THE NO HEADLINERS TOUR

The No Headliners Tour is a community-driven hip-hop showcase built around the idea of eliminating a single headliner in favor of a cohesive, intimate lineup experience. The tour prioritizes small venues to create an immersive atmosphere centered on authenticity, discovery, and meaningful connection. The August 16 stop at Songbyrd Music House features four rising artists: Heno., Kwame Adu, My Favorite Color, and zayALLCAPS, each bringing a distinct style to a night designed as a single flowing experience.

Venue: Songbyrd Music House, located at 540 Penn Street NE, Washington, DC.

When: Sunday, August 16, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Showtimes: Event begins at 7:00 PM; the full schedule of sets is not specified, but the door time suggests an early start.

Tickets: Three price tiers are available: $15, $18, and $22. Ticket options are listed as paid; fans should check Songbyrd’s ticketing page for availability.

Lineup: The tour features Heno. (a 1st-generation Ethiopian/Eritrean artist known for collaborations with Mick Jenkins, JPEGMAFIA, Elujay, and others, with a collaborative album alongside Oddisee rolling out in Spring 2026), Kwame Adu (a New Jersey native who has opened for Vayda, Tommy Richman, and Redveil, with a new EP planned for August), My Favorite Color (a Pittsburgh artist praised for unorthodox lyricism and viral visuals, fresh off his album “Elmer”), and zayALLCAPS (a LA-based rapper-producer whose project “art Pop * pop art” earned acclaim from The Fader, Pigeons and Planes, and Pitchfork; his upcoming album makes this tour a pivotal moment).

Run time: Not specified. The show begins at 7:00 PM; typical concert length for a four-act lineup is likely 2–3 hours.

Ages: All ages are welcome.

Genre: Rap and hip-hop.

Note: The tour prioritizes intimate venues and a community-driven atmosphere; the lineup is designed as a cohesive experience rather than a traditional opener-headliner format.