By TAZIA MACHL and SVEA JONES
Beloit re-emerged with its yearly Funk and Blues Festival on September 27 for its 52nd year. The event united the community and campus, taking attendees on a musical journey. Since its start in 1972, the festival has showcased local artists and created cherished memories for Beloit College students.
This year, the festival was intertwined with the Wright Museum of Art’s current exhibit, Day One DNA: 50 Years in Hip-Hop Culture. The exhibit highlights the roots of legendary hip-hop figures like Ice-T and DJ Afrika Islam, showcasing the genre’s impact on communities. As a result, many of the performances had a hip-hop flair.
“I think it was a great celebration of hip-hop,” festival attendee Noah Holden said. “The DJ and musicians were a lot of fun.”
DJ Nina, a female DJ from Arizona, delivered an exciting, high-energy performance. Additional performers include Tynacity & The Sweats, La Nueva Era, Rick Monsta, and others.
In addition to the musical acts, the festival featured MC introductions between performances, break dancers, and free snacks, making it a lively, funky night for all.
Featured Image Credit: Svea Jones’25
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