06/16/2024
Thank you to everyone who came out to Double Dutch Fest 2024 Block Party & the Double Dutch Fest 2024 Double Feature After Party! Your support and love is why we do what we do🙌🏾
Double Dutch Fest is back on June 15th, 2024! Tickets to the Double Feature Afterparty are out now✌🏾
Thank you to everyone who came out to Double Dutch Fest 2024 Block Party & the Double Dutch Fest 2024 Double Feature After Party! Your support and love is why we do what we do🙌🏾
DOUBLE DUTCH AFTER PARTY SCHEDULE: King’s
After the block party, head to our Double Feature After Party from 7pm -2am, hosted at & .parlour at 14 W Martin st. Raleigh, NC 27601
Tickets for sale at the Block Party and at the door.
DOUBLE DUTCH AFTER PARTY SCHEDULE: Neptunes .parlour
After the block party, head to our Double Feature After Party from 7pm -2am, hosted at & .parlour at 14 W Martin st. Raleigh, NC 27601
Tickets for sale at the Block Party and at the door.
DOUBLE DUTCH FEST BLOCK PARTY SCHEDULE
The party gets started today at 12pm on Fayetteville st in Downtown Raleigh!
🤘🏾DOUBLE DUTCH DAY🤘🏾
Here’s some important info to know before the celebrations begin👏🏾👏🏾
FESTIVAL PARTNER SHOUTOUT: Flavor Hills
“Flavor Hills stands as a vibrant beacon in North Carolina’s dining scene, a Black-owned venue that marries community with cuisine in a rich, elevated atmosphere. This isn’t just a place to eat; it’s a cultural hub where artists showcase their talents, professionals forge connections, and friends gather to celebrate life’s moments, big and small. Here, the music is as carefully curated as the menu, creating an ambiance that’s both inviting and electric. Dishes are crafted from the freshest local ingredients, each one bursting with flavor that promises to delight.
Flavor Hills is more than a restaurant—it’s a place where the community comes together, making every visit a memorable experience. Join the celebration and see why Flavor Hills is not just a meal, but a movement.”
Big thanks to for supporting our Juneteenth festival and providing delicious soul food to our community. Being a black owned business in downtown Raleigh is so important and unfortunately way too rare. We’re happy to partner with Flavor Hills, and hope y’all show them some love too!!🙌🏾🙌🏾
🗣️Come out to our Juneteenth celebration tomorrow in downtown Raleigh, Double Dutch Festival!!
🪩Block Party starts at 12pm and goes until 6pm, and then we got a stacked Double Feature After Party at & .parlour tomorrow night from 7pm to 2am!🪩
*New Addition* ARTIST SHOUTOUT: One Speaker Radio
“OneSpeakeRadio is a genre blending DJ collective based out of NC made up of Bailo, Paesano, and Mikey Sharks. Creating a community where we bring a mixture of cultures, ethnicities, and lifestyles onto a dance floor you didn’t know existed powered by the chunes you didn’t know you needed “
We’re fortunate enough to add One Speaker Radio to our block party lineup this year to start things off right🤘🏾 if you’ve never seen an OPR set, get ready!
Catch One Speaker Radio tomorrow starting off our Block Party at 12pm on Fayetteville st in downtown Raleigh!
FESTIVAL PARTNER SHOUTOUT: Radio One / K97.5
“Our presence is felt. From lyrical Hip Hop and rhythmic R&B to soul-stirring Gospel, provocative Talk/News and even Sports, Radio One is where urban listeners turn for entertainment, inspiration and information. Our listeners trust us. We’ve proven to be a community partner; always providing a mic to amplify the voice of Black America. Our communities know our over 150 on-air talents not just as voices, but faces they see in the community engaging in the issues that impact Urban America.
It’s been over 40 years. We aren’t going anywhere. Black culture is here to stay – and so are we.”
Big thanks to for supporting our Juneteenth celebration this year in Downtown Raleigh, and for support our community for years. It’s amazing when you see large cultural hubs in the community giving back and supporting local organizations trying to make a difference!
🙌🏾Come out to our Juneteenth celebration “Double Dutch Festival” this Saturday, June 15th! 🙌🏾
🗣️Free Block Party from 12-6pm on Fayetteville st. in downtown Raleigh and After Party from 7-2am at & .parlour on E. Martin st., hosted by !
Festival Parter Shoutout: Artsplosure
“RALEIGH’S NONPROFIT ART AND CULTURAL EVENTS PRODUCTION STUDIO
Since its first festival in April 1980, Artsplosure has presented scores of outdoor programs and large-scale festivals featuring thousands of established and emerging visual, performing, and interdisciplinary artists in numerous traditional and non-traditional indoor venues and outdoor settings.“
Artsplosure has been an incredible supporter of Double Dutch Festival and we truly would not be here today with them!! Thank you to the amazing team at Artsplosure who believed in us, the vision, and continually strive to give back to their community with amazing festivals & celebrations year round!
