Upcoming events.
Uptown Melody x Live From the Boogie Anniversary Celebration
Mvdii, President of XCLSV Events and proud Founder of Live From the Boogie will be co-hosting with Uptown Melody’s Ayanna The Singer for our collaborative anniversary celebration 🎉 It’s FREE, it’s OUTDOORS and it’s LIVE MUSIC w/ FEATURED ARTISTS & A JAM SESSION 🔥 With dope vendors, raffles and special guests this is the event of the summer you will not want to miss! So lock in your FREE SPOT today and join us in our amazing celebration Friday July 26th 8p at Walnut Bar & Grill 🎊
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/xclsvevents/live-from-the-boogie-x-uptown-melody-anniversary-celebration
Pride & Soul
We started our Pride Celebration in 2021 so the LGBTQIA+ community in the Bronx and Uptown area could have a place to be their true authentic self. June 21st we present our 4th celebration with an Open Mic and Showcase at the Andrew Freedman Home 💫
Pride & Soul 🌈Sounds by DJ Kaykay 47, hosted by Nicco Dia & featuring ShineonJayyy & Yutopian 💯
Limited tickets still available, let’s continue to celebrate Pride in the Boogie Down Bronx 💖
Wine & Soul: Mental Health Edition
We are back to regular programming with the return of Wine & Soul 🍷🍫🎶 We’ll be at the Andrew Freedman Home for our Open Mic & Showcase on Thursday May 30th 7p with special guests Durieux and Jerome Heka. This edition we are highlighting Mental Health Month, creating a space for creatives to share their self care tools on their artistic journey. Open mic slots available, lock in your spot via bio or by visiting wineandsoul24.eventbrite.com 💫
BX Creatives Connect
Join the Bronx Council on the Arts and Uptown Melody for our 3rd Annual BX Creatives Connect 🎉 Network with local artists, build community and enjoy a night packed with live entertainment. Featured performances include Black Lotus Band, Caesar the Poet and the WRT Collective 💫
Free to attend
Location: Bronx Brewery Backyard
Uptown Fever: birthday bash gone r0gue
Uptown Melody is proud to present Uptown Fever: birthday bash gone r0gue. Join us in a beautiful mansion in the Bronx for an evening of live music and dance as we travel back to a more groovy and retro era. Sounds by DJ Sabrosura. Live music performances by Brianna Knight and Mariah Eskoh, featuring a special set by our Aries birthday queen, gone r0gue.
70s and 80s inspired attire is required. Let's move, groove and celebrate!
Follow us on Instagram for updates and special announcements: @theuptownmelody
Visit uptownfever.eventbrite.com for tickets.
Ladies First Mixer
Uptown Melody’s first event of 2024 will be Wednesday March 6th celebrating Women’s History Month 💜 In collaboration with the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Sankofa Haus and Amanda Septimo join us for this free event for women entrepreneurs, creatives and supporters. Join us for an evening of networking, resources and live entertainment 💯
Free RSVP with this link:
https://bronxchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/3613
Performing 101 Presents: Outside of Comfort
Performing 101 is proud to present our end of year Showcase & Food Drive
✨Outside of Comfort ✨
Join us at the Andrew Freedman Home as seven artists present a special presentation showcasing singing, rapping and poetry.
Performing 101 is Uptown Melody's 8 week artist developement workshop dedicated to assisting creatives in confidence, storytelling and peformance techinique. We are incredibly proud to wrap up the year with up-and-coming artists and our community. Free entry with donation of a canned good or non-perishable item.
