The 2008 Essence Music Festival presented by Coca-Cola
Budweiser Says: Win at Trip to the Essence Music Festival presented by Coca-Cola
Win a trip for two to the hottest music event of the summer, the 2008 Essence Music Festival presented by Coca-Cola in New Orleans July 4–7. This festival offers concerts by night and free Empowerment seminars during the day. Plan on singing and dancing with the biggest names in entertainment and shopping in the Essence Marketplace, and best of all—it’s all on us!
Your trip will include airfare, hotel for three nights, two tickets to the 2008 Essence Music Festival presented by Coca-Cola, and $500 spending money! Big Thanks to Budweiser!
Kanye West, Chris Rock, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Morris Day and The Time, and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly are the first acts to be announced to perform at the 2008 Essence Music Festival. As the nation's largest annual African-American event celebrating Black music and culture, the 2008 Essence Music Festival presented by Coca-Cola is destined to be the hottest music event of the summer!
There are plenty of things to get into during the event. Not only are there 3 days of performances from the hottest artist but The Essence Empowerment Seminars will feature an amazing lineup of renowned speakers, authors and national leaders.
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is also home to the Essence Marketplace. In the Essence Marketplace, artists from throughout the country offer an array of quality arts and crafts that reflect culture.
There will also be a delectable offering of the city’s famous cuisine, along with sponsor activities, festival souvenirs and a book fair with author book signings.