​CELEBRATE WESTWOOD’S MUSIC ON THE AVENUES RETURNS FOR 2026

Applications For Local Musical Buskers Open Now!

April 10, 2026 (Westwood, NJ) – Celebrate Westwood is seeking musicians and performers for the 2026 Music on the Avenues season which begins on June 6 and continues through September 2026. Musicians of all ages are invited to submit an application for consideration for the 7th season of live performances on the sidewalks of downtown Westwood. Artists do not need to be Westwood residents, however, local applicants will be given priority of selection. Soloists and duos are preferred. 

By designating several downtown locations as outdoor performance areas during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Borough of Westwood enabled Celebrate Westwood to help create a safe, inviting atmosphere in which to enjoy the arts, whether for a few minutes while shopping or longer while enjoying a meal or treat outside. The program was a success and has been annually renewed and permitted each year since.  Several musicians have returned for multiple seasons, finding the program worthwhile for their enjoyment, pocketbooks, and musical aspirations. Moreover, some participating artists have received offers to play at local establishments. 

 

In 2023, Music on the Avenues was recognized with a Tools of the Trade Excellence Award by Downtown New Jersey (DNJ), a non-profit membership organization that believes downtowns reflect our communities’ unique identities, provide a focal point, a convenient local place of commerce, and offer a sense of place where people can gather and truly be a community. Because Celebrate Westwood shares this mission, its BIZhub committee serves as sponsor to this low-cost, high-impact event which spans across fourteen summer weekends, enhancing local economic vitality by encouraging residents and visitors to stroll a little further, linger a little longer, and spend a little more time downtown. BIZhub was created in 2023 for networking and information sharing among local business owners and operators. 

 

Program and application details can be found at www.celebratewestwood.org. The application is now live, with a deadline of May 1. Latter applicants will be accepted pending availability. Watch
@CelebrateWestwood on Facebook and Instagram, or our website
celebratewestwood.org for performance listings starting in June! Contact
celebratewestwood@gmail.com with questions or for sponsorship opportunities.
 

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Contact:
RoseAnn Ciarlante and Lauren Letizia
CelebrateWestwood@gmail.com