Y2K Kids Take Center Stage at Piedmont Healthcare Friday After 5 with 2000s Hits

Piedmont HealthCare's Friday After 5 concert series is back this Friday, August 1, with the high-energy, ultra-fun Y2K Kids, the ultimate tribute to the music of the 2000’s and up! You don’t want to miss this “ultimate, multi-media, nostalgia party”!

Step back in time and relive the electrifying sounds of the 2000s with Y2K Kids! This high-energy tribute band brings the biggest hits of the new millennium to life, celebrating an era filled with unforgettable pop, rock, and dance anthems. Whether you're a fan of Bruno Mars' smooth grooves, Lady Gaga's bold theatrics, or the powerhouse vocals of Kelly Clarkson, Y2K Kids delivers an authentic and exhilarating experience that will have everyone on the dance floor.

Dressed in full 2000s fashion, complete with themed stage props, Y2K Kids fully immerses audiences in the nostalgia of the decade. Expect spot-on performances of chart-topping hits from Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, The Strokes, and many more! With both male and female powerhouse vocalists leading the charge, every song is performed with passion and precision, capturing the essence of the original artists while adding an exciting, live-performance edge.

The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series brings free live entertainment to Downtown Statesville the first Friday from May through October (except July), featuring an incredible lineup of musical acts spanning country, blues, rock and roll, and timeless classics that guarantee something for every music lover. Also made possible through the presenting sponsorship of Flow Automotive of Statesville, the series reflects the dealership's commitment to community engagement. Whether you're craving throwback classics or today's hottest hits, the series promises evenings packed with music, dancing, and memories that'll last long after the final encore.

The concerts are held in Downtown Statesville on West Broad Street in front of Mitchell Community College from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, water, and food will be available for purchase beginning at 5:30 pm.  Bring your chairs and enjoy a great night of music, but remember no pets or coolers are allowed

This year, each Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert will support a non-profit organization, offering them a booth to share information about their program and collecting donations on their behalf. We are excited to announce that this week's event will be dedicated to benefiting The Dove House. Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, that serves child victims of sexual assault and their non-offending family members in Alexander and Iredell Counties in North Carolina. Their mission is o minimize trauma, promote healing, and enhance investigation and prosecution for child-victims of sexual abuse through advocacy, intervention, collaboration, and education. For more information, visit https://dovehousecac.org/.  Are you interested in a booth for your non-profit? Contact the Chamber of Commerce for an application.

Start your evening by visiting the welcome tent at the entrance to purchase your tokens for $6 each (cash or card) before heading over to the beverage tent!

Red Buffalo Brewing will be on hand pouring their well-loved Clocktower IPA, Blue’sBerry Ale, and Clocktower Ale.

Andrea’s Ice Cream & Sweet Shop along with Dragon Dogs and Waffle Chick food trucks will be serving food, sweets, water & soft drinks.

Mark your calendars and make sure you don’t miss any of these upcoming dates:

September 5 – Chocolate Chip & Co. (Soul, Funk, Rhythm & Blues)

October 3 – Party Parrot Band (Jimmy Buffet Tribute)

The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series is produced by Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) and the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and is made possible by our gracious volunteers and these valued sponsors:

Piedmont HealthCare, Flow Automotive of Statesville, Randy Marion Automotive of Statesville, Duncan Heating & Air, Doosan Bobcat, DENSO Manufacturing, Southern Oncology Specialist, MBA Roofing, Allen Tate Realtors, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation, R Gregory Jewelers, Aither Air, Centralina Realty, WAME Radio, SoundCheck LIVE!, HomeRun Markets, Mitchell Community College, The Essence on Broad, Iredell Free News, and the City of Statesville.

Parking is available throughout Downtown in our 9 public parking lots.  Our partners at Mitchell Community College invite guests to park in their various lots surrounding the event.  For public lot details, visit https://www.downtownstatesville.com/directions-parking.

For more information about the 2025 concert series, contact Downtown Statesville at 704-878-3436 or the Chamber of Commerce at 704-873-2892. Learn more by visiting https://www.svlfridayafterfive.com/.

About Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC):  Downtown Statesville Development Corporation champions, promotes and leads Downtown Statesville as the economic, social and cultural engine in the region. This is achieved in collaboration with public-private partners working together to enhance the appearance, desirability and vitality of downtown.  Visit www.downtownstatesville.com for details.

About Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce:  The voice of business and professionals in our region for over 100 years, the Chamber supports policies that foster a positive business climate through job creation and economic development. The Chamber also supports innovative ideas to educate, attract and retain a quality workforce.

A not-for-profit membership organization, The Chamber provides the leadership to achieve a diverse balanced economy that enhances the quality of living and working in our region.

The Chamber is a bridge that links businesses, organizations, and residents together with innovative programs that strengthen our long-term economic vitality, business success, job creation and quality of life. Visit www.statesvillechamber.org for details.