Festaconline Media is pleased to announce a media partnership with SpotMedia for Feel The Rhythm (FESTAC Edition), a music and culture experience designed to celebrate live performance, creative expression, and emerging talent within the Festac community and beyond.
The initiative combines a talent discovery platform, the Spotlight Open Mic Series, with a culminating live concert experience that brings together music lovers, creatives, performers, and supporters of the local entertainment ecosystem.
At a time when many young creatives are seeking platforms to showcase their abilities, Feel The Rhythm aims to provide opportunities for discovery, growth, mentorship, and audience engagement through a structured series of events leading up to the main concert.
The Spotlight Open Mic Series serves as the talent discovery arm of the project, providing aspiring performers with the opportunity to showcase their abilities before a live audience while progressing through different stages of the competition.
The schedule includes:
- June 13, 2026 – Live Audition (Selection Stage)
- June 20, 2026 – Stage 1
- July 11, 2026 – Stage 2
- July 16, 2026 – Mentorship Session
- July 18, 2026 – Stage 3 (Semi-Finale)
Throughout the series, selected participants will gain exposure, performance experience, and guidance as they advance toward the final showcase.
The journey culminates with a concert tagged Feel The rhythm concert which hold on 2nd August 2026. The concert promises an evening of soulful live music, engaging performances, and the celebration of emerging creative talents. It is designed to bring together audiences who appreciate authentic musical experiences while creating a platform for rising performers to connect with the wider community.
As a hyperlocal media platform dedicated to documenting and amplifying stories within Festac and its surrounding communities, Festac Online remains committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to community development, creative expression, entrepreneurship, and cultural engagement.
Feel The Rhythm aligns with this vision by creating opportunities for emerging talent, fostering meaningful audience engagement, and contributing to the growth of the local creative ecosystem.
Through this partnership, Festac Online will provide media visibility and editorial support across the campaign period, keeping our audience informed about key milestones, participant journeys, and event updates leading up to the main concert.
We look forward to sharing the stories, performances, and memorable moments that emerge from this experience.
For updates on the Spotlight Open Mic Series and Feel The Rhythm (FESTAC Edition), stay connected with Festac Online across our digital platforms.