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Concerts

From left to right: Gabriel Peralta, Ethan "Spud" Bond, Tyler Peterson and Andy Kirton, who comprise the band Photophobia along with drummer Byron Nelson.

Live from 5565; How Photophobia is challenging Jacksonville’s death metal expectations

Joseph Wolfe, Reporter Jun 5, 2023

An anticipative haze lingered in the air as the quintet stepped onstage. The audience, revved from sound-check alone, cheered the band’s name. When the sound technician had given the band a thumbs up,...

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A UNF choir member performs the Ukrainian National Anthem during a performance dedicated to a country in crisis on the UNF Green on March 7, 2022.

UNF School of Music perform in solidarity with Ukraine

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett Mar 7, 2022

It was a warm and sunny Monday afternoon when the Wind Symphony, Orchestra and choral ensembles assembled its instruments in front of the Fine Arts Center. They were all ready and tuning their instruments...

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Cast members for the Swoop Troupe production of the Lightning Thief after a run of the show.

Lightning in the theater: A first look at The Lightning Thief

Lauren Fox, Reporter Feb 10, 2022

The Lightning Thief, a coming-of-age adventure musical, premiers Friday night as the University of North Florida (UNF) Swoop Troupe brings the first book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series to...

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The cast of Hamlet receives applause from the audience after their performance at MOCA Jacksonville.

A closer look at UNF Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Ethan Leckie, Volunteer Reporter Jan 21, 2022

For the last week, UNF Shakespeare has been performing Hamlet to audiences in MOCA Jacksonville and UNF’s Lazarra Theater, respectively. Their production is unique in that students were integral in every...

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Photo by Jens Thekkeveettil on Unsplash.

Two popular Jackonville festivals canceled due to COVID-19

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Apr 7, 2021

A year has passed since the pandemic first began, but the United States is still dealing with COVID-19 as it continues to postpone and cancel popular events.  Singing the Blues is the largest oceanfront...

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The Ozfest Poster, courtesy of Osprey Life and Productions.

Ozfest to happen tomorrow

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Apr 7, 2021

To celebrate the end of the school year, Osprey Life and Productions is holding its annual Ozfest this Thursday, April 8, featuring Diplo and MAX. Diplo is an American DJ famous for songs such as “Where...

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Courtesy of the UNF school of Music.

UNF School of Music presents Voices of Mahogany: A celebration of Choral Composers from Africa and the African Diaspora

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 26, 2021

UNF musicians will celebrate composers from Africa and the African Diaspora on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. The free event will be located at the Andrew A Robinson Theater (limited seating) and...

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Photo by Jivko Georgiev on Unsplash.

The return of live music to the first coast

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Jan 15, 2021

Live music has made a triumphant return to the first coast after many long, quiet months. Artists have made up for lost time, with choices of shows to attend each week. Despite the excitement surrounding...

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UNF School of Music to showcase G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah On The Move’

UNF School of Music to showcase G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah On The Move’

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 18, 2020

A production of “Messiah On the Move” will be performed virtually by the UNF choral program. The hour-long performance will involve three student choral ensembles, faculty soloists, and the UNF Lawson...

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When will we see the return of in-person concerts?

When will we see the return of in-person concerts?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 18, 2020

Lets face it - virtual concerts just aren’t the same as experiencing your favorite artists in person, but with the nature of coronavirus, in-person concerts continue to pose a threat for high transmission...

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Mayor Lenny Curry suspends all events in city facilities; Will the concert you planned to attend be cancelled?

Mayor Lenny Curry suspends all events in city facilities; Will the concert you planned to attend be cancelled?

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Apr 2, 2020

Alicia Keys, John Legend, Elton John, and many other musicians were planning to come to Jacksonville to perform, but they may not be anymore. Many future concerts and live shows are being rescheduled,...

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Black Student Union puts on Jazz in the Plaza

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Feb 29, 2020

The sound of jazz filled the Student Union as the Black Student Union put on the Black Excellence Expo: Jazz in the Plaza to honor the end of this year's Black History Month. Light refreshments were served...

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