Schedule Of Events

10 AM : VersoFest 2025 Weekend Kickoff Celebration

come celebrate music, media, and creativity in style, hosted by visionary artist 5iveFingaz, with DJs and other fun fare for the whole family!

12 PM And 1 PM : Verso University Presents: Graffiti 101: Finding Your Voice as a Graffiti Artist

Explore basic graffiti techniques and hand-lettering skills in this fun, hands-on workshop led by globally renowned visionary artist 5iveFingaz! This workshop is open to all ages. Adult supervision is required for children under 13.

1 pm : VersoFest Panel: Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run at 50

A panel discussion on Bruce Springsteen's breakthrough album with Springsteen manager/producer Mike Appel; Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music executive director Bob Santelli; former Columbia Records executive Michael Pillot; author and music culture writer Kenneth Womack, and more; hosted by Arlen Schumer and Dick Wingate.

7 pm : Verso Visionary: Henry Rollins in Conversation with Nabil Ayers

Legendary Black Flag frontman and spoken word artist Henry Rollins, in conversation with Nabil Ayers, the founder of Beggers Records US.