YES! Fest – A Celebration of Music and Arts in Downtown Peabody!

June 1st is almost here, and the excitement is building for YES! Fest! This FREE music and arts festival will occur in downtown Peabody on Saturday, June 1st, from 1 PM to 9 PM. The festival aims to showcase the incredible talent of northeast Massachusetts and create a vibrant meeting place for creatives and art lovers to connect and support each other.

Festival Highlights

Live Music Performances: YES! Fest will feature a diverse lineup of local acts across various genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone. The performers promise to deliver unforgettable sets from rock to hip-hop to Latin pop.

Vendor Market: At the vendor market, attendees can explore a curated selection of local artists and brands, discovering unique handmade jewelry, LGBTQ event merchandise, ceramic trinkets, glass art, and secondhand apparel.

Local Food and Drink: Granite Coast Brewery will serve frosty pints all day, perfect for enjoying the music from their patio. Gallo Nero will offer $1.50 slices alongside their regular menu and bar. Guests can return their food to the show or Granite Coast for a complete festival experience.

Lineup Details

Pretty Rotten @ 1:00 PM: A tenured rock band playing classic covers and catchy originals.
Cody Care @ 2:10 PM: A singer/songwriter/guitarist with mellow rock vibes.
Solmaria @ 2:50 PM: A bilingual artist blending Gospel, Hip-hop, and R&B influences.
Paula Feris @ 3:30 PM: A slam-poet turned Latin-pop artist.
I$aac Groove @ 4:10 PM: A staple of the Salem rap scene and founding member of Plotmore Records.
Miz Diamond Wigfall & Buster Pants @ 4:45 PM: Iconic members of Salem’s “Hometown Queeros” drag group.
Bars Over Bars Hip-Hop Showcase @ 5:10 PM:
- Cyan Sueño (bilingual)
- JFX
- LENNYDONTCARE
- Brent Julian
Not Bad Pretty Good @ 6:10 PM: An indie rock band with a unique twist on originals and covers.
The Far Out @ 7:10 PM: A high-energy pop-funk band from the North Shore.
Justin Clancy ft. PVMHS Full-House A Capella @ 8:10 PM: An accomplished alt-pop artist from Peabody, backed by Peabody High’s A Capella club.

Artist Market Details

RexWraps: Copper and silver wire-wrapped jewelry.
RichAndGay: LGBTQ events brand.
Gliss Glam: Handmade costume jewelry.
Remembering Bunnies: Handmade ceramic jewelry and trinkets.
Rose Glass Art: Homemade glass art.
KDThrifts: Women’s secondhand apparel.

An Authentic Festival Experience

The mission of YES! Fest is to create an authentic festival experience in an area that rarely hosts such events. By bringing together electrifying performers, talented vendors, and delicious food, the event aims to create a fantastic day of creative celebration. YES! Fest will be streamed live on their YouTube and public PTV local channels.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Creative County Initiative, the festival organizers can compensate the performers while providing them a platform and audience to build their portfolios. Gratitude is also extended to the Peabody Cultural Collaborative for their support. Special thanks to Creative Collective for helping us push this festival forward!

Through YES! Fest, PeabodyTV aims to cultivate creativity, celebrate diversity, and strengthen the bonds within the northeast MA art community. Attendees can look forward to an event that elevates artists and fortifies a sense of pride and unity.

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YES! Fest promises to be a memorable day—don’t miss it!

YES! Fest – A Celebration of Music and Arts in Downtown Peabody!