Old Dominion University hosted YES Fest, a two-day celebration of live music and positivity, on Jan. 13-14. The event offered ODU students an opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of the Hampton Roads music scene. YES Fest, first introduced in March 2023, is a collaborative effort between Arts@ODU and the Norfolk-based concert and event promoter, LAVA Presents. All performances took place at the Goode Theatre and Gordon Art Galleries on Monarch Way. Photos Chuck Thomas/ODU
Bringing a touch of Nashville flair, country-infused songwriter Esmé Patterson performs at YES Fest. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
The Richmond rapper Nickelus F. delivers his compelling lyrics overlaid with soulful beats during Saturday night's performance at YES Fest. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Chesapeake artist Shormey performs her psychedelic disco vibes. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Demons, an energetic rock ensemble, command the stage inside the Goode Theatre. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Demons rock out during YES Fest. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Erin Lindgren, from The Warm Hug, skillfully strums the mandolin while delivering a captivating performance. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Tyler Donovan, a homegrown artist, raps about the peaks and valleys of his musical journey in Norfolk and the 757 area. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Anna Hillburg from Cor De Lux takes the stage at the Gordon Art Galleries. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Warrington performs an intimate set, marking the start of the second-ever YES Fest. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Bringing a touch of Nashville flair, country-infused songwriter Esmé Patterson performs at YES Fest. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
The Richmond rapper Nickelus F. delivers his compelling lyrics overlaid with soulful beats during Saturday night's performance at YES Fest. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Chesapeake artist Shormey performs her psychedelic disco vibes. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Demons, an energetic rock ensemble, command the stage inside the Goode Theatre. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Demons rock out during YES Fest. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Erin Lindgren, from The Warm Hug, skillfully strums the mandolin while delivering a captivating performance. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Tyler Donovan, a homegrown artist, raps about the peaks and valleys of his musical journey in Norfolk and the 757 area. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Anna Hillburg from Cor De Lux takes the stage at the Gordon Art Galleries. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Warrington performs an intimate set, marking the start of the second-ever YES Fest. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU