757 Blessings: Chance The Rapper, Terrence J,…
The inaugural NOODLE | The Thinkers Convention debuted in Newport News, Virginia’s rising Yard District, formally 757 blessing over 4,000 attendees with conversations, performances, and networking alternatives centered on entrepreneurship, innovation, wellness, and schooling.
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Led by Newport News Mayor Phillip D. Jones and based by Antonio Dowe, the event featured appearances from Chance the Rapper, Jermaine Dupri, Daymond John, Aloe Blacc, Terrence J, CeeLo Green, and a host of leaders spanning technology, science, business, leisure, and tradition.
Source: Kersey Caldwell / @kdshotthat
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Source: Kersey Caldwell / @kdshotthat
The conference’s marquee dialog featured Jones, John, and Chance the Rapper in a dialogue curated by Terrence J, while further programming included Rhett & Link, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, The D.O.C., Styles P, Fam-Lay, Maejor, and Grammy-winning songwriter James Fauntleroy.
While movie star appearances helped draw consideration, organizers say NOODLE was deliberately designed as one thing different from a conventional music competition.
“NOODLE was a first-of-its-kind event for Newport News,” Dowe said in an official assertion. “There are many music festivals in this area, but not many that are programming-forward and music secondary.”
“We brought in speakers from all over the country to be a part of NOODLE. From science and technology, to health, wellness, entrepreneurship, and creativity, we had every avenue covered.”
That focus on schooling, access, and innovation was central to the conference’s mission, creating alternatives for college students, entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and neighborhood leaders to interact straight with one another and exchange concepts.
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In addition to the tutorial facet of the weekend, there was also an abundance of leisure.
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A press release reviews that Aloe Blacc kicked off the weekend with the RNB Block Party before CeeLo Green energized attendees. Jermaine Dupri later reworked the Yard District into a celebration of Southern tradition with a crowd-pleasing DJ set, and Chance The Rapper hit the stage.
Source: Kersey Caldwell / @kdshotthat
Source: Kersey Caldwell / @kdshotthat
Organizers famous that they initially supplied tickets beginning at $125 before partnering with entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Daymond John to make admission free. According to event officers, all 8,000 complimentary tickets had been claimed within 9 hours.
Source: Kersey Caldwell / @kdshotthat
The metropolis partnered with the Port Warwick Foundation and Global Music Touring Productions to deliver the event to life, viewing the conference as both a cultural vacation spot and an financial driver for town.
Following a weekend that blended thought management, leisure, and neighborhood engagement, organizers say plans are already underway for NOODLE’s return to Newport News next yr.
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