Bondi Beach duo Royel Otis — the indie breakout behind the chart-topping single "moody" — bring their Meet Me in the Car tour to the Lena Horne Bandshell for a BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn benefit night. It's a rare chance to catch one of the buzziest bands going in the tree-ringed bowl of Prospect Park, with Chicago's Ax and the Hatchetmen opening the 8,000-capacity lawn. If hook-heavy guitar pop under summer stars is your thing, grab a spot early.
What to expect
Ax and the Hatchetmen open before Royel Otis headline a set drawn from their breakout records, in the open-air bowl of Prospect Park's Lena Horne Bandshell. Expect a dense, dancing crowd on the lawn, warm-night singalongs, and the relaxed festival feel that's defined Celebrate Brooklyn for decades.
Good to know
- The B/Q to Prospect Park or the F/G to 15th St–Prospect Park puts you near the Bandshell.
- This is a ticketed benefit show, so it supports BRIC's year-round free programming.
- Enter near Prospect Park West and 9th Street for the Bandshell.
- It's outdoor lawn seating — bring a blanket and dress for the evening cool-down.
- Arrive early for a good sightline; popular benefit shows fill the bowl fast.
- Best for indie-rock and guitar-pop fans; it's a stand-and-dance crowd up front.
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Common questions
Is this Celebrate Brooklyn show free?
No — Royel Otis is one of the festival's ticketed benefit concerts, which help fund BRIC's many free summer shows.
Who is opening?
Chicago band Ax and the Hatchetmen open the night before Royel Otis headline.
Where is the Lena Horne Bandshell?
Inside Prospect Park near Prospect Park West and 9th Street, Brooklyn — the longtime home of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn.
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