The B52s, Demi Lovato Play Stone Pony In Asbury Park June 16, 17

ASBURY PARK, NJ — While there is already the Sea.Hear.Now Festival scheduled for Sept. 16 and 17 in Asbury Park — where the Foo Fighters, The Beach Boys, Sheryl Crow and other big names will play on the beach before the ocean waves — a brand-new music festival was just announced for Asbury Park this week:

It's called North to Shore, and it's a tri-city festival being held between Asbury, Atlantic City and Newark for three weekends in June.

Tickets for the North to Shore Festival will go on sale on Friday, March 17 at NorthtoShore.com Not all ticket prices have been determined.

North to Shore is organized by Gov. Phil and First Lady Tammy Murphy in conjunction with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. It's the first time New Jersey government or a governor has hosted a multi-city, month-long music and arts festival like this.

The festival has secured very big names: As of March 15, performers booked include Halsey (she plays in Newark), Demi Lovato and MONSTA X, Santana (he plays in Newark), the B52s, Alanis Morissette with Aimee Mann, Bill Burr, Jay Wheeler, Stephen Colbert with Jim Gaffigan, Marisa Monte, Natalie Merchant, The Smithereens, Gavin DeGraw, Colbie Caillat, Brian Fallon and local Jersey Shore band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.

Smaller, local acts will also perform. In total, there will be 50+ live music clubs and other venues as part of the festival. There will also be stand-up comedy shows, film screenings and tech events spanning the three June weekends.

According to a press release from Gov. Murphy's office, the North to Shore festival promises "thought-provoking conversations with leaders in business, technology and clean energy."

Here are the exact line-ups in each city:

Atlantic City (June 7–11): All the Atlantic City shows: https://northtoshore.com/atlan...

Asbury Park (June 14–18): All the Asbury Park shows: https://northtoshore.com/asbur...

June 14 at 7 p.m. Brian Fallon at the Stone Pony Ticket prices not yet announced.

June 16 at 8 p.m. Demi Lovato at the Stone Pony Summer Stage

June 17 at 8 p.m. The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw at The Wonder Bar $40 – $45

June 17 at 8 p.m. The B52’s Stone Pony Summer Stage Ticket prices not yet announced.

Newark (June 21–25): All the Newark shows https://northtoshore.com/newar...

Asbury Park Mayor John Moor and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small were on hand with Gov. Murphy Monday to announce the festival.

“Asbury Park has a prolific arts scene — and while we are best known for our musical history, we are also home to a wealth of creators in all art forms including film, dance, theater and the visual arts," said Moor. "We are grateful to be one of three cities partnering with them for the North to Shore Festival highlighting the arts, innovation and creativity."

Local producers and art organizations in all three cities are invited to apply for funding to present events showcasing their city’s unique cultural community. Applications will be accepted through March 24 at njpac.submittable.com.

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More Jersey Shore live music festivals coming up in 2023: Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, Beach Boys At Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2023 On Asbury Boardwalk