East Hill's Bands on the Bayou Kicks Off 2025 Free Concert Series on May 23rd
WHAT: 2025 Bands on the Bayou concert featuring local band Nobius
WHEN: Friday May 23, 2025. Music from 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Bayview Park & Community Center, 2001 E Lloyd St, Pensacola, FL
Pensacola, FL – May 16, 2025: On Friday May 23rd the East Hill Neighborhood Association will help the community kick off Memorial Day weekend and the first concert of its 2025 Bands on the Bayou free concert series, featuring local band Nobius. Over a thousand concert goers will enjoy the free show from Bayview’s lawn; local food vendors and other family-friendly activities will also be onsite. The May 23rd concert will also highlight and raise funds to support two of this year's non-profit partners: Pensacola Dream Center & Hope Above Fear. The band will take the stage from 6:30-8:30pm but the community is welcome to come stake out a spot on the beautiful lawn and enjoy food vendors starting at 4:30pm.
Now in its fifth year, the Bands on the Bayou concert series showcases musical talent while raising money for a total of six local nonprofit organizations. Bands on the Bayou is completely free and open to the public thanks to the concert's sponsors, especially its premier sponsor Kuhn Realty.
In 2025, Bands on the Bayou has announced it will fundraise to support: Pensacola Dream Center, Hope Above Fear, Wildlife Sanctuary of NWF, 309 Punk Project, Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation, and 4EVR DEZ Foundation.
You can learn more by visiting www.bandsonthebayou.com or following the event on Facebook.
PHOTO / VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES; BRIEF INTERVIEWS:Donna Dickey, Bands on the Bayou Committee Member & President of East Hill Neighborhood Association
Kristin McCarthy, Chair of Bands on the Bayou Committee
MEDIA CONTACT:
Donna Dickey
850-529-0699
bandsonthebayou@gmail.com
ABOUT BANDS ON THE BAYOU
Bands on the Bayou is a three-part concert series, presented by the East Hill Neighborhood Association. The mission of Bands on the Bayou is to bring East Hill residents together and support local non-profit organizations through a community-centric outdoor concert series. The show will be Fridays from 6:30-8:30pm on the lawn next to the Bayview Community Center in East Hill. Bring your chairs, picnic blanket, family & friends by car, bike, or boat to enjoy the show. Food vendors and other family-friendly activities will also be onsite to enjoy. While this event is completely free and open to the public, we will be accepting donations, with all proceeds benefiting our selected non-profits. You can learn more by visiting www.bandsonthebayou.com or following the event on Facebook.
About East Hill Neighborhood Association:
The East Hill Neighborhood Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the East Hill area of Pensacola. Through events like Bands on the Bayou, the association aims to strengthen community bonds, promote local culture, and provide residents with enjoyable and meaningful experiences. The association is driven by volunteers who are passionate about making East Hill a vibrant and welcoming place to live, work, and play.
