Media Contact:
Heath Buckmaster
Marketing Chair, MANN Center of North Carolina
(919) 867-1507
press@manncenternc.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hemlockfest 2025 – August 16-17, 2025
SANFORD, July 31, 2025 – The MANN Center of North Carolina will host the two-day concert series Hemlockfest 2025 on August 16 and 17 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. With proceeds benefitting Musicians for Overdose Prevention, over a dozen bands will perform during the festival.
“The Center is thrilled to host this year’s Hemlockfest featuring a set of great bands and supporting such a worthy cause. Not only will guests enjoy many musical performances, but these bands also distribute naloxone (guests may be more familiar with the brand name Narcan), a life saving medication for opioid overdose. We encourage the community to learn more about this important program and to come enjoy bands including Busted Radio, Dit, Linechalk, Icarus Airline, Impulse Machine, Pnltybx and Hemlock Theory performing on Day 1; followed up by J Clean, Dominic Kash, Dirtbag, Shindig, When the Rain Gathers, Solar Illusion and Pageant performing on Day 2. (Heath Buckmaster)”
Musicians for Overdose Prevention works to prevent overdose and create a safer environment for musicians and music fans alike. Event tickets are available at the door for $10 each and parking is free at the MANN Center.
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- Hemlock Theory in concert, courtesy of the band
About the MANN Center
The MANN Center of North Carolina serves as the Arts and Community Center of Lee County and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Center maintains a 300-seat performance hall, and over twenty business offices, conference rooms, and multi-use rooms for parties & events.
The Center is located at 507 N. Steele Street in Sanford. We are proud to be part of Lee County’s vibrant arts and entertainment community.
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