DescriptionNew West Symphony is thrilled to announce the inaugural NEW WEST SUMMERFEST on June 24-25, 2023 from 3-10PM at Moorpark College. With high-caliber, multi-genre entertainment ranging from jazz, country, classic rock, and culminating with a screening of the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Summerfest is a 2-day outdoor music festival with great music and artists from many genres, featuring the dynamic New West Symphony. Local food vendors providing everything from BBQ to vegetarian gluten-free options to carnival style favorites, plus local craft beers and many other beverages top off this weekend of fun. Tickets range from $20 to VIP experience packages.

Learn more and purchase tickets at http://newwestsymphony.org/summerfest-2023/

Saturday Lineup:

3 PM: Gates open + Ilya Serov and the Summer Nights Jazz Extravaganza with B. Valentine kicks off the line-up
6 PM: Multi-Platinum Album country star Blanco Brown will have everyone dancing to his set and worldwide hit “The Git Up.”
8 PM: The “Gods of Rock,” helmed by Jason Scheff (Chicago lead vocals and bass and proud Moorpark resident), Steve Porcaro (Toto founding member), and Bill Champlin (Chicago vocals and guitar), with Steve Ferrone (drums – Eric Clapton, Bee Gees), Errol Cooney (guitar – Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder), and Brandon Coleman (Babyface, Alicia Keys) and other legendary guests, present the Billboard-topping hits of Chicago and more with the New West Symphony for this enchanting “Saturday in the Park.”

Sunday Lineup:

3 PM: Gates Open + Jam with Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea
4:30 PM: Unbelievable variety with Renaissance Heart featuring Shea Welsh, Hila Plitmann and Aditya Kalyanpur
6:00 PM: Master of modern Iranian music Hamed Nikpay and guests
7:30 PM: Raiders of the Lost Ark with New West Symphony, Michael Christie, conductor

VIP DINNER IS INCLUDED IN PLATINUM PASS ON SUNDAY (STARTS AT 4 PM on EATM TERRACE)
HONOREES: Philanthropists Keets and Hugh Cassar & NWS Principal Horn James Thatcher