Rolling Stone

With A Return to Live Programming, Can the Essence Festival Resume Its Dominance?

After two years of virtual programming, the saints returned to New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome for the Essence Music Festival (now officially the Essence Festival of Culture) with mixed results. Nearly ...
Essence

Want To Be On Stage At ESSENCE Fest? Here's The Real Way In

Every July, New Orleans transforms into the epicenter of Black culture, music, and empowerment as hundreds of thousands descend upon the city for ESSENCE Festival of Culture. As an editor at ESSENCE, ...
Essence

Lights, Camera, Action! Here's What To Expect At ESSENCE Festival Of Culture's Hollywood House

From one LA to another, ESSENCE’s Hollywood House is coming to the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture! New Orleans is one of the fastest-growing production hubs in the nation. Hollywood House promises ...
Essence

ESSENCE Festival of Culture Is Evolving—And That’s Exactly the Point

Now that the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® has wrapped, and we have all taken a deep breath, read the posts and comments, and had time to digest the magnitude of the ...
Essence

The Panels And Programming You Can’t Miss At The SUEDE Men’s Experience During ESSENCE Festival Of Culture

ESSENCE recognizes the spectrum of Black men and this year we’re celebrating them in an atmosphere that promotes fun, freedom, and fellowship! The SUEDE experience during ESSENCE Festival Of Culture ...