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Oct 1, 2019

CONTRA-TIEMPO Residency with NC State LIVE | Fall 2020

NC State LIVE is so excited to partner with NC State’s Dance Program to bring the award-winning Los-Angeles dance company CONTRA-TIEMPO to Raleigh from October 18-25, 2019. The company will be busy on and off campus with pop up performances, setting work on NC State student dancers, teaching classes in schools and community centers, leading artist conversations, film… 

Jul 23, 2018

2018-2019 Season Preview Video

We have so many exhilarating artists lined up for the 2018-19 season. Check out this quick video for a sneak peek!   

Mar 1, 2018

Marc Bamuthi Joseph Artist Residency with NC State LIVE | Spring 2018

“Marc Bamuthi Joseph belongs to a rare breed of artists who can kindle political and cultural awareness while delivering a highly entertaining performance.” – The Philadelphia Inquirer A favorite on NC State LIVE’s stage and across the globe, writer/performer Marc Bamuthi Joseph has garnered countless awards and critical acclaim for his passionate productions that seamlessly weave… 

Jan 1, 2017

The Nile Project Residency at NC State LIVE | Spring 2017

Much more than just a band, The Nile Project is a tight cross-cultural collaboration that brings together artists from 11 countries along the Nile basin to create a unified new sound and to ignite social justice. In 2017, the Nile Project launches their second U.S. tour. They will be in residence at NC State LIVE from… 

May 4, 2016

NC State LIVE receives a grant from the Sustainability Fund

Exciting news! NC State LIVE has received a grant from the NC State Sustainability Fund to support our March 2017 artist residency with The Nile Project. 

May 2, 2016

The Swingles Deliver Uncommon Entertainment (review)

"Listening to the local appearance of The Swingles at Stewart Theatre, on the campus of NCSU, it was perfectly clear that they are still a unique and audience-pleasing ensemble of very talented singers." 

Apr 12, 2016

It’s gonna’ happen! The Swingles on April 27.

Let's just call this the "Third Time's the Charm Tour." 

Mar 22, 2016

A Multifaceted Artist (review)

"While [Cameron Carpenter] has been widely acclaimed as a "insanely talented" virtuoso organist (he is) and as a showman (he is), he is also an intellectual, a brilliant arranger, a composer, and the organ world's most visible resident iconoclast." 

Dec 15, 2015

Emel Mathlouthi at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert

Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi performed on the NC State LIVE series on October 29. On December 11, she sang Kelmti Horra (“My Word is Free”) at the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Norway. 

Dec 1, 2015

The Swingles: Yule Songs

The Swingles, performing Thursday, December 10 on the NC State LIVE series, opened their holiday tour at The Forge in London on November 29. That concert was live streamed, and is available online for you to catch a preview of the amazing a cappella music they will be bringing to NC State. After opening in London, the…