In Pictures: Flint Local Fest IV

Flint Local 432 hosted Local Fest IV July 25, showcasing 20+ homegrown acts across genres.

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July 28, 2026
July 25, 2026’s Local Fest IV attracts all ages. Ryan Hobson | Flintside

FLINT, Michigan — Flint Local 432 hosted its fourth annual Local Fest on Saturday, July 25. The free, all-ages event took place at the venue and continued the tradition of highlighting local talent and giving new faces opportunities to perform in front of live audiences.

Hosted by Alpha Drew, Local Fest IV featured a packed lineup of local performers, including Eupho Fatir, Novuh Kaine, Knightheart, Persistenc3, Becky Coggins, Zeke Rowan, and Morgan Moon. Additional acts that took the stage included DaeDae Flint, Permanently Pissed, Super Crazy, The Fam, Shira Eyonna, Pway Phophett, Figga Da Kid, Chase MZ, AshleyCae, Maje, 116 Slade, RKSTR Billy, Midwest Ziggy, and Nyota.

Photographer Ryan Hobson attended and captured the event.

Flint Local 432 continues to be home to local and newfound talent. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
Figga Da Kid touches the stage with ambition at Local Fest IV on July 25, 2026. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
Pway Prophett performing unreleased songs at Local Fest IV on July 25, 2026. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
Chase Mz’s stares into an uproaring crowd at Local Fest IV on July 25, 2026. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
Kapi Tann performs his new feature verse on “Mad ASF” by DaeDae Flint at Local Fest IV on July 25, 2026. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
DaeDae Flint performs her new album “Demon Slayer Kaminari Aoshi” at Local Fest IV on July 25, 2026. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
Shira Eyonna performs her unreleased track “OhThisLike” at Local Fest IV on July 25, 2026. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
RKSTR Billy makes a rare music performance at Local Fest IV on July 25, 2026. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
Pulling up to Local Fest IV with BRB apparel, it was all smiles and love on July 25, 2026. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
Local Fest IV brought together artists, media, and community members on July 25, 2026. Photo: Taylor Tatum
Cris Da Boss & The Fam bringing good vibes to Local Fest IV on July 25, 2026. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
The Fam gets up close and personal with Local Fest IV audiences on July 25, 2026. Ryan Hobson | Flintside
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Ryan Hobson

Ryan Hobson is an on-the-ground interactive photographer known for capturing the creative energy of Flint. No stranger to Flint’s music scene, you might catch him at The Flint Local 432 rocking out to Taylor Tatum, which is just part of the process, and documenting moments that define the city’s culture. Having worked major events like Local Fest III & 810 Day 25’, Ryan continues to spotlight the people and events shaping the region.

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