NYS Music 2023

Tag: ubs arena at Belmont park

  • Charlie Wilson to Headline R&B Love Fest At UBS Arena On Mother’s Day

    R&B powerhouse Charlie Wilson will be headlining UBS Arena this upcoming mother’s day as part of Jammins Events’ R&B Love Fest 2024. Featuring KEM and legendary r&b group, Dru Hill, this soul-watering experience is set for Sunday, May 12. Presented by concert promotion/production mainstays, Jammins Events, R&B Love Fest 2024 will feature performances from legendary and contemporary artists.

    Charlie Wilson to headline R&B Love Fest 2024 at UBS Arena
    Charlie Wilson at the main stage during Stavernfestivalen in Stavern on 08. July 2016. Lineup: Charlie Wilson (vocal)

    To be able to do this with Charlie Wilson, KEM and Dru Hill – the entire line-up of talented artists, we are truly excited.

    – Jammins Management Team

    After all, the one nicknamed “Uncle Charlie” is a musical force that has maintained relevancy in a career spanning six decades. Overall, the music icon has garnered 13 Grammy nominations, while topping the R&B charts 13 times with number one singles. Not to mention decades of sold-out concerts, a New York Times and Washington Post best-selling memoir, I Am Charlie Wilson, a BET Lifetime Achievement Award and a Soul Train Icon Award. As such, he has both a star on the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame and will be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024. 

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    Additionally, R&B veterans Dru Hill and KEM will be making guest appearance at R&B Love Fest. Of course, the former has cemented their place in R&B folklore through a series of No. 1 hits, while KEM has been a steadfast presence in the r&b landscape. Meanwhile, Dru Hill has received multiple awards and performed internationally and has topped the Billboard Music charts multiple times. 

    Tickets for R&B Love Fest go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 15 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.

  • Harlem Globetrotters On The Move as Basketball Innovators Return to UBS Arena on New Year’s Day

    The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, known for their on-court extravagancy, longevity and dominance of the Washington Generals, make their triumphant return to UBS Arena at Belmont Park to open 2024.

    Following a New Year’s Eve performance from Billy Joel, the record-breaking basketball entertainers will bring their unforgettable blend of athleticism and skills to the court to UBS to open the new year, taking on their fierce rivals, the Washington Generals, on Sunday, January 1, 2024 at 1pm. See Hammer, TNT, Bulldog, Cheese, Torch, Hot Shot, Jet, Wham and Thunder – just to name a few – as they run circles around the Washington Generals on the court and bring the hype to the crowd.

    Harlem globetrotters UBS Arena

    Presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs, the Globetrotters will continue to bring a show with unrivaled fan engagement. With pre-game offerings like the Magic Pass, unforgettable post-game access and more in-game fan interactions than ever before. Plus, fans might even find themselves at mid-court as part of the all-new, fan-filled Halftime Skills Showcase.

    But that’s not all – this year’s edition of the Globetrotter will be sponsored by their new official ball partner, Spalding. Moreover, beginning in December, the world’s most renowned basketball brand will be a constant at every destination. Additionally, fans will be able to take home an official Spalding Harlem Globetrotters basketball or get their hands on the new Harlem Globetrotters Marble Series ball on game day.

    The Harlem Globetrotters were originally organized in Chicago in 1926, first as the all-Black “Savoy Big Five” and would debut in January 1927 in Hinckley, Illinois as the New York Globetrotters. The name would change in 1930 to the Harlem Globetrotters, reflecting on the cultural notoriety of the African-American neighborhood in Manhattan, home to the burgeoning Harlem Renaissance.

    Proud inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, The Harlem Globetrotters epitomize basketball entertainment. With dynamic athletes and unmatched skills, they’ve team showcased their iconic brand of basketball in over 124 countries and across six continents since 1926. Winners of 2 Cynopsis Sports Media Awards and Emmy nominated for their hit NBC weekly series, Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward, they continue to make waves and stand as leaders across diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Information on the Harlem Globetrotters 2024 world tour is on their official website along with tickets.