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3rd annual Next Door Music Festival set for Saturday, Aug. 8, in Oxford, N.C.

Experience one of Granville County’s premier summer music events at the Next Door Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 313 E. Spring St, in Oxford, North Carolina. This growing festival brings together talented North Carolina bands, local food vendors and a vibrant community atmosphere for a day of live entertainment. Enjoy performances by Cor De Lux, Blab School, Flatrock, Hex Files, Gone Ghost, and Worthington’s Law while exploring local vendors and enjoying festival favorites from area food trucks. Set in the heart of Oxford, the event showcases the region’s thriving music scene and creative culture, making it a perfect outing for music lovers, families, and visitors alike. The celebration continues with an official after-party at Humble Pour from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with additional details to be announced soon. Admission is free, so bring your friends, support local artists, and enjoy a memorable day of live music in Granville County.

Learn more at the following link: https://visitgranvillenc.com/whats-happening/#!/300679-next-door-music-festival


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2nd Annual Next Door Music Festival set for Aug. 16 in Oxford, N.C.

The 2nd Annual Next Door Music Festival brings a mix of live music, food and community from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, to downtown Oxford, North Carolina.

Hosted by Next Door Radio, this nonprofit FREE event at 105 W. Spring St. donates 100 percent of proceeds to Family Living Violence Free (FLVF), supporting survivors of domestic violence. The lineup spans punk, emo, indie dream pop, Americana and atmospheric rock, featuring North Carolina bands Late Bloomer, Blab School, Entrez Vous, The Yardarm and Long Relief. Headliner Noise Beneath the Floor brings a national presence from Columbus, Ohio, and Athens, Georgia.

The festival will also feature eight food trucks, 75 local vendors and a farmers market. After the main event, head to Tobacco Wood Brewing Co. for the After Party from 6–9 p.m.), featuring three more NC bands, brews, and food. This community-rooted event draws visitors from across the region for a full day of music and connection.

Learn more at nextdoorradio.com