Don’t miss Double Dutch Festival in downtown Raleigh this Saturday June 15th!
Block Party 12pm-6pm on Fayetteville st and E. Hargette st
Double Feature After Party 7pm-2am .parlour
Local Organizations at the Block Party!
This Saturday during the Block Party, we’ll be lucky enough to have these amazing local organizations on site:
butter.shutter
AND we’re going to have a double dutch workshop hosted by Double Dutch and Rhythm from 1:15pm-2pm!!
Don’t miss out on these great local orgs or some of the workshops/ activities & live music during our Juneteenth celebration the Double Dutch Festival!!
This Saturday, June 15th 12pm-6pm
👉🏾LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS👈🏾
We’re accepting Volunteer applications until this Friday! If you’d like to help out and be apart of the festival this year, please feel free to apply in our bio!
Volunteer Perks include:
*20% discount on Festival Merch
*FREE ticket to the Kings/ Neptunes Afterparty 🎟️
*Snack and Drinks during the event 🥪
*Making a difference in your community 🙌🏾
☝🏾Application to apply in our bio☝🏾
BEVERAGE SPONSOR SHOUTOUT! OMG Lemonade 🍋
“OMG Lemonade is a lemon based all natural juice that replaces the fake and provides, nutrient dense vitamin packed -fruit flavored blended lemonades that energizes the body. After trying it, your first impression will be OH MY GOD!! Try flavors like strawberry 🍓 passion, Lemon 🍋 Drip, Mint- Lemon, Strawberry 🍓 Mint, Juicy Ginger, Pineapple Paradise, Hibiscus 🌺 Island, and the one and the one and only mango-licious lemonade debuting at double Dutch block party. Replace the fake-Drink OMG Lemonade!
OMG is proud to be sponsoring Double Dutch to celebrate Juneteenth 2024 bringing culture and community to a space that unites and symbolizes freedom. We look forward to making this event a success celebrating love for our people- keeping it OMG! “
Don’t miss out on during our Block Party with an SPECIAL FLAVOR just for Double Dutch Fest!
This Saturday on Fayetteville st and Hargett st in Downtown Raleigh! June 15th 12pm-6pm
Sponsor Shoutout! BIG THANKS to some of our sponsors that make Double Dutch Festival possible!
Community is one of our core principles and thanks to the love and support from our community, we’re able to throw the festival! Being a positive force of change is a vision we hold dear, and we’re fortunate their are some other organization that feel the same!
Don’t miss out on our annual Juneteenth celebration this Saturday, June 15th
Block Party 12-6pm & After Party from 7pm-2am at & .parlour!
🙌🏾DOUBLE DUTCH FEST IS THIS WEEK🙌🏾
SATURDAY JUNE 15th
Starting off the festival with our annual Juneteenth Block Party, bigger and better!! 🗣️This year fest is not last years fest 🤘🏾☝🏾
ARTIST SHOUTOUT: Sonny Miles
“Sonny Miles is a multi-instrumentalist illustrating themes of self-reflection, social relations, intimacy, and black culture through singing and songwriting. His reflective work draws from personal experiences, interpretations of stories and various soundscapes. His distinction is his spirit and approach to creativity, encouraging listeners to engage with and defy their conventionality in relation to black music.”
🗣️Don’t miss Sonny Miles headlining set at during our Double Feature Afterparty next Saturday, June 15th 7pm-2am!
🎟️Link in our bio🎟️
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Jooselord 🏴☠️🏴☠️
“With a voice that commands attention and lyrics that cut to the bone, Jooselord is a force to be reckoned with. A native of Durham, NC, he’s become a mainstay to the city’s thriving indie music scene, bridging the gaps between Hip-Hop, Punk, and Hardcore crowds. Known for his electrifying stage presence, Jooselord’s live shows are legendary, and his energetic performances have earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting and dynamic artists in the industry.
His music is gritty southern trap, NY boom bap, and the energy of Punk rock mixed with conscious lyricism - a unique combination that makes him stand out among other artists. Also known as the “Moshpit Messiah, Jooselord is a 3-time Carolina Music Award winner and previous winner of WRAL’s Best Local Artist.
With a dedicated fanbase of “Pirates”, Jooselord is quickly becoming one of the most respected and influential voices in the game leading the charge in a new wave of Hip-Hop.”
