About
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VIP Dinner
About
*Early bird sale on sale now, until midnight, May 29, 2023*
Experience the inaugural New West Summerfest, an open–air, two-day music festival featuring exceptional performances by Grammy-winning and Billboard-charting artists spanning diverse genres including Jazz, Country, Classic Rock, Mariachi, World Music, and more.
The grand finale awaits as the New West Symphony, joined by the esteemed Music Director Michael Christie, brings the adventures of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ with John Williams’ epic score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra!
Delight in an array of delectable local food and beverage vendors, while ample on-site parking ensures convenience at every turn.
Experience state-of-the-art professional outdoor stage and screen as you enjoy the panoramic views of the majestic Santa Susana mountains at Moorpark College's expansive amphitheater lawn.
Join us as we shape this event into a premier summer festival, where the magic of summer music unfolds beneath the starry skies—right in your own backyard!
Venue
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021
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Food and Vendors
From BBQ to vegetarian-friendly options to healthy eats to carnival-style favorites, Summerfest has something cookin’ up for everyone. Come have a bite from one of your favorite regional locals and quench your thirst with enterprising drink purveyors. Concessions, festival merchandise, and specialty items available for purchase from vendors on site
Tickets
General Admission starting at $20*
*Ticket fees apply
Schedule
Saturday | June 24
3 PM: Gates open + Ilya Serov and the Summer Nights Jazz Extravaganza with B. Valentine kicks off the line-up
6 PM: Multi-Platinum Album country star Blanco Brown will have everyone dancing to his set and worldwide hit “The Git Up.”
8 PM: The “Gods of Rock,” helmed by Jason Scheff (Chicago lead vocals and bass and proud Moorpark resident), Steve Porcaro (Toto founding member), and Bill Champlin (Chicago vocals and guitar), with Steve Ferrone (drums – Eric Clapton, Bee Gees), Errol Cooney (guitar – Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder), and Brandon Coleman (Babyface, Alicia Keys) and other legendary guests, present the Billboard-topping hits of Chicago and more with the New West Symphony for this enchanting “Saturday in the Park.”
Sunday | June 25
3 PM: Gates Open + Jam with Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea
4:30 PM: Unbelievable variety with Renaissance Heart featuring Shea Welsh, Hila Plitmann and Aditya Kalyanpur
6:00 PM: Master of modern Iranian music Hamed Nikpay and guests
7:30 PM: Raiders of the Lost Ark with New West Symphony, Michael Christie, conductor
VIP DINNER IS INCLUDED IN PLATINUM PASS ON SUNDAY (STARTS AT 4 PM on EATM TERRACE)
HONOREES: Philanthropists Keets and Hugh Cassar & NWS Principal Horn James Thatcher
Sponsors
Festival Sponsor
Hammer-Hewson Associates
Ruby Sponsor
Hugh and Keets Cassar
Gold Sponsor
Paul Finkel and Joan Marcy
Fran Elson
Silver Sponsor
John Shwope and Karen Dean Fritts
Joanne Chao
Bronze Sponsor
Nickie Kubasak
University Village
Pearl Sponsor
Alan and Lisa Baker
Linda and David Caitlin
Pamela Perkins-Dwyer
John Gay
Patricia and George Jones
Kironix Inc. Web Design
Shari and Robert Robinson
Michele and Dr. Russ Spoto
VIP Dinner Sponsor
Command Performance Catering
Cultural Sponsor of the Summerfest
Farhang Foundation
I.T. Peace of Mind Provided by Un1teee
The New West Symphony Board of Directors would like to thank Moorpark College Foundation and President Julius O. Sokenu for hosting this premier event at Moorpark College.
Become a sponsor today!
Support live music and education in the community as we invest all proceeds from the festival in our education programs!

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