Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey, along with the first lady, Tammy Murphy, had a vision: A new performance festival in their home state that could rival South by Southwest in Texas or Bonnaroo in Tennessee.
And they had a plan to distinguish it.
“Austin and Nashville are great towns,” the governor said, referring to two famous arts hubs that are connected to notable festivals.
The North to Shore Festival will roam from Atlantic City to Asbury Park to Newark throughout the month.
Its inaugural run will feature more than 220 acts — including music, comedy, dance and film — in 115 venues.
Persons:
Philip D, Murphy, Tammy Murphy, “ Austin, Halsey, Santana, Jazmine Sullivan, Mr
Organizations:
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Locations:
Murphy of New Jersey, Southwest, Texas, Tennessee, Nashville, New Jersey, Atlantic City, Asbury, Newark