ASBURY PARK, NJ – December 12, 2024: The 8th annual “What A Wonderful Year” (WAWY) music festival returns to Asbury Park’s Wonder Bar on December 27 and 28, featuring 20 of the region’s top and emerging local artists, split over the 2 nights and alternating between 2 stages. Produced by local label Telegraph Hill Records, the event promises back-to-back live performances from 7 PM to 12:30 AM each night.

Tickets are on sale now. A two-night pass is just $45 through December 26. Single-night tickets are $26 through December 22 and $30 during the week of the show. Tickets are available at the Stone Pony Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.

Proceeds benefit 2 local charities dedicated to impacting lives through youth music education, including the the Asbury Park Music Foundation . This year’s contribution will add to the more than $12,000 donated to local causes to date. A free pre-show reception, “What A Wonderful Cheer,” will be held at the Berkeley Hotel on Friday, December 27 from 4pm to 6:30pm to spotlight the two non-profits. The event is open to the public and will include performances from current and prior students of the two youth programs, as well as short interviews with some of the WAWY performers.

This event is made possible by generous sponsors including Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Verse Apparel, Last Wave Brewery, Asbury Park Brewery, Mogo Fusion Tacos, Asbury Park Vibes, 90.5 The Night, Radio Garden State, and Photobomb Productions.

What a Wonderful Year Music Festival

December 27 & 28, 2024 – Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