Third Annual Cozy Festival: A Celebration of Emerging Talent and Vibrant Vendors in Raleigh
The third annual Cozy Festival took place on June 29th in Raleigh, North Carolina, showcasing a diverse array of emerging artists and vendors. Founded by Jamaal Hollywood, also known as Cozy, the festival provides an excellent platform for up-and-coming talents to network and display their offerings.
This year's event included a fashion show featuring the latest releases from CozyCandids. The collection highlighted graphic tees, women's bathing suits, jumpsuits, crop tops, and more. CozyCandids is rapidly gaining recognition in the fashion industry. For more information on their merchandise, follow @cozycandidscouture.
The festival also hosted various vendors, including those offering haircuts, jewelry, clothing, food, and more. A standout vendor was Vybez Kitchen, a Jamaican restaurant from Greensboro, North Carolina, owned by Kyler Evans. Vybez Kitchen has been featured on major news stations such as WRAL News and has participated in significant festivals like Dreaville. Another notable vendor was Beas da Barber from Cary, NC, who provided haircuts during the festival. For booking details, visit @beas_dabarber on Instagram.
The highlight of the festival was the performances by the featured artists. Ayanna Lanae opened with a cover of SWV's "Weak" and performed her hit "Little Girl" along with some unreleased tracks. Coahh followed with her popular songs "Lately" and "Like You Should," and introduced new music. Jachin Kedar delivered a lyrical set, including his hit "72 In The Summer." Kyla Christina's R&B performance featured her hit "Not The Type '' and other recent releases. Mani B closed the show with an energetic performance, including choreography, high energy, and her hit "Mixed Feelings." Make sure to stream their music on all platforms.
The Cozy Festival was a fantastic event. Follow @thecozyfestival for updates on future festivals and visit our events page for interviews with some of the artists. Also head over to our events page for interviews with some of the artists at the festival.
