Wilmington Peace Festival

08/16/2026

Thank you, Night Nurse Reggae Redemption Radio 📻

08/16/2026

Hello everyone. It is with much sadness but also much gratitude and appreciation that I let you all know that World Music Weekend is going to have to be canceled, or at least postponed for the time being. Ticket sales are just not where they should be and the venue has suggested that we hold off and our board and sponsors agree. I agree too.

I think what we were preparing for was going to be really special and I do hope to attempt it, or something like it, in the future with more prep time and energy.

I want to really emphasize how grateful I am for all of your support and willingness to try to pull this off. Cultural music is something I studied in college and it’s really important to me and I know it is to all of you as well. This doesn’t mean no forever, just for now.

I want to send a special thanks to Kimberly, the Night Nurse, who has been promoting this event on her radio show, Reggae Redemption. Please go give her a follow and support her.

We’re going to take some time to pause, reflect, and readjust. Please join us on September 21st at 6pm at Long Leaf Park for Peace Day in the Park. Shelter 6!

Peace,
Anna 🌻☮️

08/04/2026

Welcome SeaLevel Stringband to World Music Weekend at Hannah Block Historic USO- Community Arts Center on the second day of the event, August 30! ☮️

Sealevel Stringband is an old-time string band based in Wilmington, NC, dedicated to keeping the tradition of Appalachian mountain music alive — even down here at sea level. The name is a nod to that contrast: music born in the hills and hollers of Appalachia, now played and shared along the Cape Fear coast. 🎻

Old-time music is rooted in the music traditions of the Southern Appalachians, traditionally played on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and upright bass, all acoustic, all played together rather than in solo turns. Musicians gather in a circle, locking into the same tune for verse after verse, building a hypnotic, danceable groove meant to be played together rather than performed for an audience. 🪕

That spirit of togetherness is at the heart of what the Sealevel Stringband does. They host a bi-monthly open jam session at Fermental in Wilmington, NC, welcoming pickers, fiddlers, and listeners of all skill levels. All are welcome to pull up a chair, join the circle, and take part in a tradition that’s been passed down, tune by tune, for generations. 🪗

Special thanks to Night Nurse Reggae Redemption Radio and Jesse Bradley (Kind of Cool Productions) as well as The Children's Museum of Wilmington and Wilmington Symphony Orchestra who will all be onsite doing their thing! ☮️

08/03/2026

Welcome Blarney Brogues to World Music Weekend on August 30 at HBHUSO/Community Arts Center - grab an encoreILM magazine to see what time they’re playing!

The Blarney Brogues are Wilmington’s finest Celtic band. Playing year round from Southport to Topsail and beyond, they bring a taste of the Emerald Isle to the East Coast. Join the Brogues for a show and you can expect a fun mix of pub tunes, Irish rock, heart melting ballads, and traditional instrumentals. Slainte!

Special thanks to sponsors, The Night Nurse Reggae Redemption Radio and Jesse Bradley as well as The Children's Museum of Wilmington and Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and 86 Prints

07/30/2026

Have you gotten your tickets to World Music Weekend presented by Wilmington Peace Festival, Night Nurse Reggae Redemption Radio, and Kind of Cool Productions?

Also sponsored by The Children's Museum of Wilmington, Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, encore magazine, and 86 Prints.

A whole weekend of music from around the world with an emphasis on peace. ☮️

The Wilmington Peace Festival inspires, educates, and mobilizes us toward a culture of peace within ourselves, our communities, and our world.

07/27/2026

Welcome Trio Romanze! They’ll be playing World Music Weekend on Sunday, August 30th, toward the beginning of the day. Check out encoreILM for the exact times!

Trio Romanze was founded in Wilmington, North Carolina in 2022 when band leader Daniel Ramirez set out to create a unique musical group with a fresh flow and authentic Latin vibe. The band originally began as a duo, but later welcomed a percussionist, whose rhythmic style completed the sound and transformed the group into the trio it is today.

Inspired by passion for romantic music, the group chose the name Romanze, a nod to the timeless spirit of romance and heartfelt expression that defines in each performances.

Today, Trio Romanze performs a vibrant blend of Latin music influenced by the traditions of Mexico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. The repertoire includes boleros, son, bachata, and other beloved Latin styles, along with creative Spanish-language interpretations of classic rock hits. The performances combine rich harmonies, lively rhythms, and a romantic atmosphere that brings audiences together through music. ☮️

Special thanks to presenting sponsors, The Night Nurse Reggae Redemption Radio and Jesse Bradley

07/27/2026

Post 2/2 from Songs of Peace 2026 presented by WIlmington Peace Festival and encore magazine at Waterline Brewing Company in June!

Sorry it's taken so long to get these up! Life is full and some things get pushed to the side for a while but here are the gorgeous, magnificent photos from Kyle Grossman Photography! What a spectacular night that was, Songs of Peace! Thanks again to everyone involved. It's amazing to see so many people gather together for peace! ☮

07/27/2026

Post 1/2 from Songs of Peace 2026 presented by WIlmington Peace Festival and encore magazine at Waterline Brewing Company in June!

Sorry it's taken so long to get these up! Life is full and some things get pushed to the side for a while but here are the gorgeous, magnificent photos from Kyle Grossman Photography! What a spectacular night that was, Songs of Peace! Thanks again to everyone involved. It's amazing to see so many people gather together for peace! ☮

07/26/2026

Closing out Saturday night at World Music Weekend on August 29, selah_dubb will bring us Reggae vibes and teach us a little bit about Rasta music!

Feel the rhythm. Share the love. Celebrate the message.

Get ready for an unforgettable performance with Selah Dub! Blending the heartbeat of roots reggae with soulful grooves and positive energy, Selah Dub delivers music that moves your body and lifts your spirit. Having shared the stage with reggae legends including The Wailers, Steel Pulse, Black Uhuru, Collie Buddz, and The Movement, the band brings a seasoned, high-energy show filled with infectious rhythms, conscious lyrics, and good vibes for all ages.

Join us as we come together for a day of peace, community, and music that inspires. Bring your family, your friends, and your dancing shoes—because when Selah Dub takes the stage, every beat is a reminder that love is louder, unity is stronger, and the music belongs to everyone. One love. One people. One unforgettable celebration. ☮️

Special shouts out to Night Nurse Reggae Redemption Radio and Jesse Bradley (Kind of Cool Productions) for supporting this event as well as The Children's Museum of Wilmington and Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and encoreILM

Grab a hard copy of Encore to find the lineup times! 😎

07/25/2026

A slight change in the lineup! On the poster, you’ll see Perry Smith (Perry Smith) but in that place will actually be Perry’s band, AXIOM! 😎

AXIOM is a collaboration of multi-instrumentalists Mike Hanson, Diana Zaccaria, and Perry Smith. They have been performing in the Wilmington area since 2010 with appearances at restaurants, breweries and special events. Their influences are a mixture of Latin Pop, West African Polyrhythms, and Middle Eastern music. They are excited to have Kelly Hawes, Samra, join them for an exciting display of Belly Dance.

This graphic was not created by AI. ☮️

Catch them at 2:45pm on August 29 at HBHUSO/Community Arts Center for World Music Weekend, co-presented by Night Nurse Reggae Redemption Radio and Jesse Bradley (Kind of Cool Productions)