Emmylou Harris, Grace Potter, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and more to headline 2024 Tipping Point
The Tipping Point, the celebrated benefit concert held each year in support of scholarships at Tulane University and the City of New Orleans, will take place at the Orpheum Theater on Nov. 8, 2024, for its eighth edition. Executive produced by RWE Partners, The Tipping Point 2024 boasts an impressive all-star lineup, headlined by 13-time Grammy winner Emmylou Harris, powerhouse vocalist Grace Potter, blues prodigy Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and New Orleans icons Jon Cleary, Anders Osborne, and Ivan Neville.
The evening will also feature the musical direction of Grammy-winning guitarist and producer Eric Krasno, alongside the New Orleans-based rhythm section of George Porter Jr., Raymond Weber, Tony Hall, and the Dumpstaphunk Horns, creating a celebration of music deeply rooted in the spirit of the Big Easy.
“The Tipping Point has become a beloved Tulane and New Orleans tradition, an unforgettable evening that brings some of the nation’s best musicians together to help ensure that more deserving students can experience the transformative power of a Tulane education,” Tulane President Michael A. Fitts said.
The Tipping Point is the only concert of its kind in the country that supports a university. Proceeds from the event will fund scholarships that enable students to attend Tulane University regardless of their economic background, while also contributing to the vitality of the city of New Orleans.
“Tulane University is at the heart of New Orleans, and this concert is a celebration of both the city’s rich musical history and the future leaders who will shape it,” said Greg Williamson, co-founder of RWE Partners. “We’re thrilled to bring this incredible lineup together in support of Tulane students, while celebrating the music that makes this city so special.”
As producers of some of the most impactful music charity events in the U.S., including Love Rocks NYC and The Soho Sessions, RWE Partners — led by Williamson and Nicole Rechter — have raised more than $60 million for various nonprofits. Their expertise in bringing together world-class talent for excellent causes has made The Tipping Point a cornerstone of Tulane University’s philanthropic efforts.
Since its inception, The Tipping Point has become a signature fundraising and cultural event for both Tulane University and the New Orleans music scene. Past performers include Warren Haynes, Joe Bonamassa, Stephen Marley, Lukas Nelson, and Mavis Staples, among many others. Each year, the concert draws some of the biggest names in music, united in their support of Tulane’s efforts to provide educational opportunities to future leaders. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit TippingPoint.Tulane.edu.
