Next Up Music Inc.

05/20/2026

Come spend your afternoon with great music and even better company! Join us on June 20th at the Sons of Liberty Tap room for the Next up Youth music series. Sit back and support young local musicians as you enjoy a drink and relax!
All Ages Welcome

05/13/2026

June 11 - 5pm - Paddy's Beach Club

Get ready… the official Next Up Festival 2026 lineup reveal is here.
Join us for a night of music, community, and big announcements as we unveil the artists selected for this year’s festival — and reveal the Top 5 finalists battling live for the final performance spot.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-up-music-festival-announcement-party-tickets-1989330260360?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

One stage. One last chance.
Who’s taking the final slot at Next Up Festival 2026?

04/20/2026

We’re excited to help spread the word about this one.

Leo Brown's Senior Project "Creator or Appropriator" is bringing an evening of art, music, and movement to Track 15—featuring a live performance by Øeight & More.

🗓 Friday, May 1
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Track 15
1 Union Station, Providence, RI 02903

04/14/2026

CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS!

High school bands, solo acts, duos, trios — all genres welcome!

The Tim Stawarz Legacy (New London, CT) and Next Up (Westerly, RI) are teaming up to create something special this summer:

🌟 Wednesday Night Summer Concert Series
🗓 June 24 • July 22 • August 19
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank St, New London, CT

This is more than just a performance — it’s a chance to showcase your talent, gain experience, and be mentored as an emerging artist.

If you're ready to take the stage and share your music with the community, we want to hear from you!

⏳ Deadline to apply: May 3rd, 2026
⚠️ Limited spots available!

📩 Contact:
Chris MacKay
[email protected]

📞 860-303-5833

04/03/2026

We’re excited to team up with Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. for one of our special Next Up Music Series events

Join us on April 18 from 2PM–5PM for an afternoon of live music, great vibes, and community.
✨ All ages welcome
📍 1425 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown

Come hang, discover amazing local talent, and enjoy a perfect spring day with us.

04/02/2026

Calling all local food vendors and food trucks!

Next Up Music Festival 2026 is looking for great food partners to join us for an incredible day of music, community, and creativity. Our festival draws a strong crowd, and we are especially interested in vendors who can provide pop-up tent food service.

If you would like to showcase your business at this growing community event, we would love to hear from you. Visit www.nextupfestival.com/festival-volunteer-and-festival-vendors to apply.
Come be part of an amazing day in Westerly and help us keep the crowd well fed while the music plays!

04/01/2026

Every year on April 1, the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact at the United Way hosts 401 Gives, bringing together our community to support nonprofits across Rhode Island. Last year, nearly $5 million was raised for 600+ organizations—and we’re proud to be part of it again this year.

At Next Up Music Inc., we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for young musicians through mentorship, performance experiences, and community-driven programming. From helping emerging artists find their voice to producing our annual Next Up Festival in Wilcox Park (September 5 — save the date!), everything we do is about building a stronger, more inclusive music community.

If you believe in this mission, we’d be incredibly grateful for your support:

https://www.401gives.org/organizations/next-up-music?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ6DRRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVEkX_CXdnxinsvF7tDKWd9WTpsF9ay_MVknMtCFV40trwtZ-brkyqDbVDfI_aem_XIAmKTXCrWMeMO5yi_piHA

I’m ready to support Next Up Music on March 31, 2026 during 401 Gives 2026. Learn more about Next Up Music and all the other organizations participating in 401 Gives 2026.

03/14/2026

Congratulations to Kara McKee on the release of Love and Guts on March 11, 2026. Kara is a remarkable songwriter and an artist whose voice captures the heart with honesty, strength, and grace. We are truly honored to have her as part of the Next Up Festival team, and we are so excited to celebrate this beautiful new work. Wishing Kara all the success she so deeply deserves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1hrh9y4FrU&list=OLAK5uy_n2QGU_XcrYyMVZdfCCNqKJL7NmWI9ReGk

02/17/2026

Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. x Next Up Music Inc proudly present the
🎸 Youth Music Series 🎸

Featuring: Modern Aces + Loose

📍 Sons of Liberty
🗓 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 2 PM – 5 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Event

This series is all about giving young musicians a real stage, real audience, and real experience. Come support local youth talent, grab a drink (for the adults 😉), and be part of building the future of live music in Rhode Island.

Bring your friends. Bring your family. Let’s pack the room.

02/05/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable night of blues, soul, and powerhouse musicianship as the Knickerbocker All Stars hit the Black Box at The United Theatre !

This special performance features the incredible Alexus Lee & Arthur Migliazza, bringing their signature energy and brilliance to the stage.

📅 February 20
⏰ 8PM Start (Doors at 7PM)
📍 Black Box – United Theatre, Westerly