” EP

January 19, 2018 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Fly By Midnight have been putting in the hours and 2018 is shaping up to be a HUGE year for these guys! The guys just won Firefly’s “Big Break Artist of 2018” contest and get the once in a lifetime opportunity to perform at Firefly Festival in Delaware this May! Wanting to revive the most classic “guilty pleasure” tracks and the biggest female driven anthems from the early 2000s, Justin Bryte and Slavo just released a brand new mini EP to kick start the new year with some throwback vibes.

“The Boombox Series” mini EP is a small taste of Fly By Midnight’s wide musical influences. The first song they dropped was an infectious cover of Michelle Branch’s “Everywhere” which was literally everywhere when it first came out, and still follows us! The second track was Rihanna’s “Umbrella” which is such an iconic song that we still whisper sing it to ourselves every time it rains.

Today, FBM share the final track from their mini EP, “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne. JBryte and Slavo put their own twist on the power pop punk track with their distinct layered vocals making this a fun synthy remix that even the most secret fangirl wouldn’t be ashamed to admit they love!

Check out the fun video for their cover of “Complicated” below!

Grab a copy of “The Boombox Series” EP on iTunes or Amazon now.

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Country Music, Music, Thomas Rhett

FarmBorough Festival Announces 2016 Lineup

January 20, 2016 secretfangirls Leave a comment

***UPDATE: 2/9/16:
Unfortunately FarmBorough Festival has been canceled for 2016 per the FarmBorough website.

Last year the inaugural FarmBorough Festival took over Randall’s Island and brought 3 days of country music to NYC. The fest was such a success it’s coming back in 2016, and the first performers were just announced! Headlining this year’s festival are Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Toby Keith, along with a rare performance from Brooks and Dunn. Secret Fangirl faves Thomas Rhett, Kacey Musgraves & A Thousand Horses are also slated to perform over the 3-day festival in June. We had a blast at last year’s event and are so excited it’s back in NYC! The fest has 2 stages of music, plus great food and fun activities throughout the weekend.

FarmBorough Festival 2016
June 17-19 2016
Randall’s Island, NYC
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2016 Lineup (as of January 2016, more TBA)
Tim McGraw
Toby Keith
Jason Aldean
Thomas Rhett
A Thousand Horses
Kacey Musgraves
Brantley Gilbert
Billy Currington
Brooks & Dunn
David Nail
Eric Paslay
Lonestar
Ryan Kinder

Three day, general admission passes for the festival go on sale January 29th at 10am. Can’t make it all 3 days? This year they will be offering single day tickets for sale at a later date TBD. Head over to the FarmBorough Festival website for all the info, including ticket payment plans.

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Country Music, Friday Five, Music

Friday Five: FarmBorough Festival Day 2 Preview

June 19, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

We’ve been counting down the days since FarmBorough Festival was announced in October, but we’re finally just one week away from the big day! Last week we took a look at what artists to catch on opening day. Here are our must-see acts for Day 2, Saturday, June 27th when NYC goes Country!

1) Mickey Guyton – Main Stage – 3:00 PM
Mickey is one of country’s hottest young stars, and has been compared to LeAnn Rimes. She just released her first EP to rave reviews, and is currently on tour with Brad Paisley.

2) Brandy Clark – Main Stage – 3:50 PM
Brandy has written hits for nearly all of the big names in Nashville, including “Mama’s Broken Heart” with Kacey Musgraves. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2015 Grammy Awards for her stellar solo debut.

3) Striking Matches – Next From Nashville Stage – 4:15 PM
We were first struck by Striking Matches’ talent when they opened for Hunter Hayes a couple of years ago. We’re glad the duo is finding success after the release of their debut album earlier this year and can’t wait to see them again!

4) Charlie Worsham – Main Stage – 5:00 PM
Charlie has been working on his second album, a follow up to 2013’s “Rubberband.” We hope to hear some of what he’s been working on at the Festival!

5) Sturgill Simpson – Next From Nashville Stage – 7 PM
Sturgill has been making the festival rounds this year, already playing at Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo and Governor’s Ball, he knows how to win over any crowd.

Music

Demi Lovato To Headline DigiFest NYC At Citi Field

April 28, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

DigiFest NYC is back at Citi Field and this year Demi Lovato is headlining! The all day festival will feature some of your favorite Vine and Youtube stars like Jack & Jack, Lohanthony, and Macy’s Rising Star Competition’s Trevor Moran.

The all day festival is at Citi Field on Saturday, June 6th. The fest will have 4 stages, food trucks, concerts and more!Most VIP packages are sold out already but GA tickets are still available HERE.

Watch the official video for “Neon Lights” below!