RSVP at outsideofcomfort.eventbrite.com 🎟️
Artist Harvest Mixer
📣CALLING ALL MUSICIANS, POETS, WRITERS, DANCERS, VISUAL ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, ACTORS, VIDEOGRAPHERS and MORE 📣
Uptown Melody will be having our final mixer this year at Bronx Council on the Arts 🎭
Join us for our Artist Harvest Mixer 🍁as we provide a space for creatives of all art forms to connect 💫 The evening will include ice breakers, group activities and information on upcoming BCA resources 💯
Uptown Melody & BCA collaborations are always a vibe so place in your calendar and sign up for your free rsvp today at artistharvest.rsvpify.com 🙌🏾
Bronx Native Day
Uptown Melody has the honor of curating a performance set for Bronx Native Day 🎉🎉🎉
Join us at this wonderful community event as we celebrate 6 years of The Bronx Native. We thank Bronx Native for being supporters of Uptown Melody since day one! We appreciate all the collaborations and love. Let’s keep elevating the culture and creativity of the Bronx together 💯
Bronx Summit
Uptown Melody is proud to be collaborating with Live From The Bronx x The Bronx Summit to present the 2nd Annual Bronx Summit 💯
The Bronx Summit focuses on elevating the artistic genius of creatives and changemakers of color here in The Bronx. We will be curating a special performance set of BX & Uptown creatives and assisting with the overall event 🙌🏾
Lock in your tickets today to be a part of this historic event. A day experience of Speakers, Panels, Live Music, Vendors , a Business Pitch Competition and more
2 Year Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday July 8th Uptown Melody celebrates it's 2 Year Anniversary! Uptown Melody is a platform dedicated to providing live music events and artist development to the Bronx & Uptown community. In our two years we have curated 30 events including Showcases, Open Mics, Networking Mixers, Artist Workshops, and Wellness Events.
We are excited to celebrate with our family, friends, supporters and lovers of the performing arts.
Special Presentation by Performing 101 Workshop Artists: Mvdii, Kaona Lavoe, gone r0gue & Jodye
Special Guest DJ Wawa + Anthony Anderson on Drums
Dress Code: Grown & Sexy, DRESS TO IMPRESS!
Food and Drink available for purchase. Complimentary sweet bites. Special Guest Vendors will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more details!
Unable to attend but would like to support? Donate a ticket and we'll provide it to an attendee in need.
Uptown Melody events include photography and videography used for advertising, educational purposes and web content. Please inform us if you do not wish to be a part of our media content.
Pride Celebration
Uptown Melody and BX Writers will be presenting our Pride Celebration: Open Mic & Showcase 🌈 The lineup is EPIC and you know for Pride we always have a good time. Early Open Mic slot link is in our bio 🎤
Featured Artists include Blue Jay, Jerie Moore, IQ & Haus of Us.
Sounds by DJ Ultraviolet 📀
Special Guest Host Nicco Diaz 👑
Food sponsored by Barrio BX🇵🇷
RSVP at pridecelebration.eventbrite.com 🎟️
Hip Hop 50th Open Mic
Step up to the mic and celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop at the Bronx Library Center!
The Bronx Library Center is hosting an Open Mic night to highlight the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop featuring Uptown Melody. All levels of experience and performances are welcomed. Whether you’re into poetry, comedy, spoken word, singing or freestyle rap, all are encouraged to participate in this event. Come share your love for the genre as we celebrate the history of Hip-Hop, and discuss the Bronx’s place in Hip Hop’s history 💯
Come along with your family and friends as we support and encourage our creative community members during this historic milestone 💫
Bronx Creatives Connect
The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA), together with Uptown Melody, is excited to once again bring Bronx artists together at the Bronx Brewery for Bronx Creatives Connect on Friday, May 19th at 6pm.
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As part of BCA’s 2023 BX Expressions Performance Series, we invite you to connect with local artists, build community and enjoy a night packed with entertainment, featuring exciting performances by Niemah Bugg, Heartbreak Crew and Roya Marsh. Special Guest Vendors Lenmye, 6 Line Florals and Nova Essence.
