Paisley Park Reveals Celebration 2023 Programming
MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY STOKLEY, SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS, SHELBY J, A NEW ARTIST SHOWCASE, AND SPECIAL MUSIC TRIBUTE TO TINA TURNER
A ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATION WITH CHAKA KHAN REFLECTING ON PRINCE, HER INDUCTION INTO THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME, AND THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF HER ALBUM, COME 2 MY HOUSE
DJ D-NICE TO DJ THE INAUGURAL SEXY MF PARTY
DJ RASHIDA TO DJ A TRIBUTE
TO PRINCE AND TINA TURNER
EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION OF
UNRELEASED MUSIC FROM THE PRINCE VAULT
PANELS INCLUDE:
HIP-HOP 50: PRINCE'S EVOLVING RELATIONSHIP WITH HIP-HOP, PRESENTED BY THE SOURCE MAGAZINE
FEATURING CHUCK D AND DOUG E FRESH
7 PANEL: AN EXPLORATION OF PRINCE AND
THE SIGNIFICANCE BEHIND THE NUMBER 7
FAM PANEL: A DISCUSSION ON PRINCE’S LEGACY
WITH FAMS NATIONWIDE
June 5, 2023– This weekend, Paisley Park’s annual Celebration kicks off in memory of musical and cultural icon Prince. The star-studded four-day event, running June 8 - 11 will feature exclusive presentations of unreleased music from the famous Prince Vault and special appearances by and conversations with Grammy-winning artist Chaka Khan and Hip-Hop legends Chuck D and Doug E. Fresh. Guests will be treated to special live performances from powerhouse Minnesota super group Sounds of Blackness, R&B star Stokley of Mint Condition, artist, DJ, and producer D-Nice who will DJ the inaugural Sexy MF Party on Friday night, members of Prince’s band New Power Generation (NPG), Prince protegé Shelby J, Minneapolis youth choir Known MPLS, and an exciting showcase of new artists. Prince's longtime DJ and collaborator DJ Rashida is set to pay tribute to both Prince and Tina Turner. Celebration will also include a special Prince Legacy Tribute to one of the founding members of NPG—the beloved vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Rosie Gaines.
Prince and Chaka Khan first met in 1977, when a playful young Prince was in Sausalito, California recording his debut album, For You, at the Record Plant. The two artists enjoyed a decades-long friendship and musical partnership that included her Grammy-winning cover of his song “I Feel For You” and her album Come 2 My House album released on NPG Records. Chaka will return to Paisley Park this Celebration to speak about her unique connection to Prince.
Celebration will also honor 2023’s 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop legends Chuck D and Doug E. Fresh will reflect on what Prince and Hip-Hop means to them during a special discussion. Prince had an evolving and very interesting relationship with Hip-Hop music and the artists who influenced the art form and culture. Prince shared mutual respect and appreciation with both Chuck D and Doug E Fresh, which culminated in recordings and shows together.
Panels discussing the significance of the number “7” in Prince’s work and the “fams” who are preserving Prince’s legacy will also take place.
“Prince was and remains the greatest artist of All-Time. We are honored to gather yet again to celebrate Prince and his legacy at Paisley Park this year with many who knew him up close or adored him from afar” says L. Londell McMillan, Prince’s former attorney, manager and friend.
The Paisley Park grounds will be full of special surprises, including the viewing of Prince’s original 1994 Tour Bus. VIP attendees will have a unique opportunity to record live vocals over a short segment of a Prince song in the legendary Studio C control room. Exclusive Celebration 2023 merch will be available for purchase, as well as concessions that will be available on Friday and Saturday in the outdoor tent.
Maintaining the event’s tradition, attendees will be split into two tracks, “Diamond” and “Pearl,” to allow for intimate experiences throughout Prince’s legendary complex.
VIP tickets are sold out. Limited General Admission and Single Day tickets are still on sale. Standalone tickets to the Sexy MF Dance Party with DJ D-Nice and 3121: A Tribute to Prince and Tina Turner with DJ Rashida are also available. Purchase your tickets to the biggest Prince Celebration in the world at: https://www.paisleypark.com/celebration2023
Below is a full schedule of Celebration 2023 at Paisley Park, in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Thursday, June 8
Paisley Park walkthroughs
VIP Exclusive Listening sessions of Prince Music from the Vault
Exclusive interview with Prince’s luthier Andy Beech, who designed Prince’s iconic symbol guitar
Dance Party with DJ Lenka
Friday, June 9
Special viewing of exclusive archival Prince concert footage
Exclusive Listening Sessions of Prince Music from the Vault
New Artist Showcase - Nunnabove and Nur-D
Shelby J live performance
One on One conversation with Chaka Khan where she will reflect on Prince, her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the 25th anniversary of her album, Come 2 My House, recorded at Paisley Park on NPG Records
Hip Hop 50 Panel: Prince's Evolving and Complex Relationship With Hip Hop, presented by The Source Magazine and Paisley Park featuring Doug E. Fresh, Chuck D, DJ D-Nice
Sexy MF Dance Party with DJ D-Nice
Saturday, June 10
Special viewing of archival Prince concert footage
Exclusive Listening Sessions of Prince Music from the Vault
For the FAM Panel: A discussion on Prince’s legacy featuring Rodney Fitzgerald, Casey Rain, Kim Camilia, Dr. Funkenberry, and De Angela Duff
VIP Lunch in NPG
7 Panel: An exploration of Prince and the significance behind the number 7
Rosie Gaines legacy award tribute
Sounds of Blackness live performance
Stokley live performance
VIP Dinner in Soundstage
Club 3121: Tribute to Prince and Tina Turner with DJ Rashida
+ Live Music Tribute To Tina Turner
Sunday, June 11
VIP Gospel brunch with Known MPLS Choir catered by Prince’s private chef Juell Roberts, and Ray Roberts with Peoples Organic
Museum Walk Through, Outdoor Social and Testimonials
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