Area 704 is an immersive celebration of art, culture, and creativity—
1PM-2:30PM
704 Business Summit — an interactive experience for founders, creatives, and future-makers, powered by Charlotte’s top innovators.
Featuring:
Dimple Ajmera — Charlotte City Councilmember and Chair of the Budget Committee, who has spearheaded multimillion-dollar investments in arts and culture that have transformed the city.
Brian LaFontaine — the voice behind national campaigns for McDonald’s, Ford, Burger King, and Coca-Cola, and a familiar face from Stranger Things and Ozark.
Moriah Girley — Founder of Area 704, a platform and festival celebrating business, art, and culture in Charlotte.
Hosted by DJ Chuck T — BET Awards judge, music industry powerhouse, and the visionary behind the NBA’s first-ever Music Industry Night for the Charlotte Hornets.
Moderated by Christini Calia, content creator and digital storyteller.
With DJ Kayoh spinning the vibes all afternoon.
Enjoy drinks, networking, and thought-provoking conversations with some of Charlotte’s most influential voices.
👠 Area 704 Fashion Show | 4PM-5pm
From being featured in Vogue to viral fits taking over timelines, this iconic lineup is bringing the HEAT on August 23rd 🔥🪩💫
Discover looks presented by:
🧶 Loving Hodgy
👑 House of Mann
🖤 Street Serenade Apparel
♻️ Block Benefits
🐇 Skylar Designs
🌿 Haus on the Lawn | 5PM–10:30PM
A dusk-til-night sonic experience that feels like Coachella energy meets local soul.
🎧 Vibe Architects
Sparky: Sonic sculptor blending afrotech, funk, and future sounds
Carson Carr: Tech-house mainstay with curated sets across top Charlotte venues
JSSE: Genre-defying DJ who bridges worlds through emotion and movement
🌐 The Area Code 704 Party | Skyline Room
6:00PM–10:30pm | Limited Capacity
Prepare to be transported as the energy peaks with a high-octane night of music, dancing, and performance art.
Curated by DJs: DJ Carolina X + 2Checks — trusted tastemakers who’ve lit up stages from the Carolinas to the world.
🎤 Live Sets From
Jai Winter | Monet Symone | She's Grounded | Bway | RBN Kayyy | Kyng Jubie
🎨 A day full of experiential Art Activations by:
SHYO Gallery Dept | Sungai Studio | Alaynah Ink | Art by Inkkdup | Buster Slowbrow | Sketch Queen 40
Come get some permanent bling by @luveajewelry 💎
Charge up with @juuce_southeast
catch up with us on the gram.
AREA 704 isn’t just a festival — it’s a movement.
We’re rewriting Charlotte’s story through music, fashion, art, and entrepreneurship.
Be where the city comes alive.
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