BX EXPRESSIONS: Uptown Royalty
Bronx Council on the Arts & Uptown Melody is proud to present: A Night with Uptown Royalty ✨
Join us this Thursday 6-8pm as Uptown Royalty share their vibrant renditions of covers and original songs at Bronx Park: Oscar Comras Memorial Mall. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy free live music outdoors 😎
📍2141 Bronx Park East
Enter at Bronx Park East and Lydig Avenue
Rain Date: Wednesday May 17th
✨ Uptown Royalty NYC is truly a new musical phenomenon. Created by sensational seasoned stage veterans husband/wife dynamic duo Jodi Music & Ron Renaissance. Their fresh, new exhilarating sound fusion of Electric Latin Soul combines the best attributes of each genre creating a sonic landscape that’ll keep you dancing all night long!✨
Ladies First: A Women Creatives & Entrepreneurs Mixer
Uptown Melody and Sankofa Haus invites you to a night of Networking & Live Performances in honor of Women’s History Month including:
Complimentary First Drink
Women Owned Small Business Vendors
Giveaways
Business & Artist Resources
Follow @theuptownmelody and @sankofahaus on Instagram for more updates. We'll see you there!
Uptown Melody events include photography and videography used for advertising, educational purposes and web content. Please inform us if you do not wish to be a part of our media content.
Men-tal Space
Uptown Melody x Creatives & Civilians (@tacotuesdayopenmic) are proud to present Men-tal Space: Exploring Men's Mental Health through the Performing Arts and Community Discussion. Join us for a night of live performances, Q&A panel and an open conversation on Men's health and wellness.
Featured Artists include Tarik Cummings, Elee James, RQ Tek, Coach Marcus and Christian Moret. Food and Beverage available to purchase from iNine Bistro. Arrive early for Happy Hour Specials. Hosted by AD Skolar and Ayanna The Singer.
Uptown Melody events include photography and videography used for advertising, educational purposes and web content. Please inform us if you do not wish to be a part of our media content.
Wine & Soul
Uptown Melody & TAG UP Studios is proud to kickoff the 2023 Season with our collaborative event Wine & Soul 🍷🍫🎶
Join us for an intimate night of Live Music, Open Mic performances and vibes from TAG UP DJs 💿
Featured Artists of the night include Jaswiry and Zequan. Hosted by Ayanna The Singer. Doors open 7pm. You won’t want to miss this Pre-Valentines experience♥️💫🌹
Tickets sell fast so purchase yours today at wineandsoul.eventbrite.com 🎟️
**Limited Open Mic Slots**
**Early Arrival for Sign Up Sheet or Purchase Open Mic Slot Ticket**
** If using tracks have it ready to Airdrop or transfer via USB**
Performing 101 Showcase
Monday December 12th 7pm Uptown Melody's Performing 101 Workshop will be presenting our End of Year Showcase! Live performances by Mvdii, Jodye and Tracy Hayes 💫
These performers committed to 6 sessions of Artist Development improving their confidence, vocal technique and stage presence. Enjoy their presentations and a Q&A where they will share their experiences and future plans. Hosted by Uptown Melody founder, Ayanna The Singer at TAG UP Studios 📍
DA' BLOCK: A BX Music Fest
The Bronx is defined by its Culture and Creativity. As the birthplace of Hip-Hop, our community has provided the world with Music, Art, Fashion, Food, Literature and Pop Culture Icons. It’s time to celebrate our contributions with a festival that’s dedicated to The Bronx.
Join the movement August 27th as we present a diverse lineup of Artists and DJs. Support small businesses in our community. Food and drink available to purchase from Empanology and The Bronx Brewery.
