This fall, New York will welcome Migo Festival, the first-ever corridos-centric music festival in the New York Tri-State area, Billboard Español can exclusively announce.
Taking place Oct. 11 at the outdoor amphitheater of Jones Beach Theater, the inaugural fête gathers a genre-defying lineup of Mexican and Mexican-American acts, including headliners Netón Vega, Chino Pacas and rapper Alemán, as well as sierreño star DannyLux, indie-pop’s Los Aptos, cumbia-pop singer Estevie, Jasiel Nuñez and more.
“I’m excited to be bringing the first corridos music festival to the iconic Jones Beach Theater, especially since it will be most of these artists’ first time performing in New York City. I can’t wait for the Puebla York community to show the world that we are here and proud,” Migo Festival co-founder Paulina Montiel says in a statement.
With roots planted in the Puebla York community — Mexicans and Mexican descendants from the state of Puebla who call New York City home — the festival was born out of a deep love for corridos and a desire to create spaces where Latin voices and traditions could thrive in New York. Though New York’s Mexican community has often been overlooked in the larger Latin music scene dominated by Caribbean-rooted styles, Migo Fest strives to give Mexicans visibility and celebrate their contributions to the city, Montiel tells Billboard Español via Zoom.
In addition to the marquee acts, Migo Fest is spotlighting local Mexican-American talent emerging directly from New York’s streets. The Bronx’s Selines, Brooklyn’s SpliffHappy, and Queens’ Santy y Su Estilo Único will take the stage, representing the growing influence of the city’s next generation of Mexican artists.
The event also has a mission of giving back. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Migo Fund, which provides “essential resources such as financial assistance and art supplies, helping artists launch their careers or elevate their creative talents to the next level,” says the press release. Buses will be provided from three major NY train stations to Jones Beach to ensure accessibility to fans across the region.
Bratty, Delilah, Kane Rodriguez, Darriell Cano, Erre, MXKA and Somni, are also slated to perform. Tickets are available now at www.migofest.com. See the full lineup below.
