Jermaine Dupri and Dallas Austin are set to headline Atlanta’s first R&B Soul Picnic Festival.
The 2-day inaugural healing experience takes place this weekend and will be hosted by The Promenade in Piedmont Park. The festival will promote mental health while highlighting influential DJs in the music industry. Music producers Jermaine Dupri and Dallas Austin are headlining the event alongside a slew of prominent DJs. Additionally, the list of DJ performances includes DJ Baby Yu, DJ Trauma, DJ Mars, and more.
“We’ve all had a bad couple of years surviving this pandemic,” Dupri said in a statement. “We lost loved ones and hope in the process. Our souls need some healing, what better way to heal our souls than some good ole R&B music, I mean music period.”
The event creators Jacob and Ais York say the festival will also be providing a healthy space for attendees to receive “musical, spiritual and/or emotional” healing.
“This is a weekend to forget all your worries and troubles. And come out, dance, and love being a part of a community again,” Jacob says. “We wanted to build an inclusive festival where we can all escape and enjoy one another’s energy with a whole lot of amazing music. All are welcome with open hearts and open minds. Can’t wait to see you there.”
The festival will feature local vendors and a special “Soul Healing Center” activation. The activation will have many wellness resources, including homeless prevention, substance abuse, suicide prevention, yoga, and therapy chats with certified mental health professionals.
A limited number of VIP tickets are currently on sale for the indoor/outdoor experience.
