Encore, encore! The final weekend of SHOUT! hits all the high notes from bluesy grooves to crowd-powered singalongs and beat-dropping creativity.
🎧 Song on the Spot
April 17 | 7–8:30 p.m.
📍 WonderDome
Why just listen to music when you can make it? Join producer Nigel Malone and fellow creatives to build a beat, write a hook, and record your own original track, no stage fright required.
🎤 SHOUT! Showcase
April 17–18 | First Ward Park Main Stage
The stage is set and the amps are on; SHOUT! Showcase returns with a stacked lineup of local legends and rising stars bringing Charlotte’s sound to life.
April 17 | 5–9 p.m.
Kick things off with the soulful stylings of the Lisa DeNovo Band, followed by the Blue Monday Band, serving up smooth blues and classic grooves to ease you into the weekend.
April 18 | Noon-2:30 p.m. and 6:30-9:00 pm
Afternoon blues comes courtesy of Contagious Blues Band (and yes, it’s catchy), while Swinging Richards bring jazzy flair and big-band energy to keep your Saturday night swinging.
April 19 | 2:00–8:00 p.m.
Close it out strong with a genre-spanning lineup: Roy Daye Jr. sets the tone, N-Spire and Envision bring the energy, and September takes you home with smooth, soulful vibes.
🎵 Pro Tip:
This weekend is all about participation. Don’t just hear the music, jump in, sing along, and maybe even create your own hit before the final curtain call.
🎧 The Art of the DJ: Free Workshop
April 18 | 2:00–3:30 p.m.
📍 WonderDome
Ready to drop the beat? Step into the DJ booth and learn the basics of mixing, transitions, and crowd control in this hands-on session where your playlist dreams become reality.
🎶 Joyful Noise: A Celebration of All Voices
April 19 | 2–4 p.m.
📍 WonderDome
Hosted by Jessica Macks, this powerful a cappella experience brings together voices of all ages and backgrounds for a goosebump-worthy celebration of harmony. No instruments, no limits. Just pure vocal magic filling the WonderDome.
🎤 I ❤️ Gospel Bingo
April 19 | 7–9 p.m.
📍 WonderDome
Hosted by Luna Love with beats by DJ CP The People’s Champ, this high-energy mashup of gospel hits and bingo brings the praise and the play. Expect big laughs, big vocals, and big “BINGO!” moments in a night that’s equal parts revival and party.