1980s Pop Star To Headline Hoboken Art And Music Festival, City Says

HOBOKEN, NJ — Is it too early to think about spring? Not if you're planning to attend Hoboken's bi-annual Art and Music Festival. The city announced on Tuesday that it has tapped a 1980s pop singer to headline the free outdoor event.

Internationally renowned artist Brenda K. Starr will headline the festival, scheduled for Sunday, May. 18.

Starr is known for her Grammy-nominated ballad "I Still Believe," released in 1987.

Since then, she has "captivated audiences with her Spanish albums," the city said, 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,”said Mayor Ravi Bhalla on Tuesday. “From live music to local artisans and great food, the Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival has something for everyone."

The fair tends to attract more than 30,000 visitors each spring, with two to three stages and more than 300 vendors, including artists, schools, and chefs.

It takes place on the lower half of Washington Street, the main street, and is a walk of four to five blocks from the Hoboken Train Terminal.

This year, the city has partnered with EventHub, a digital event management platform, to streamline the vendor and sponsorship registration process. Registration will open on Feb. 3 and close when capacity is reached.

Vendors can visit https://eventhub.net/. Vendors can contact the Division of Cultural Affairs for assistance with registration at CulturalAffairs@hobokennj.gov.