If the day is long, why not fill it with music? And if you’re going to have music, why not throw in storytellers, food, arts and crafts and maybe even a little Shakespeare? That’s the idea behind the Brunswick Arts Council’s Solstice Festival coming to Ocean Isle Beach Park, on the mainland at 6483 Old Georgetown Road SW, on Saturday, June 21 from 10 am to 8 pm.
You’ll be able to hear others perform or join the fun yourself during three hours of Open Mic performances. To participate in the Open Mic shows, just scan the QR code on the graphic on this page. This year’s Solstice Festival is happening in conjunction with the worldwide Make Music Day event. What’s make Make Music Day you ask? Mary Beth Livers, executive Director of the Brunswick Arts Council explains:
“Make Music Day, which originated in 1982, is a global celebration observed on the same day in over 1,000 cities across numerous countries. This unique music festival invites everyone to participate, regardless of age or skill level. Whether you’re a budding amateur or a seasoned professional, there’s a place for you in this harmonious gathering.
The beauty of Make Music Day lies in its inclusivity. It doesn’t matter whether you’re strumming your guitar on a front porch, belting out tunes on a grand stage, or tapping out rhythms on a city sidewalk. All musical styles are welcome—jazz, rock, classical, hip-hop, and everything in between.
And the best part? It’s completely free and open to the public. So, mark your calendar for June 2, and let’s create a symphony that resonates around the world!”
Make Music Day SOLSTICE FESTIVAL at Ocean Isle Beach Park
Performance stage times
10 am — Purple Reign
11 am — BAC Community Players A Midsummers Night Dream, 30 minutes, Rosina Whitfield Director
11:30 am — Dougy “YellowBeard” McKenna story telling & performance
Noon — The Reflections
1 pm — Camp Fireball w/Corey Howard
2 pm — Empress
3 pm – 6 pm — Open Mic-3 hours – use QR code to follow instructions to free entry
6 pm — Ian Daviz
7 pm — Tina Smith Trio-Tina Smith, Lynwood Salvo, Bass, Cliff Hackford, Drums
BRUNSWICK BAND at Leland Cultural Arts Center 7-9 pm
A free evening of swing and big band music.
MUSIC TRADERS. MUSIC JAM. 4-6 pm Shallotte
