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Virginia Beach Funk Fest Brings Thousands To Oceanfront
The Virginia Beach Funk Fest took the oceanfront by storm, drawing in crowds eager to relive the magic of old school music and enjoy the essence of summer. With captivating performances by renowned 80s artists like Evelyn “Champagne” King, Confunshun, Vivian Green, and the 5 Star Band, the festival became a vibrant celebration of groove and rhythm. The event, open to everyone, transformed the beach into a lively dance floor where memories were made and music took center stage. #FunkFestVB #OldSchoolGroove
By Randy Singleton
Community Affairs Correspondent
New Journal and Guide
VIRGINIA BEACH
The Virginia Beach Funk Fest brought thousands to the oceanfront to enjoy some old school music and summertime fun this past weekend (Aug. 25-26). The Funk Fest featured popular 80s musical artists Evelyn “Champagne” King and Confunshun on Friday night and Vivian Green with the 5 Star Band and the Bark Kays on Saturday night. The Virginia Beach Funk Fest Beach Party was free and open to the public.
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