HPMA Announces Center Stage Headliners for HPMKT

August 12, 2024  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

Formed in Boston in 1989, BBD is known for its debut album Poison, which hit number three on Billboard’s charts in 1990, with Poison, the single, reaching number one on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop charts.

Key players in the new jack swing movement of 1990s R&B and hip hop, BBD was awarded Best R&B/Urban Contemporary album of the Year by the Soul Train Music Awards for Poison in 1991. In 2012, the group received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Soul Train, and in 2023 won an Emmy for BBD at Fenway, a documentary showcasing a Fenway Park performance with the Boston Pop Orchestra.

Out of Augusta, Georgia, Funk You hit the music scene in 2011 with its debut album Funk You, followed by its 2012 sequel Funk You II. Apparitions (2016) catapulted Funk You’s success, with over one million plays on Spotify for the album’s She’s So High. Since then, Funk You has performed at the nation’s hottest music festivals, such as SweetWater 420 Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival and Peach Music Festival.

HPMA has partnered with City of Hope, the presenting partner for Sunday’s evening concert. The supporting sponsor for Saturday’s performance is Interior Design Society.

“We’re delighted to showcase these two performing groups at Center Stage for Fall Market,” says Tammy Covington Nagem, president and CEO of HPMA. “After registering to attend the trade show in October, mark your calendars to enjoy two nights of music, food and Market friends.

The evening concert is only open to registered High Point Market attendees. A valid Fall 2024 Market pass is required for entry. Doors open at 6:30pm before the concert begins at 7pm. Early entry for buyers starts at 6:15pm. Entry for ages under 15 is not permitted. Complimentary food and beverage will be provided.

Qualifying registrants will be issued a Market pass for the trade show scheduled for Oct 26-30. In addition to Center Stage access, a pass is required for entry into buildings and showrooms across the 13-block Market District.

Guests who register prior to Oct 23 (or Oct 15 for international attendees), will receive their Market pass in the mail at no charge. Registration assistance is available by contacting the High Point Market Authority directly at (336) 869-1000 during normal business hours (ET), or by emailing registration@highpointmarket.org.  

Online registration for Fall Market is now open until 5pm ET on October 23, also at no charge.  After this date, guests may still register onsite during the event and pay a $30 processing fee. Guest passes for all registrations occurring after the October deadlines will be available for pickup at one of 13 Market registration areas.

Market guests are encouraged to register early and to contact the HPMA-sanctioned Market Concierge service by Travel Quest, Inc. to receive assistance securing the best options for overnight accommodations and flights, as well as to make other long-distance transportation arrangements.

Center Stage is an outdoor event venue situated between Showplace and the Transportation Terminal. To learn more about all Center Stage events hosted by HPMA, visit the High Point Market website.