Music & Movies
Thirty-nine years after the classic drama Rocky first hit theaters, the seventh installment CREED (2015) breathes new life into this story of underdogs and redemption. Starring Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan, the film has been hailed as "an invigorating piece of nostalgia." (The Atlantic) Stallone was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, his first since the original film.
Brooklyn collective WORDLESS MUSIC ORCHESTRA, conducted onstage by the score's composer, Ludwig Goransson, performs the original score live along with the film. The orchestra has gained notoriety and acclaim for its unconventional programming, blurring the lines between contemporary classical music, indie rock, and electronica. Alex Ross of The New York Times said, simply, "At the moment, there is no more inventive music series in New York." They return after their sensational rendition of the Beasts of the Southern Wild score in 2013.
FRANK HAYE & THE BROOKLYN INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHOIR begin the evening with jubilant gospel music. Haye and the choir are a New York institution, performing at Lincoln Center, BAM, and at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting with Aretha Franklin. During the film, the choir will join Wordless and Goransson for a few vocal numbers. (Rain Date 8/6)
Plus, in honor of Rocky and Adonis Johnson Creed, we’re hosting a free bootcamp workout class on the lawn at the Bandshell prior to the film. Gates open at 6:30pm and the workout will start at 6:45pm on the lawn.
Personal trainer Jubi Williams (certified by both NASM and AFAA) will lead a 45-minute high-energy, high-intensity total body workout. Bring a towel or yoga mat and RSVP to let us know you’ll be there!
Friends of the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Member Seating & Tent Access
Friends Seating: Front seats open to Seat-Pass and Tent-Pass members
Friends Tent: Open to Tent-Pass members
Sponsor Tent: Closed for a Private Event
Venue Information:
The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival is one of New York City's longest running, free, outdoor performing arts festivals and is held every summer at the Prospect Park Bandshell. View seating arrangements here.
All Performances Rain or Shine. In the event of dangerous weather we will be communicating updates on our website, Facebook, and Twitter.
To learn more about our COVID-Safety precautions, visit our FAQ page.