Femme-fronted event brings music, podcasting, and “All Things Audio” to Atlanta
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banjee–Billboard Hot 100 R&B artist Cheri Dennis (I Love You, Portrait of Love) is set to hit the stage at Banjee Boombox ATL, coming to Buckhead Art & Co on August 3, 2025, in honor of James Baldwin’s birthday. The femme-led cultural event celebrates women, gender-expansive, and queer creatives with an afternoon of sound, storytelling, and social impact.
After two successful runs in New York City, Banjee Boombox makes its Atlanta debut in partnership with AfroCROWD, Afros & Audio, The Black Podcasters Association, and IKE Smart City. From 5-8 PM, attendees can expect a live performance by Cheri Dennis, a podcast village, a music licensing panel, silent disco, and more.
“Our goal is joy,” says co-founder Faybeo’n Mickens aka DJ LiKWUiD, a U.S. State Department Global Music Diplomacy artist. “By celebrating ourselves and sharing tools, we aim to empower artists to network, build partnerships, mobilize fans, and create sustainable futures. Joy is protest!”
Co-founder DJ Mary Mac (Madonna’s tour DJ) adds, “We’re not just advancing artists for cultural change; we’re building community for social change.”
A key addition this year is the Podcast Village, curated by Talib Jasir (Afros & Audio) and Corey Gumbs (Black Podcasters Association), featuring 10 QT/BIPOC podcast hosts. “This collaboration is about creating space that honors identity, amplifies culture, and connects community through sound and experience,” says Jasir.
Key guests and appearances include Keisha TK Dutes (Buzzfeed, NPR, Slate, AIR), Jasmin Benward (NAM, Madden Flow Entertainment, Create the Room), DJ Toni K (Afrobeats/Amapiano), Kia Barnes (Atlanta Public School’s LGBTQ Taskforce’s Curriculum and Policy Board, LGBTQ Advisory Board), Queue Points Podcast (Ambie Nominee, Black Podcasting Award) and more.
Banjee Boombox ATL is free and open to the public while tickets last. For any media inquiries, contact: [email protected].
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