If you’ve never caught one of Jooselord’s sets, they are a force to be reckon’d with🤯
🗣️Don’t miss Joose at during our Double Feature Afterparty next Saturday, June 15th 7-2am!
🎟️Link in our bio 🎟️
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: LesTheGenius
“The son of Sierra Leonean parents, LesTheGenius (Leslie Robbin-Coker) was born in Edmonton, London England and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. Inspired by other Carolina natives such as J Cole, Mez and 9th Wonder, Les is able to create a unique style focused on socially conscious lyrics enhanced through his rhythmic delivery over genre-fusing tracks drawing from his diverse social background.
Les received his first national break through an unlikely outlet for most musicians, the Raleigh artist landed a spot on former President Barack Obama’s favorite music of 2019 playlist with his hometown anthem “Raleighwood Hills”. Since then, Les has been able to keep up momentum amassing over 3 million streams independently across platforms with his remarkable single runs and performing at notable festivals such as Eno River Festival & Hopscotch Music Festival opening up for Glass Animals, Gunna, Lucky Daye and more.”
🗣️Don’t miss LesTheGenius at during our Double Feature Afterparty next Saturday, June 15 7pm-2am!
🎟️Link in our bio🎟️
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: 3AMSOUND
“Originally from Raleigh North Carolina,
3AMSOUND refined his melodic mood infused with elements of melodic hiphop and indie rock
3AMSOUND articulates the challenges we face as humans experiencing pain, love, and growth. His music provides solace, hope and comfort as he speaks from a personal perspective letting you into his world and taking you on a journey through your own world.”
🗣️Catch 3AMSOUND at our Double Feature After Party at next Saturday, June 15th 7pm-2am
🎟️Link in our bio🎟️
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Shame Gang
“Shame Gang, a force to be reckoned with
in the hip-hop scene, has left an indelible
mark on the industry. His electrifying
performance on Shade 45 have captivated
audiences. He has shared stages with
legendary acts like Wu-Tang Clan, Bone
Thugs-n-Harmony, and KRS-One, to name
just a few. With a rap sheet featuring
collaborations with heavyweights like The
Game, Rapper Big Pooh, and Skyzoo, he
has solidified their status as a respected
crew. His music and accomplishments
have been recognized by prominent media
outlets, including Vibe Magazine, Revolt,
BET, XXL, and NPR Music, cementing
Shame Gang as a true trailblazer in the
world of hip-hop”
🗣️Don’t miss Shame Gang at our Double Feature After Party at next Saturday, June 15th 7pm-2am
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Suzi Analogue
“A prolific Producer, Songwriter, Composer, Member Of The Recording Academy /Grammy’s, Music Professor at UNC, and Creator of Never Normal Records based in Miami, FL. She energetically pioneers the new wave of women producers in electronic music and beyond. Gaining worldwide recognition for her own diverse electronic productions, her music has found homes on Billboard charts, New York Fashion Week runways, Networks like Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Boiler Room and worldwide radio including BBC.
Suzi’s sound has transcended borders, as her magnetic presence resonates globally through her international radio residencies like London’s RINSE FM and NYC’s own The Lot Radio featuring her curated Never Normal Soundsystem Show. Her unparalleled dedication to nurturing emerging grassroots music communities has earned her a prestigious nomination for the coveted “Underground Hero” Award by DJ Mag, solidifying her role as a visionary leader in music culture.
Her music process includes electronic experimentation with cutting edge music technology, live beats and synthesizers.Her sound weaves a tapestry of sonic liberation, seamlessly fusing soul, footwork, techno, hip-hop, and an array of global genres across her diasporic culture, igniting dancefloors with her revolutionary sound.“
🗣️Don’t miss out on Suzi Analogue’s headline set during our Double Feature Afterparty at .parlour next Saturday, June 15 7pm-2am! 🙌🏾🤘🏾🪩
🎟️Link in our bio 🎟️
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Flash Horton
“Flash Horton is a DJ/Producer, born in
Frankfurt, Germany, on January 6th.
Currently residing in NC, USA. His
production influences are cast wide with
artists like Lit Lords, JOYRYDE, Vintage
Culture, Sammy Virji, Murder He Wrote,
Tchami and many others. Expect the
unexpected.”
🗣️Catch Flash Horton at our Double Feature After Party at .parlour next Saturday June 15th 7-2am!
🎟️Link in our bio🎟️
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Professor X
“Professor X is a producer / DJ from Eastern North Carolina who finds inspiration from several musical genres—from house music to jazz to boom-bap hip-hop. He is best known for his soulful and nostalgically textured blends and mixes. He worked with artists such as Jiaani, Phocuz, Troya, Mickey Factz, SH8KES, Musalini, and D’shawn & Soul. He’s currently the resident DJ for the new jazz club venue called Missy Lanes Assembly Room.”
