Join us October 3-4, 2025 in Columbus, OH as we celebrate the past, present and future of Ohio R&B!

The Ohio R&B Music Festival is a celebration of the Indie R&B artists that enrich our community with their gifts. Festival events include a kickoff party and performance showcase. The winners of the 2025 Soul Dope Awards will be anmounced during the artist showcase.

2025 FESTIVAL EVENTS

Festival Kickoff Party

10.3 6:00-9:00PM - Flavor91 Bistro
Raise your glass and take in the great energy with us — Festival Weekend starts here. 🍸🎤
Join us for the official kickoff party & mixer as we set the tone with smooth R&B, delicious food and drinks, and the best company in the city. Whether you're mingling, networking, or just vibing — this is the night to show up and show out.

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Performance Showcase

SAT 10.4 DOORS 4:30PM -
Upfront Performance Space
The Ohio R&B Music Festival Showcase will feature performances from a stellar lineup of Indie R&B artists from around the state of Ohio. Each of these artists will grace the stage, ready to captivate the audience with their unique gifts and artistry.

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Challenges Faced By Artists

R&B music is one of the leading genres in on-demand audio and video streams. It is especially popular among younger listeners and Black audiences. Yet, artists in our community often face challenges accessing the resources and quality opportunities necessary to gain broader recognition and advance their careers.

Our Mission

The Ohio R&B Music Festival was founded to spotlight the talent within Ohio’s R&B music scene. Festival weekend includes a showcase featuring 20+ performers and an award show that honors accomplishments across 15 categories. Every artist is treated like a headliner and provided with the support they need to deliver their best performance. By consistently highlighting indie talent, we aim to expose R&B/Soul music lovers to independent artists in their own communities—artists they may never have discovered without this platform.

Why We're Raising Money

We are reaching out to the community for financial support to ensure that every artist who touches the stage is properly compensated. Every penny raised through this fund will help make that possible, while also covering essential costs such as marketing and promotion, sound, video and photo editing, and staffing.

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Ohio R&B Music Festival Tees

LIMITED EDITION! 100% of proceeds go to this year’s artists.

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“Ohio has such a rich musical history. The R&B, Soul and Funk coming out of this state has heavily influenced the entire scope of American music. It is important that we celebrate and honor the contributions of artists past and present!”

Qamil Wright - Ohio R&B Music Fest Founder