ListenUp! Long Island is hosting its Spring Carnival Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, March 7, in Patchogue with live and music in an interactive setting.
Now entering its third year, the festival has been known to attract as many as 700 attendees. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the carnival runs until midnight, at Stereo Garden, located at 9 Railroad Ave.
“We feature original musicians that are Long Island based but also we have national act talents,” said ListenUp! Co-Founder and President Shay Motion. Headliners include All Fires, a post-punk electronic band, and pop star Jules Walcott, with over one million TikTok followers. They will join 10 local performers and one emcee/musician to keep the live music running all night.
“We make the event like an immersive indoor amusement park experience where they can see all the amenities available, such as live painters,” Motion said. “Our artists exhibit features an estimated 17 artists, and we also feature local businesses. So we have local business sponsors and vendors that help support the event and support music and arts. The idea for the entire organization…is to embrace the community and the creative arts on Long Island.”
This festive atmosphere will be the creative springboard this year for several artists commissioned by the Huntington Arts Council to design a mural entitled Community in Color. Other artists are also encouraged to find live inspiration, or they can display their artwork for the crowds passing through.
According to Motion, “It makes the event more immersive. While listening to music, attendees can walk around and see a gallery of all kinds of creations.” Other features include a Carnival Quest treasure hunt with prizes, as well as games, a raffle and food.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite for $25 or at the door for $35.