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Listen up, Fort Worth! Welcome to The Soundcheck, a biweekly music column keeping you in the loop on what\u2019s happening across the Tarrant music scene.<\/p>\n
The month of June brings an exciting intersection of two community celebrations: Pride Month and Juneteenth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This special edition of The Soundcheck concert roundup features musical celebrations from local Black and LGBTQ+ communities.<\/p>\n
The Woman\u2019s Club of Fort Worth<\/p>\n
Freedom Soul Cypher will kick off this year\u2019s Freedom Vibes festival<\/a>. Touted as the nation\u2019s premier Juneteenth festival, the 2026 theme \u201cnostalgic joy\u201d celebrates the practice of looking back with gratitude and forward with possibility. In collaboration with Artistry Soul Collective<\/a>, this R&B cypher will feature raw vocals by J.Aeria, Kevin the Singer, Chef Dee and Alex Royal, with band accompaniment by N3W-Wav.\u00a0<\/p>\n What: Fidelity Investments Presents: Freedom Soul Cypher<\/p>\n When: 7:30 p.m. June 11\u00a0<\/p>\n Where: The Woman\u2019s Club of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave.<\/p>\n Admission: $25<\/a><\/p>\n Tulips FTW<\/p>\n \u201cLive OUT Loud\u201d at Tulips blends together two art forms in celebration of Pride with live music and drag. This event features musical stylings of The Bikini Whales, bringing your favorite B-52s covers and 80s hits to the stage. The night will culminate with a drag performance to their live music stylings featuring queens and kings from across North Texas.\u00a0<\/p>\n What: Live OUT Loud<\/p>\n When: 6:30 p.m. June 13\u00a0<\/p>\n Where: Tulips FTW, 112 St. Louis Ave.<\/p>\n Admission: From $20.14<\/a><\/p>\n Broadway Baptist Church<\/p>\n Turtle Creek Chorale comes to Fort Worth on their spring 2026 tour \u201cPride As Big As Texas.\u201d Featuring works by artists like Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves and Beyonc\u00e9 \u2014 alongside original compositions by Marques L. A. Garrett, Victor Johnson and Patrick Vu \u2014 this concert celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, allies and the state of Texas.\u00a0<\/p>\n What: Pride As Big As Texas<\/p>\n When: June 26 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Broadway Baptist Church Fort Worth, 305 W. Broadway Ave.<\/p>\n