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Benaddiction is a drag artist whose work fuses elegance, dark glamour, and playful sass into a powerful form of performance art. With her bold presence and commitment to inspiring the next generation, she embodies creativity, resilience, and the transformative spirit of drag.
Nashville-based Pop/Rock duo 76th Street is the creative force of life-long best friends Haley Gold and Spencer Bryant. Their friendship and musical chemistry that began in elementary school are the driving force behind every note, lyric, and live performance. Known for their soul-stirring harmonies and raw, evocative songwriting, 76th Street creates a sound that’s both intimate and anthemic, rooted in self-discovery, fierce independence, and queer joy. Their music is an unapologetic celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, creating a space for people to feel seen, empowered, and authentically themselves. With rich storytelling and sweeping, emotional arrangements, the duo’s music and songwriting are deeply inspired by influences like Brandi Carlile, Lady Gaga, and the Indigo Girls, crafting music that blends both vulnerability with strength. 76th Street released their six-song EP WILD in June 2024, featuring the breakout single “Girl,” capturing the attention of millions.
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Phoenix-born band, fearofmakingout, pulls from emotionally resonant indie, moody alternative, and internet-era nostalgia to create music that is vulnerable and sometimes messy on purpose. They’ve always written for real people – for friends, for lovers, for the ones working hard and the ones barely holding it together.
Rooted in the desert but reaching far past it, fearofmakingout is proudly tied to the Mexican heritage of some of its members and the city that raised them.
They take care with what they share, and when they do, it comes fast and full. No polish. No pose.
Ask what kind of band they are and the answer might change. But it’s always going to be true.
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Presented in partnership with The Phoenix Symphony, experience a stirring string ensemble performance that pairs perfectly with the Museum’s newest European art exhibition, Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection.
The Phoenix Symphony is Arizona’s largest performing arts organization and one of the state’s most important cultural assets. In addition to performing traditional and modern repertoire in Symphony Hall and around the Valley, its world-class musicians are actively engaged in the community thanks to generous foundation, corporation, and individual support. The core mission of The Phoenix Symphony is to provide extraordinary musical experiences that inspire and advance our community, enriching the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds.

