Meet our line-up

Jessie Werner/ Bass-guitar, Vocals & Strings

Lawrence Mercado/ Playing Percussion & Drums

Louise Davis/ Bass-guitar, Vocals & Soloist

Floyd Moran/ Keyboards, Guitar & Vocals

Rebecca Cook/ Playing Percussion & Drums

The main event

Our unbelievable music festival

Amplify Benue Music Festival 2026 is a three day event that has the sole purpose of showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Benue musicians, traditional music and artistes and with a primary role of spotlighting a much larger than life identity of the Benue people.
Amplify Benue Music Festival offers a unique experience of bringing people together to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Benue Cultural heritage and the growing timeless music of the Benue people
while celebrating and promoting a sense of identity, celebrating our cultural heritage in various forms.

Festival Info

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Event Schedule

Apr, 2026

MUSIC SEMINAR

Makurdi April 23, 2026 00:00

LET’S TALK is a Benue Musicians Capacity Building/Awareness Seminar which gathers all Benue performing musicians, artistes and creatives to share, discuss, inform and proffer solutions to move music in Benue and the Benue artiste forward to national and international platforms. Here's what you can expect to experience at the Summit:

Free

Apr, 2026

THE DRUM ZONE

Makurdi April 24, 2026 00:00-April 25, 2026 00:00

This is a designated section situated in the festival arena, also called the heartbeat of the Benue valley where various drum ensembles from Benue State are showcased and holds profound significance, symbolizing unity, life and spiritual connection. Across Benue drums are central to ceremonies, gatherings and celebrations grounding people in rhythm and fostering a deep connection to the land and ancestors.

Free

Apr, 2026

DANCE OFF

Makurdi April 23, 2026 00:00-April 25, 2026 00:00

Major attractions include a dance off competition in which dancers compete with each other over a two day period until a winner is declared. Young dancers here showcase their skill; in head to head battles (street urban styles) off different dance genres with winners determined while judges or audience votes.

Free

Day #1 - may 01.2021

Day #2 - may 02.2021

Day #3 - may 03.2021

Day #1 - may 01.2021

Day #2 - may 02.2021

Day #3 - may 03.2021

DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE LINE UPS

THE BIGGEST, MOST IMPORTANT BENUE MUSIC FESTIVAL THIS SIDE OF NAIJA

We will prioritize diversity and inclusivity in our lineups. We strive to book and invite artists from various genres, backgrounds reflecting the global nature of music inherent in the Benue people. This will create a more inclusive and enriching experience for festival goers who will have the opportunity to discover new sounds and broaden their musical horizons.

OUR LINE UP