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Country Music, On Tour, Sam Hunt

Sam Hunt To Headline “Country Night Lights Festival” in Ohio

April 16, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Sam Hunt is set to headline the inaugural Country Night Lights Festival this September in Athens, Ohio. The breakout country star has been blowing up the country charts, and he’s even started to crossover to pop radio with his latest hit, “Take Your Time.”

Check out the flyer for the Country Night Lights Festival below!

Tickets for the festival are only $25 and go on sale Friday, April 24th.

Country Night Lights Festival Ft. Sam Hunt
Saturday, September, 26th, 2015
The Venue of Athens
Athens, OH
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Sam is nominated for an ACM Award for Best New Artist, so be sure to vote and tune in this Sunday, April 19th!

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90s, Music, On Tour

90s Favorites Announced for 2015 Under The Sun Tour!

March 24, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

You know how much we love 90s music, which is why we love the Under the Sun Tour. The summer tour, launched by Marc McGrath & Sugar Ray, brings together some 90s favorites for an unforgettable night. Past tour mates have included Smash Mouth, Blues Traveler, Vertical Horizon and Fastball. This year’s lineup features Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Eve 6, and Uncle Kracker. Check out the dates below and get ready for an evening of “OMG I forgot about this song, this is my JAMMMM!”

Under the Sun Tour 2015
Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Eve 6 & Uncle Kracker
July 17 – Wildhorse Casino – Chandler, AZ
July 18 – Mandalay Bay Resort – Las Vegas, NV
July 19 – The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
July 21 – Saratoga Winery – Saratoga, CA
July 24 – Lane County Fair – Eugene, OR
July 25 – Emerald Queen Casino – Tacoma, WA
July 28 – Denver Botanic Gardens – Littleton, CO
July 30 – Ozark Empire Fair – Springfield, MO
August 1 – Hard Rock Live – Northfield, OH
August 2 – Centennial Terrace – Sylvania, OH
August 4 – Fraze Pavilion – Kettering, OH
August 6 – DTE Energy Music Theater – Clarkston, MI
August 7 – LC Pavilion – Columbus, OH
August 8 – Clearfield County Fair – Clearfield, PA
August 9 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
August 12 – Wisconsin State Fair – West Allis, WI
August 14 – Grand Casino Hinkley – Hinkley, MN
August 18 – Ravinia Festival – Highland Park, IL
August 20 – Sands Casino – Bethlehem, PA
August 21 – Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ
August 22 – Xfinity Live – Philadelphia, PA
August 23 – Indian Ranch – Webster, MA
August 24 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY
August 26 – Delta Classic Chastain Park – Atlanta, GA

More dates and artists are to be announced, so stay tuned!

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Music, On Tour, Shawn Mendes

Show Of The Summer With Shawn Mendes, Fifth Harmony, R5 6/28 At Hersheypark

February 13, 2015 secretfangirls 1 Comment

Shawn Mendes, Fifth Harmony, Sabrina Carpenter, Jacob Whitesides, R5, and Jack and Jack are all coming to Hersheypark on June 28th. With a lineup like this, it’s guaranteed to be the Show Of The Summer! It might be the perfect summer venue – you can even hit the theme park for a few hours before the concert. VIP packages are available, and include a meet & greet with the artists before the show! Visit ShowOfTheSummer.com and VIP Nation for more info. Hersheypark Stadium is also home to another fangirl fest – the Mixtape Festival, happening on the same weekend with NKOTB, TLC, Vanilla Ice & more. Can you say best weekend ever?

Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 14th!

Show Of The Summer (SOTS)
June 28th at 4pm
Hersheypark Stadium – Hershey, PA
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90s, Boy Bands, Music, NKOTB, On Tour

Mixtape Festival To Return to Hershey in 2015 with NKOTB, TLC, Sugar Ray & More!

January 21, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Mixtape Festival, the ultimate fangirl fest, is returning to Hersheypark Stadium this June after a one year hiatus. We’re not “festival people,” but we will make an exception for Mixtape, which brings together the best in 90s pop for an unforgettable weekend. We went to the inaugural fest in 2012 and saw NKOTBSB, LL Cool J, and 98 Degrees’ first show post- reunion. Needless to say, it was AMAZING, and we’re thrilled that Mixtape Festival is back in 2015! Check out the lineup below – tickets go on sale Saturday, January 31st.

2015 Mixtape Festival Lineup
NKOTB
TLC
Nelly
Sugar Ray
Vanilla Ice
Salt-n-Pepa

Mixtape Festival 2015
Saturday, June 27th 2015
Hersheypark Stadium – Hershey, PA
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Mixtape Festival is great because all of the artist play full sets, not abbreviated festival sets. There are usually fun activities to go along with the concert, like boyband vs. boyband dodgeball games and VIP afterparties. Visit MixtapeFestival.com for more info on tickets and VIP packages!

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We are all fangirls at heart.