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Hip-Hop, Jazz, and “The Hoodie:” Amplifying Wilmington’s Diverse Voices

Hip-Hop, Jazz, and “The Hoodie:” Amplifying Wilmington’s Diverse Voices

by Dan Sanchez | Feb 13, 2026 | News

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

From First Steps to Center Stage: Removing Barriers to the Arts

by Dan Sanchez | Feb 13, 2026 | News

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

Not Just a Choir: How the Light Up the Queen Foundation Stokes the Drive and Passion of Wilmington’s Young Professional Artists

by Dan Sanchez | Feb 13, 2026 | News

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...
More Than a Concert: How Your Shine A Light Ticket Fuels Wilmington’s Future

More Than a Concert: How Your Shine A Light Ticket Fuels Wilmington’s Future

by Dan Sanchez | Feb 13, 2026 | News

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

Area Music Programs Benefit from Shine a Light

by nupointAdmin | Dec 1, 2022 | News

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 COVID shutdown, scores of area musicians are primed for an epic jam session benefitting a good cause at the 10th Shine a Light Concert

by nupointAdmin | Feb 1, 2021 | News

After a one-year COVID-induced hiatus, the annual Shine A Light fundraising concert returns to The Queen on Saturday, March 5. Read more!
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