Spotify and Live Nation have announced RNB X Live, a one-day rhythm and blues (R&B) festival set for Dallas, Texas, in the United States on November 1.
The event will be held at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory and will feature established and emerging artists from contemporary R&B. It is Spotify’s first standalone R&B concert event and the largest live extension to date of its RNB X editorial playlist.
Artist Lineup#
Artists named in the announcement include:
- Erykah Badu
- H.E.R.
- kwn
- Jai’len
The festival builds on previous Spotify RNB X live experiences, including RNB X After Hours in Washington, D.C., and RNB X Live: The UK Sound in New York and San Francisco.
Executive Comments#
Brandon Payano, R&B Lead, Artist Partnerships at Spotify, said:
“R&B has always been a genre built on community, and a big part of our philosophy has been creating opportunities for artists to get closer to our fans who care about them most,”
“Our partnership with Live Nation Urban has continued to grow around that shared belief, from our RNB X Live: The UK Sound shows last fall to their broader efforts to bring more R&B artists and fans together. RNB X Live in Dallas feels like an exciting and obvious next step, bringing artists and fans together for the kind of moments that show just how powerful R&B can be when experienced live.”
Alaysia Sierra, Spotify’s Head of Editorial, R&B, said:
“From First Nights to RNB X Live, we’ve been intentional about taking the work we do through RNB X on Spotify and extending it beyond the platform, creating real-life spaces for R&B artists and their fans to connect,”
“R&B’s influence spans genres and generations, shaping culture in ways that can’t be defined by one sound or one type of artist. We wanted this festival to reflect that expansiveness, from an icon like Erykah Badu to a defining voice like H.E.R. to rising stars like kwn and Jai’len. R&B has given so much to music and culture, it’s only right that we continue to invest in its potential, giving the artists of its past, present, and future the platform, resources, and space to keep pushing R&B forward.”
Spotify Live Capture#
Select performances at RNB X Live will be captured for exclusive release on Spotify through Spotify Live, giving fans around the world a chance to experience moments from the festival.
