In a current press convention on Apr. 3, 2025, Raleigh metropolis officers and Dreamville Pageant organizers unveiled plans for a brand new music competition set to start in 2026 at Dorothea Dix Park. This announcement comes as the unique Dreamville Pageant, based by North Carolina native J. Cole, executes its closing iteration this weekend.
Sascha Stone Guttfreund, a promoter with Dreamville and Dwell Nation, expressed enthusiasm concerning the continuation, stating, “We’re going to be right here for years to return. This can be a multi-year deal, and we’re so excited to be working with the town of Raleigh collectively on one thing new and thrilling, and to proceed to construct on this unimaginable factor that we’ve finished over time.”
Raleigh Metropolis Supervisor Marchell Adams-David emphasised the competition’s dedication to its musical roots: “We’re going to proceed on the identical path that’s been profitable for us. Our shoppers have informed us what they like, and we’re going to attempt to present that to them for the subsequent 4 years.” She additionally highlighted J. Cole’s ongoing involvement, noting, “He’s completely dedicated to this group, and he’s completely dedicated to this competition.”
Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad, Dreamville co-founder and J. Cole’s supervisor, mirrored on the competition’s communal environment: “We needed to maintain the sensation of simply the group. We name it our household reunion. I believe lots of people from everywhere in the world and from all 50 states are available in, and it’s good to have the ability to do it right here in North Carolina.”
Because the curtain falls on the unique Dreamville Pageant, this new endeavor goals to protect its legacy whereas ushering in a recent chapter for Raleigh’s vibrant music scene.