International recording star Brenda K. Starr, who had a No. 1 hit in the U.S. and success on the Latin America charts, will headline the annual Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival in May.
Starr, who is credited with “discovering” Mariah Carey, is known for her Grammy-nominated No.1 ballad “I Still Believe,” as well as her Spanish albums, including Te Sigo Esperando (RIAA-certified Gold and Platinum), No Lo Voy A Olvidar, Pétalos de Fuego, and the critically acclaimed Temptation, which earned two Latin Billboard Awards in 2002.
“We are excited to welcome Brenda K. Starr, an internationally renowned artist, to headline this year’s festival and bring her incredible talent to the City,” Mayor Ravi Bhalla said. “From live music to local artisans and great food, the Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival has something for everyone and highlights what makes Hoboken such a special place to live, work and visit.”
The event, scheduled for May 18, attracts more than 30,000 visitors each spring and showcases the city’s cultural scene, on Washington Street from Observer Highway to Seventh Street.
It features live musical performances on two stages, a variety of eateries, and over 300 artists, makers, crafters, and vendors.
This year the city has partnered with EventHub, a digital event management platform, to streamline the vendor and sponsorship registration process. The platform will provide residents with a digital map of vendors for the festival and allow them to purchase tickets for future events like the annual Spaghetti Dinner Block Party.
Vendor registration for the Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival is scheduled to open Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. and will close once vendor capacity is reached. Vendors can visit https://eventhub.net/ to access the portal and begin the application process at that time.
Vendors can contact the Division of Cultural Affairs for assistance with registration at CulturalAffairs@hobokennj.gov.
The Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival is supported in part by a grant from the state Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism ― www.visitnj.org. For more information, contact the Division of Cultural Affairs at CulturalAffairs@hobokennj.gov.