GOVERNOR-ELECT MATT MEYER ANNOUNCES THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE FOUR TOPS FOR INAUGURAL BALL

WILMINGTON- Today, Governor-elect Matt Meyer is proud to announce an extraordinary musical lineup for his 2025 Inaugural Ball on January 21, 2025. The iconic Temptations, the legendary Four Tops, and the immensely talented Urban Arts Orchestra will perform at The Queen in Wilmington.

"I am deeply honored to have such an incredible mix of musicians - from the iconic Temptations and Four Tops to the up-and-coming Urban Arts Orchestra - join us to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for Delawareans," said Governor-elect Matt Meyer. "Music has always had the power to unite, inspire, and uplift us, and this historic performance will be a reflection of the unity, progress, and vitality we are committed to bringing to every corner of our state."

The evening will kick off with a powerful performance by the Urban Arts Orchestra, a Detroit-based ensemble known for its fusion of classical and contemporary music, setting the stage for the headlining acts. The Temptations and The Four Tops will take the stage to perform some of their greatest hits, bringing the soul and rhythm of American music to the heart of Delaware's inaugural festivities. This event is not only a celebration of Delaware's future but also a tribute to the enduring legacy of music as a catalyst for social change, resilience, and cultural pride.

• WHO: The Temptations and the Four Tops with the Urban Arts Orchestra
• WHAT: Governor-elect Matt Meyer's Inaugural Ball
• WHEN: January 21st, 2025, 7 PM ET
• WHERE: The Queen, 500 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801

About the Temptations and the Four Tops

The Four Tops made their first single in 1956, and spent seven years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz-four-part harmony jazz. Their first Motown hit, "Baby I Need Your Loving" in 1964, made them stars and their sixties track record on the label is indispensable to any retrospective of the decade. Their songs, soulful and bittersweet, were across-the-board successes that have withstood the test of time. The group continues to be a hit in concert and tours regularly, a towering testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown Sound they helped shape and define. Smokey Robinson said in a 2004 Rolling Stones article that, "They were the best in my neighborhood in Detroit when I was growing up (and) the Four Tops will always be one of the biggest and the best groups ever. Their music is forever."

The Temptations, often referred to as American music royalty, are revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. While the group has evolved over the years, Dr. Otis Williams has continued to lead the group and carry the torch forward for the next generation of Temptations' fans. The Temptations are headlining concerts around the country throughout 2025. Their concerts include fan favorites such as "My Girl," "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," and more.

Ranked #1 in Billboard magazine's most recent list of the "Greatest R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of All Time." The Temptations have been the subject of a smash hit Broadway musical, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, based on Otis Williams' personal journey, which opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre in 2019. The Temptations' heritage, influence, and contributions to, not only American culture and African American communities but also to the global music landscape are monumental.

About the Urban Arts Orchestra

Detroit's own Urban Art Orchestra is conducted by 3x Grammy nominated and 3x NAACP Image award-winning composer De'Sean Jones. Urban Art Orchestra presents an excitingly fresh & immersive experience, fusing classical and popular music in ways that bring people together from all walks of life. Over the past two years UAO has grown into a 150 piece ensemble with an additional 50 piece choir known for compelling musical collaborations with a wide range of artists. UAO's most notable collaborators feature the likes of Amp Fiddler, T-Pain, and Big Sean, Amazon Music and Ford Motor Company. Urban Art Orchestra is a one of a kind experience that brings excitement, passion, and authenticity with a style that proudly represents Detroit.

Governor-elect Matt Meyer is a former public school math teacher and small business owner who has served as New Castle County Executive since 2017. As the leader of Delaware's largest local government, Matt has proven that government can still work for the people- delivering real results for real people and making real progress for Delaware's working families. Gov-elect Meyer will bring that same result-driven leadership across our state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities.

From Wilmington to Kenya and Iraq: Growing up in Delaware, Matt attended schools in the Brandywine School District, followed by Wilmington Friends School, and then studied Computer Science & Political Science at Brown University. He then moved to Nairobi, Kenya, where he learned Swahili and created Ecosandals, a recycled footwear company that sold environmentally friendly footwear to customers in 17 countries on five continents. Matt subsequently spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, as a diplomat embedded with the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

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