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The latest news and happenings about the Light Up The Queen Foundation!
The All Star Band Wilmington DE
Featuring Dave Peterson, Roger Hoilman, Bob Reuther, Eric Miller, Michael MacArtney, Alan Yandziak, Dan Kane, and Tony Cappella.
Xtianstock Returns for 2026!
Xtianstock is a free outdoor concert event to raise funds and awareness for the Light Up The Queen’s Christian Salcedo Music Scholarship program.
Christian Salcedo was a beloved local musician and well-adored friend who passed away suddenly in July 2016. His spirit lives on with the Christian Salcedo Music Scholarship through the Light Up the Queen Foundation.
Join us on Thursday, August 6 for a day of fond remembrance in song dedicated to Christian Salcedo who brought good humor, kindness and wonderful music everywhere he went in life.
Hip-Hop, Jazz, and “The Hoodie:” Amplifying Wilmington’s Diverse Voices
Music is more than entertainment; it’s an identity. It is how we tell our stories and understand who we are. The Light Up the Queen Foundation is proud to support three programs that use music to help Wilmington’s youth find their identity and celebrate their...
From First Steps to Center Stage: Removing Barriers to the Arts
Talent is universal, but opportunities for that talent are not. That gap between the two is the reason the Light Up the Queen Foundation exists: to provide deeply supported pathways through which Delaware youth can hone their talents and showcase their abilities...
Not Just a Choir: How the Light Up the Queen Foundation Stokes the Drive and Passion of Wilmington’s Young Professional Artists
When people hear "choir school," they think of singing. And while the 142-year legacy of The Choir School of Delaware is built on beautiful music, their vision for 2026 encompasses so much more. It’s about survival, business, and the future. And with the support they...
More Than a Concert: How Your Shine A Light Ticket Fuels Wilmington’s Future
Over the past 12 years, the annual Shine A Light (“SAL”) concert has become a much-anticipated night of electric musical energy. Over 250 extremely talented Wilmington area musicians have performed 500 songs over the years to audiences of over 1,300 people,...
Area Music Programs Benefit from Shine a Light
In October, the Light Up The Queen (LUQ) organization awarded a total of $30,500 to three music education programs that assist Wilmington youth in underserved communities. Read more!
After a COVID shutdown, scores of area musicians are primed for an epic jam session benefitting a good cause at the 10th Shine a Light Concert
After a one-year COVID-induced hiatus, the annual Shine A Light fundraising concert returns to The Queen on Saturday, March 5. Read more!
2018 Christian Salcedo Music Scholarship Recipient
Music Scholarship Awarded to 6th Grader, Hannah Gatewood Hannah Gatewood, a Warner Elementary student, has been selected by the Light Up the Queen Foundation to receive a Christian Salcedo Music Scholarship. Hannah has demonstrated strong aptitude, potential,...
