PASSING THE TORCH

NOLA Funk Fest’s ‘Passing The Torch Stage’ is a Loyola University New Orleans and New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA) sponsored stage that provides a platform for young local musicians to perform – highlighting the importance of music education. 
 

This stage is free to the public. Students from New Orleans' preeminent music high school, NOCCA, and Billboard Magazine's top ranked Loyola College of Music & Media showcase a vibrant assortment of musical talent. 

 

At NOLA Funk Fest 2024, Loyola student artists Uncle Jessica, flow mvnny, Ja Fearce, Azure Skyz, Tuller, Dizzy, Montey, Aaniyah Anderson, Kai De Lua, Royale, Surco, Kissing Disease, Tired Eyes, Hypno Nun, and Bread for Sale performed sets of music spanning genres from funk to jazz to hip-hop and R&B. They shared the stage throughout the weekend with NOCCA’s finest musical acts.