NEW YORK, NY (August, 2024) - This September 7th and 8th, New York City will witness the dawn of a new cultural phenomenon as Porte Festival transforms the Brooklyn Navy Yard into a vibrant oasis of commerce, creativity, and community. Founded by visionary entrepreneurs Abiola Doherty and Onanma Okeke, Porte Festival is set to redefine the festival experience, blending retail, food, music, and culture into a single, unforgettable event.
Drawing inspiration from the grandeur of historic World Fairs, Porte Festival will bring together attendees for an immersive celebration of global culture and innovation. The festival, born from the founders' tech startup Lanor Group, represents a bold step forward in experiential events, offering a unique way for brands to connect with consumers in meaningful ways.
"Porte Festival is more than just an event; it's a movement," says Abiola Doherty, co-founder and Managing Partner of Lanor Group. "We're creating a space where commerce is elevated to an art form, where every interaction becomes a moment of discovery."
Onanma Okeke, co-founder and Managing Partner, adds, "Our journey from tech entrepreneurs to festival creators has been driven by a vision to bring people together in new and exciting ways. Porte Festival is the culmination of that dream."
Global Music Showcase: A diverse lineup of artists from South Korea, Brazil, the UK, Nigeria, and NYC, embodying the World Fair theme. (Full lineup to be announced in waves)
Brand Activations: Interactive experiences across beauty, home, fashion, technology, kids, and wellness categories;
The first wave of announced artists includes rising stars Diablo, Minijoy, Zillion, Olayinka Ehi, Igwe Aka, and fresh from his recent appearance at Tomorrowland, Block & Crown, with more exciting acts to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Porte Festival is not just an event, but a testament to the power of diversity and innovation in shaping the future of live experiences. As young Black female founders in the tech and event space, Doherty and Okeke are breaking barriers and setting new standards for what a festival can be.
"We're proud to partner with the City of New York to bring this vision to life," says Ikenna Ngwu, Executive Producer of Porte Festival. "This event will showcase the best of what our city has to offer while bringing the world to Brooklyn."
Porte Festival will take place this September at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Tickets are available here through entertainment discovery platform Fever. Prices start from $60 for a day pass or $110 for a two day pass.
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Founded in 2021 by Abiola Doherty and Onanma Okeke, Lanor Group began as a tech startup focused on retail. The company has since evolved, leveraging technology and innovation to create unique, immersive experiences that connect brands with consumers in meaningful ways.
About Fever
Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform which has helped millions of people discover the best experiences in their cities since 2014. With a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, and festivals to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.