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After seeing huge success in raising funds last year, the virtual concert will return in September.
April 5, 2021
Are you a Pittsburgh musician looking for performance opportunities? Or a citizen just looking to contribute to the greater good of the local community?
The second annual Yinz Citizen concert is looking for local bands, singer-songwriters, hip-hop artists and other notable yinzers for a virtual music fundraiser on Sept. 16. All proceeds will benefit local nonprofit 412 Food Rescue.
Artists already confirmed to perform include Derek Woods Band, Swiss Army and INEZ. Any local musician interested in performing may apply using this talent entry form. Pittsburghers have the option to submit a song and message or a personal message only.
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The Derek Woods Band will perform as part of the second “Yinz Citizen” virtual concert to benefit 412 Food Rescue on Sept. 16.
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On the heels of a successful event that raised $54,000 last November for 412 Food Rescue, the “Yinz Citizen” virtual concert is returning this year.
The event will take place on Sept. 16.
The inaugural virtual show brought together 25 local bands and artists including Wiz Khalifa, Joe Grushecky, The Commonheart and Musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for what 412 Food Rescue called “the ultimate Pittsburgh mixtape.”
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