Uptown Melody Anniversary Celebration
Uptown Melody is proud to present our One Year Anniversary Celebration 🍾🎉🥳
Join us as we present a night of Live Performances, BX Entrepreneurs, Giveaways and After Party Vibes 💃🏾🕺🏽🪩
Saturday July 16th
8pm-Midnight
$20 Online/$25 At Door 🎟
Bronxlandia (@bronxlandia)
910 Hunts Point Avenue
Pride Celebration
✨Saturday June 25th BronxArtSpace and Uptown Melody is joining forces to present Pride Celebration: An Open Mic showcasing Bronx LGBTQ+ Artists, A Special Collaboration with FEM-FORMATION. Join us as we honor Pride Month✨
✨Featuring Spoken Word Artist Nicco Diaz and Singer-Songwriter Carecuca. Sign up to perform or come through to enjoy the arts. Free with RSVP✨
Mariah Eskoh "My First" Release Party
Mariah Eskoh’s Epic Album Release Party at iNine Bistro. RSVPs are filling up quick! Make sure you Secure your Spot💫 Link in Bio as we celebrate “My First….” 🌱💿🌹🎧
✨ A Night of Live Music and Celebration with Opening Acts by @king.kamayera , @elaineinurlane , @quotethemc and @emeliavero 🎶
Visual Art by @emagarcia__ 🎨
Music by @djhearnoevil 🎧
Taco Tuesday Specials provided by @ininebistro 🌮🍷🎶💐
Hosted by @adskolar , @sue.rye.uh & @ayannathesinger. Enjoy a Special Performance by @mariaheskoh with a Live Band as she shares her new project and story. Free to attend with Suggested Donation. Presented by Uptown Melody and Creatives & Civilians. We’ll see you there ✨
BX EXPRESSIONS: Durieux
In collaboration with The Bronx Council on the Arts, Uptown Melody will be co-producing its first Full Concert Experience ✨
Join us Friday June 3rd as we bring back our Soulful Uptown Melody Alumni, Durieux, to headline BX Expressions Concert, part of NYC Parks Arts, Culture and Fun initiative with Special Guest Zeyi 💯
We’ll be at the newly designed Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater at St. Mary’s Park 💫
Wine & Soul: The Final Chapter
Wine & Soul: The Final Chapter is wrapping up Uptown Melody’s residency at Tag Up Studios this Wednesday May 11th. We are celebrating with an Open Mic, Wine, Giveaways and Good Vibes. Hosted by Ayanna The Singer. Sounds by DJ Mari D. Come through to share your art or simply enjoy the Wine & Soul energy 🍷
Bronx Creatives Connect: A Night of Performances & Networking for Creatives
Uptown Melody and Bronx Council on the Arts are collaborating to bring you "BX Creatives Connect!" Pull up to the Bronx Brewery for a night of performances, networking and community. We have Ayanna The Singer hosting the night with performances by:
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• Lew & The Upper Room
• Lea Dance & D.I.M
• Josue Caceres
Sounds DJ Sabrosura & XCLSV Events
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It's going to be an unforgettable night! Make sure to RSVP, Free to attend.
Cannabis & Classics
The People Have Spoken!!!! Uptown Melody will be collaborating with XCLSV Events, Buddy & Vegan Botanika to present Cannabis & Classics, a night of throwbacks, a tribute to the Birthday Legend Luther Vandross, live performances and 4/20 treats. Space is limited, $10 Tickets, RSVP today, We’ll see you there!
Wine & Soul Chapter III
Wine & Soul Chapter III: A Grown & Sexy Open Mic and Showcase
Hosted by Ayanna The Singer
Featuring Danny Love & J Rose
Sounds by Mari D
***Limited Open Mic Slots Available
$10 Online (Link in Bio)/ $15 At the Door***
A TAG UP Studios and Uptown Melody Collaboration
Music & Mingle: A Networking Mixer for Women in Music
CALLING NYC WOMEN SINGERS, SONGWRITERS, RAPPERS, PRODUCERS, DJS, MUSICIANS AND MUSIC CREATIVES! Uptown Melody and So Am-I-Worthy are proud to present Music & Mingle: A Networking Mixer for Women in Music.
Join us for a night of connecting and open discussions on the experience of being a Woman in the Music Industry. Hosted by Ayanna Williams and Valencia Callens. Raffle Prize provided by saturnsoapnsuch. Food and Beverage available for purchase from The Boogie Down Grind Cafe.