ECSD high school students are invited to attend a free concert Tuesday, August 22 from 10:30- 11:15 AM at the Elko High School Performing Arts Building, featuring world-renowned performer Alex Boyé. Boyé’s lively performance, You Are a 10, encourages connection amongst peers and raises mental health awareness.

Boyé’s positive message aligns with our District and community aspirations found in our Strategic Plan 2023-2026: Our Relationships with families are productive and meaningful and Our Individual Health and collective wellness are essential to our success. This event is co-sponsored by the Cook Center for Human Connection and Elko Federal Credit Union—our community partners who value and recognize the wellbeing of our students and staff. Families of secondary ed students are also welcome to attend.

About Boye
“Alex Boyé is known for his dynamic African-infused music that has gained over 1 billion views on YouTube. After being named 2017 Artist of the Year and grand prize winner in a music contest sponsored by Pepsi & Hard Rock Cafe, he performed a half-time show for NFL's Monday Night Football this past December in Miami. Alex’s voice was featured in “Cruel Summer,” a short film by Kanye West that premiered at the Cannes Film festival. He has shared the stage with many notable artists including, Jay-Z, Tim McGraw, George Michael, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, The Beach Boys, and opened for Olivia Newton John at the world-renowned Royal Albert Hall, fulfilling a life-time dream. Boyé, of Nigerian descent, was raised in London, became a U.S citizen on Feb 12th, 2012, and is an official ambassador for many causes, including the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, and speaks across the country giving entertaining keynotes on mental wellness. His remarkable studio recordings, viral videos, film appearances, and solo performances led to his unforgettable first audition on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, where judge Howie Mandel stated, 'In my six years here, this is my favorite music act ever—it really is!'

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