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Earth, Wind & Fire, LL Cool J, Toni Braxton, Anthony Hamilton, a Special Tribute to Frankie Beverly and more took the stage at Payor Stadium July 24-26 for the Cincinnati Music Festival, presented by P&G. The Thursday night concert celebrated Hip Hop Music at The Andrew J. Brady Center.
The 2025 lineup included:
Thursday, July 24 (Andrew J. Brady Center): A Tribute to Hip Hop Music featuring Scarface, Goodie Mob, Sugarhill Gang and Young MC
Friday, July 25 (Paycor Stadium): Earth, Wind & Fire, Anthony Hamilton, Jazmine Sullivan, PJ Morton and The Zapp Band with a Tribute to King Records Legacy featuring Dreion
Saturday, July 26 (Paycor Stadium): LL Cool J, Toni Braxton, a Special Tribute to Frankie Beverly, featuring Jubu with special guest appearances by Ronald Isley, Joe, After 7, Dave Hollister and Raheem DeVaughn along with Lucky Daye, 112 and The Bar-Kays
“The Cincinnati Music Festival has become a cornerstone of our city’s annual entertainment schedule, and we’re thrilled to bring this incredible lineup to Paycor Stadium in 2025,” said Joe Santangelo, the festival’s producer. “This year’s lineup, which featured legends like Earth, Wind & Fire, LL Cool J and Toni Braxton, along with a special tribute to Frankie Beverly, showcases the best of R&B. Beyond the unforgettable performances, CMF continues to drive significant economic growth, bringing millions of dollars into the region while celebrating music and culture.”
CMF is not just a celebration of music; it’s an economic powerhouse, continuing to contribute $107.4 million annual economic impact to the region, according to a recent study by the UC Economics Center commissioned by the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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