audaCITY interview with The Lum & Lal Show!
July 2024
Tune in as the fellas talk with Entrepreneur Crystal Wamalwa about starting her own tour company and the journey of a Businesswoman. Guest: Crystal Wamalwa (IG: Theecrystallite_) Audacity Tours (IG: Audacity_Tours) Host: Bilal Abbey (IG: artofbilal) Pharaoh Lum (IG: pharaoh_lum) Shot by: The 1028 Podcast
audaCITY Tours’ ‘Family Reunion’ show brings together Pittsburgh’s creatives
July 2024
Pittsburgh has no shortage of creative talent.
Crystal Wamalwa, who is originally from Baltimore, found that out when she threw an event spotlighting talent in Pittsburgh on June 22 at Prive Creative Studios in Homewood. From Mister Rice hosting to the PGH Double Dutch Swing Squad, A Loved 1 Fashion, Orlando Watson, Abigail Potter, Morisha Moore, Bilal Re, comedian Khairy Creek, and roller skater Martel Brown, Wamalwa’s idea of “wanting to have fun” turned into a place where these talented people could be celebrated and appreciated.
audaCITY interview with Truth In This Art Podcast with Rob Lee!
July 2024
In this episode of The Truth In This Art Podcast, host Rob Lee interviews Crystal Wamalwa, CEO and founder of audaCITY. Crystal shares her journey of starting audaCITY in 2019 to promote black art and artists. She discusses the importance of community, collaboration, and authenticity in the art scene, particularly in Baltimore. Crystal recounts her bold networking experiences and emphasizes intentionality in building relationships. The episode highlights the upcoming audaCITY Tour in Baltimore, featuring diverse performances and vendors. Rob and Crystal also touch on personal anecdotes, adding depth to the conversation.
audaCITY x B. Marie Accessories Collaboration
July 2024
We’ve teamed up with AudaCITY Tours CEO Crystal Wamalwa to bring you this curated collection celebrating the 2024 AudaCITY Tour!
audaCITY: Family Reunion Tour successfully kicks off the 4-City Tour in Pittsburgh, PA!
June 2024
On June 22, Audacity Tours LLC launched its highly anticipated 4-city Family Reunion Tour in Pittsburgh, marking the event with a sold-out crowd of over 150 attendees. The vibrant evening took place at Privé Creative Studios, owned by Rafqui Cromwell, and was hosted by the charismatic Mister Rice.
What's Good In Your Hood with Crystal Wamalwa, founder of AudaCITY Tours
April 2024
Crystal Wamalwa is a Baltimore native so naturally, I enjoy every moment she and I run into each other (I lived in Bmore for 8 years). Crystal is the founder of AudaCITY Tours. AudaCITY elevates raw black artistry, creating a platform where undiscovered talent meets those hungry for genuine creativity. We're here to disrupt the mainstream, giving a voice to authenticity in every form of black expression.
audaCITY Tours with Financial Literacy with TC
April 2024
Join TC and Crystal Wamalwa as they highlight Audacity Tours past, present, and future! Celebrate 100 subscribers with TC! Crystal shares her experiences with Audacity and how she’s persevered with starting her business!
audaCITY Richmond Pop Up at Buna Kurs in Jackson Ward
April 2024
audaCITY Tours LLC. Announced as a Finalists for UBalt’s ‘Rise to the Challenge’ Business Pitch Competition
March 2024
Judges representing UBalt’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation have selected seven businesses as finalists for the upcoming “Rise to the Challenge” Pitch Competition. The annual event, now in its 12th year, provides an opportunity for members of the greater UBalt community to pitch ideas and concepts for new and existing businesses before a live audience of their peers, supporters, and entrepreneurial experts from the Baltimore community.
audaCITY Tours LLC. Pittsburgh Pop-Up at Nabakindo Skincare
March 2024
audaCITY Tours LLC. PGH Community Partner, Tyler Coluverson named The New Pittsburgh Courier Fab 40 under 40 for 2024
March 2024
audaCITY Tours LLC. attends Artist Think Tank at Emerald City PGH
January 2024
On a rainy Pittsburgh fall Saturday, Downtown streets shimmered as Professional Black artists gathered at Emerald City on Smithfield Street. The event’s Think Tank was formed under the consultation of Hillombo (Justin Laing) and the African American Leadership Association (Darcel Madkins) and coordinated by Greenwood Plan (Khamil Bailey, Samantha Black, Jazmyne Kenney) and BOOM Concepts (D.S. Kinsel, J. Thomas Agnew), aimed to unravel the path to artistic success in Pittsburgh. Among the organizers, Justin Laing facilitated the Think Tank, delving into intricate social and political realities for Black residents in Allegheny County. Their mission: to advocate for fair compensation and genuine recognition of Black artists, directly challenging undervaluation and dispelling the myth of the struggling artist……..
Financial Literacy with TC
October 2023
In this episode, we shout out several amazing individuals! Khamil Bailey, Vernard Alexander, AJ Jefferson, Muffy Mendoza, Denise Graham-Shealey, Dr.Paul Spradley, and many others!
We say thank you to organizations and resources such as Greenwood Week(end) 2023, E3 Alliance, Emerald City Pittsburgh, Community Forge, Baltimore Maryland, and many others! Stream this episode and learn more about Audacity Tours and Crystal Wamalwa!
Baltimore Pop-Up with Nubian Hueman
October 2023
We kicked off our Pop Up Tour series with a bang! Our first stop at Nubian Hueman in Baltimore, MD on October 15, 2023, marked an unforgettable introduction of audaCITY to the vibrant city. Engaging with the local community was key, and we were thrilled to connect with over 15 black-owned businesses while shining a spotlight on three talented local artists representing diverse art forms. It was an intimate gathering filled with creativity, inspiration, and meaningful connections.