WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
• iHeartMedia’s WKTU (103.5 KTU)/New York proudly announces the return of legendary dance music festival Beatstock, the ultimate celebration of throwback tracks, freestyle, dance and pop music for two big nights — Saturday, Aug. 16 at Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY, and Sunday, Aug. 17, at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ.
Saturday’s lineup includes Boy George, Joey McIntyre, 3rd Bass, Right Said Fred, Reel 2 Real, No Mercy, Lucas Prata, Reina, Angelo Venuto, Kim Sozzi, C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams, Xaviera Gold, Janice Robinson of the original Livin’ Joy, Rockell, George Lamond, Judy Torres, Corina, Coro, Cynthia, and Lisette Melendez, plus legendary DJ sets from Jonathan Peters, DJ Skribble, Glenn Frisciaand Blazer One.
The same lineup will perform on Sunday from PNC Bank Arts Center, with the addition of Robin S, and DJ Louie DeVito, along with the return of DJ Skribble, Glenn Friscia and Blazer One.
Hosting duties will be shared by current and former 103.5 KTU personalities, including Speedy, along with Melissa Gorga, entrepreneur, author and star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
“Beatstock was more than just a concert — it was a movement,” said Jill Kempton, Program Director of 103.5 KTU. “We’re thrilled to bring that magic back to the stage this summer and reconnect with generations of fans who lived for this music.”
Presale tickets will be available on Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29. General ticket sales begin Friday, May 30 at 10am via Ticketmaster.
