Beyoncé Knowles-Carter's birthday is around the corner, and fans across the U.S. are gearing up to celebrate the singer—including those in Music City, where a very special party is set to take place.
"Bey Fest," a Beyoncé-themed party, will take place in Nashville on the Grammy-winning singer's birthday, Sept. 4. Thrown by the Nashville-based experience group Kinesixx, the celebration will bring together the Music City Beyhive and other music lovers for a night of music. Beyoncé's SirDavis whiskey is an official partner of the event. So fans can also expect specialty cocktails galore.
The party will be at located The Mil, formerly Mercy Lounge, at 1 Cannery Row, kicking off at 8 p.m. and going until 1 a.m.
"Bey Fest was inspired by the way Beyoncé’s
music has become the soundtrack to so many moments in our lives. Her birthday felt like the perfect opportunity to celebrate not only the artist, but the excellence, evolution and cultural impact she exudes," Kinniex founder D'Llisha Davis told the Tennessean.
Davis said it was not only important to mark the singer's birthday, but also to have an experience driven by a Black creative.
"We wanted to create something intentional for Nashville's Beyhive. Something more like an experience that felt bigger than simply going to a club and hearing a few Beyoncé songs. It’s a full celebration created by people who truly understand and appreciate the culture surrounding her artistry," she said.
The event will feature several DJs including Nashville's Tikaafterdark and Truestarr. New York-based DJ Jacob Dior will also have a special set at the event.
Davis said she was intentional about the lineup of DJs, each of them bring a different feel to the event.
"I'm a fan of all three," Davis said. "Our DJs, Truestarr and TIKA, understand that Beyoncé’s catalog isn’t something you can just shuffle; there’s an energy, a story and an evolution behind it."
Davis said it was also important to bring Dior to Nashville, noting that he’s built a following on TikTok through his music mashups, including his Beyoncé mixes.
"He also did a mashup of GloRilla and Beyoncé that she featured while she was on tour. So, I thought that would just be a really good look to have somebody who has that direct presence when it comes to understanding her music, her catalog and how to move a room," Davis added.
Together, the DJs will take fans on a journey through Beyoncé’s career, with each bringing their own energy and perspective to the celebration.
"We approached it as a journey through every era. From Destiny’s Child and the early solo records to 'Lemonade', 'Renaissance', 'Cowboy Carter,' the remixes, features and fan favorites. We wanted every generation of the Beyhive to have its moment," Davis said. "The music, visuals, and theatrics are all designed to make each era feel intentional while keeping the experience high-energy from beginning to end."
Tickets for the event are now on sale, beginning at $30.
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