Summer Soulstice Music Festival Will Return in June
Milwaukee, WI – The East Side Business Improvement District (#20) “ESBID”, a partner in the City’s efforts to develop and support strong businesses and the community on the East Side of Milwaukee announced it is planning to hold the Summer Soulstice Music Festival for the first time since 2019. The event will take place on Saturday, June 18th. The East Side’s Executive Director, David Smulyan, made the announcement saying, “I just think the timing is right. It has been a challenging few years and most people are ready to go back to some semblance of normalcy. I believe everyone is looking forward to getting out this summer and enjoying themselves.”
In fact, it is the 20th year of Summer Soulstice. The inaugural event was in 2001, and since it was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, this year marks the actual 20th anniversary. The event has traditionally included three musical stages, with a variety of vendors and activities covering an extended stretch of North Avenue and several side streets. Mr. Smulyan stated that in this first year back, he and the BID Board of Directors wanted to put on a reimagined event, with one large stage and the activation of a couple of smaller musical venues — one planned inside Black Cat Alley and another being considered near one of the three entrances to the Oak Leaf Bike Trail that are in the BID. Mr. Smulyan emphasized that the festival will continue to offer a free showcase of great musical bands along with a variety of food, arts & crafts, and activities.
Please refer to the following links for more information on vendor applications, sponsorship opportunities, and ongoing updates in the coming weeks.
Summer Soulstice – http://www.summersoulsticemke.com
The East Side Business BID – https://www.theeastside.org
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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