Sat, Sep 12
|Market Street Downtown Champaign
The Beat on Market Street : Island Bounce
Themed late night block party featuring live music, DJ, games, prizes, food truck, and giveaways. Entertainment will be a mix of Reggae, Calypso, & Soca from the live band and the DJ will be spinning a mix of Reggaeton, Afro-beat, House, & island inspired music. More about the event below.
Time & Location
Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Market Street Downtown Champaign, 114 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
About the event
To end the summer off with the feeling of celebration. A night to feel rooted in Afro Caribbean styles including music, dance, food, and fashion. Limbo in the street for prizes! Come out and feel the Island Bounce!
About the Performers
The Band: Ryan Byfield and Nuclei <bio>
DJ Sean Alvarez: Sean Alvarez is one of Chicago's premier DJs and sound curators. He has played at several famous venues in the States and beyond, alongside some of the most recognized names in music. Showing a strong commitment to his style and integrity, he remains true to his roots by playing a wide variety of genres and timeless sounds that stem from authentic soul and jazz music. As the creator of the brands We Love Soul, AfroFuturistic, and the former Swank Society internet radio station, Sean has made it his mission to spread love through music. Check him out via t…