Live Nation Urban & Black Women Photographers Partner to Hire Black Women Content Teams to Shoot Summer Festivals and Tours Nationwide
For a fifth straight year, the leading source of live Black entertainment will invite a select cohort of Black Women Photographers and Videographers to shoot their much-anticipated slate of upcoming spring, summer and fall festivals and tours. The initiative will offer a paid opportunity for Black creatives to chronicle the most memorable moments at marquee events throughout 2026, documenting the culture in motion on the grounds and as it unfolds onstage.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply is May 1st, 2026.
Complete the form to be considered for the 2026 slate of Live Nation Urban events, shows, and festivals.
To apply for the Ari Lennox tour opportunity, click the button below to submit your application.
Please note that the schedule below is subject to change.
The schedule includes:
March 26 - HBCU AWAREFEST // Atlanta, GA
March 28 - Black on the Block // Los Angeles, CA
April 26 - Black on the Block // Washington, DC
May 15 - Front Porch Live // Washington, DC
May 16 - Keith Lee Familee Day // New Orleans, LA
May 17 - Black on the Block // Dallas, TX
May 30 - 31 - Roots Picnic // Philadelphia, PA
June 27 - A Roots Picnic Experience: A Great Night in Hip-Hop // Los Angeles, CA
August 2 - Gospel Garden Fest //London, UK
TBD 2026 - ONE Music Fest // Atlanta, GA
TBD 2026 - Broccoli City Fest // Washington, DC
TBD 2026 - Lil Weezyana Fest // New Orleans, LA
The Live Nation Urban tours (select dates) include:
March 2026 - Kentheman “Kinda Famous 2our”
March - April 2026 - Brandy “PHASES Book Tour”
March - April 2026 - DVSN “Sept. 5th - 10 Year Anniversary Shows"
April - May 2026 - Elmiene “Sounds for Someone 2026 Tour"
April - June 2026 - Ari Lennox “Vacancy Tour”
June - September 2026 - Corinne Bailey Rae “Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae”
June - November 2026 -Jill Scott “To Whom This May Concern Tour”
August 2026 - Ella Mai “Do You Still Love Me 2026” Tour