🗣️Catch Professor X at our Double Feature After Party at .parlour next Saturday, June 15th 7pm-2am!✊🏾
🎟️Link in bio🎟️
Tickets for the Double Feature After Party can still be purchased on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/double-dutch-fest-2024-double-feature-afterparty-tickets-898670115507?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
We fixed the link issues, everything should be good to go!
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: HazrdPay
“Born and raised in the Bronx, Hazrdpay came to Raleigh to attend NC State in 2014 and quickly started making a name for himself in the Hip-Hop scene as a Music Director and DJ at WKNC where he started the weekly show Local Rap Lunch where he interviewed and spun tracks by artists local to North Carolina exclusively. He moved on to join Jooselord’s collective Krawzbonez as Joose’s main DJ and has been tearing down stages and getting crowds hyped ever since. Spinning mixes that electrify audiences, Haz can jump from Hip-Hop to Jamaican Dancehall to Jersey Club all night to keep the dance floor moving. With infectious energy and versatility, Hazrdpay has solidified his place as one of the most dynamic DJs in the Triangle.”
DO NOT MISS THIS MAN, tore up Double Dutch fest last year (peep the second pic) and we’re lucky to have him back on the books!🙌🏾
Catch during our Double Feature Afterparty at .parlour next Saturday!!! June 15th 8pm-2am
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Monaveee
“Monaveee is a multidisciplinary artist whose work falls at the intersection of fine art, design, and community engagement. Her explorations of music—DJing, performance, and event production—are one of several avenues to bringing about collective wellbeing and nurturing. Her sound selections are informed by the rhythm of the Black experience—alternative R&B, afro house and other diasporic finds. “
Don’t miss the vibrant and eclectic sounds of Monaveee at our Double Feature Afterparty at .parlour 8pm-2am🙌🏾
Tix on sale now!!
Artist Spotlight: Scrumptious
“Donnie Deneil and his band he calls “Scrumptious” are an Alternative R&B neo soul super group coming at you with exquisite vibes beautiful Melodie’s and super electric energy ! Although he leads the super Dope band “Duck” !! He hopes to take the city by storm by giving them the Scrumptious Experience ! “
Be sure to check out this fresh new act in the Raleigh scene during our Block Party next Saturday!!!
June 15th 12pm-6pm
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: The Raleigh Rockers
“The Raleigh Rockers B-Boy Crew was originally founded in 2007 as the breaking club at NC State. The club hosted open practices to the Raleigh community and served as a place where people could come to learn, and grow as dancers. 2010 marked the first year that members of the Raleigh Rockers battled together under the Raleigh Rocker name. As members began to connect with other dancers outside the NC State community, the club grew into the family of dancers forming what you know today as the Raleigh Rocker B-Boy Crew. We now travel to compete, teach workshops, host competitions, perform, and do community outreach, all with the goal of creating a positive movement within our community, using the artistic medium of breaking.”
Catch The Raleigh Rockers during our Block Party on June 15th from 12-6pm!
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:
“A funky, bluesy, dirty band with some R&B mixed in, Duck finds their groove making people boogie to upbeat tunes. With soulful Donnie Tyree on vocals and drummer Fred Dees also playing electric washboard, the band has found their unique niche. Opening for talent like Neil Francis and Daniel Donato after releasing their inaugural EP, MOVES, Duck has solidified a loyal fanbase in North Carolina. Recently, the band released three new singles on all streaming platforms and is on the road for a variety of summer gigs.“
Catch Duck at Double Dutch Fest during our Block Party FROM 12-6pm!
Schedule for day off activities dropping soon!
✌🏾WEEKS AWAY FROM DD FEST YEAR ✌🏾
🗣️We’re are ONLY 14 DAYS away from the best block party and Juneteenth celebration in the Triangle!! DO NOT MISS THIS YEAR🧏🏾♂️We’ve got so incredible talent, workshops and events set up this year for everyone to catch a vibe!
Still accepting vendors/ food trucks and volunteers until June 5th* ANNND Early Bird Tickets for the After Party end on June 10th*, so grab those spots/ tickets ASAP🎟️
Link in Bio or head to Doubledutchnc.com
*While supplies last*
🔊 Double Dutch Fest ‘23 🔊
A Festival Celebrating Black and Brown Arts, Culture, and Music
Get ready to experience the pulsating beats, vibrant colors, and soulful expressions at Double Dutch, a spectacular festival celebrating black and brown arts, culture, and music! Join us in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, as we come together to revel in the beauty of black joy, music, and art while uplifting marginalized voices within our community.
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