R&B, new soul and hip-hop festival Sol Blume returns to Sacramento for the first time in four years

After welcoming nearly 40,000 attendees to Sacramento’s Discovery Park last year, R&B, new soul and hip-hop music festival Sol Bloom returns to Sacramento on April 29th and 30th.

last year’s headliner They were all black women — Jazmin Sullivan, Jane Aiko, summer walker When Jorja Smith – When This year’s lineup A response focused on non-male artists.Performer Mariah the Scientist, Ella Mai, Jesse Reyez, Alex Isley When pink pantherless I am among those doing the trek to Sacramento. Brent Fires Headline Saturday, April 29, Bay Area Artists Kehlani Headlines for Sunday, April 30th.

Kehlani isn’t the only Bay Area artist in this year’s line-up. Tui, Mark E. Bassey, Samaria, Christian Clear When noodlesKehlani’s DJ, along with Vallejo’s up-and-coming artists, are all from the area. La Russellreleased two new collaborative projects (Dragonfly When Omaha) in January.

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Sol Bloom Festival producer and longtime Sacramento resident Chaez Boswell, a maverick in Sacramento’s musical world that has historically hosted rock and Americana acts, emailed CapRadio: , the team said it looked forward to hosting travelers and out-of-town performers “for years to come.”

“I think Sacramento has a weird label of being a very active rock city,” said co-founder Justin Nordan. During an interview with CapRadio in 2019“But Sacramento is more than that.”

This year, the festival team will receive some grant money from Visit Sacramento, which also provided financial support to Sol Blume last year.

Boswell added that he hopes the festival will grow into one of Northern California’s most popular annual events and one of the largest independent music festivals in the country.

“We hope our event will help usher in a new era for Sacramento because the essence of Sol Blume is rooted in diversity,” said Boswell.

The Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Sacramento hosted the festival in 2018 and 2019 before moving to a larger venue in 2022 after a two-year hiatus. The move brought new logistical challenges such as managing queues at ticket booths, entry gates and food stations. Boswell said the team hopes to improve this year along with lighting, transportation and signage.

“We will be hiring more support staff and local vendors to ensure a smoother experience for everyone involved,” he said.

While no proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results are required to attend the festival, the team says it will encourage attendees to “stay vigilant” and provide updates. Health and Safety Protocol Days and weeks leading up to Sol Blume.

First-time ‘Blumers’—Sol Blume attendees—Boswell recommends bringing comfy shoes, considering the festival takes place outdoors and you’ll arrive early.

“One of last year’s best moments really happened in the early afternoon when we hosted an immersive animal exhibit where fans could literally play with rare butterflies,” he said. “This year we have even more surprises in store that the headliners alone cannot afford to miss.”

Festival says ADA access will be available Parking, shuttle bus, admission, viewing, restrooms, experience services, accommodation of service animals. You must request an ADA pass. [email protected] At least 72 hours before starting Sol Blume.

Festival tickets are now on sale, with a limit of 4 tickets per customer. One ticket is valid for both days. General admission tickets are $200 plus, while VIP tickets, which include “exclusive expedited entry” and “premium view of the stage,” are $400 plus. VIP tickets are also only available to attendees who are 21 years of age or older.