Up Close & Campy - Live experiences reimagined
INTRODUCING: UP CLOSE & CAMPY
LIVE EXPERIENCES REIMAGINED
BLENDING INTIMATE PERFORMANCES AND THE NOSTALGIA OF SUMMER CAMP
Starlight, PA - Up Close & Campy is launching a new kind of live entertainment experience, blending intimate performances, storytelling, comedy, recreation, and the nostalgia of summer camp into unforgettable intimate all-inclusive weekend experiences.
Created through a collaboration between Full Access Strategy and Burgers & Dogs, the series takes place at Camp Starlight in Pennsylvania, and was inspired by the idea of combining memorably immersive artist experiences with the emotional connection people carry from childhood summer camps.
Up Close & Campy is about creating the kind of moments people remember forever. It’s singing around a fire, hearing stories you’d never hear in a traditional venue, laughing with strangers who become friends, and stepping away from normal life for a weekend that feels truly personal.
The all-inclusive experience includes lodging, chef-prepared meals, intimate performances, outdoor activities, and opportunities to connect with artists in a relaxed, welcoming setting. While travel to Camp Starlight is not included in the ticket price, getting there is easy with optional transportation services, including a private charter bus from nearby metro areas such as New York City, as well as convenient access from several regional airports within driving distance.
The series launched this past June with an intimate campfire experience featuring Brett Dennen, dubbed ‘Camp Dennen’ which will make its return in 2027 (dates TBA).
Up Close & Campy was created through a collaboration between Full Access Strategy, founded by music manager and Camp Starlight owner David Miller, and Burgers & Dogs, led by experiential event producer Jordan Burger, the series takes place at Camp Starlight in Pennsylvania. The concept blends Miller’s decades of experience operating one of the country’s premier summer camps with Burger’s expertise in creating immersive fan experiences, resulting in weekends that combine intimate performances with the nostalgia, camaraderie, and adventure of summer camp.
For more information and up to date news, please visit upcloseandcampy.com.
Upcoming Up Close & Campy Experiences:
Stages & Stories - August 21-23
Weekend Comedy Hootenanny - Sept 11-13
Emo Nite Presents BAND CAMP - Sept 18-20
Camp Cat Empire - May 28-31, 2027
Camp Dennen with Brett Dennen - DATES TBA
Stages & Stories - August 21-23
About: Join modern musical theatre's brightest stars for an unforgettable weekend of campfire sing-alongs and stories by the lake, adventures and genuine connections; where stage lights give way to firelight. More information is available HERE.
Artist Lineup:
Duncan Sheik
Krystina Alabado
Lauren LOLO Pritchard
MORGXN
Nick Fradiani
Sky Lakota-Lynch
Sophia Anne Caruso
Tema Siegel of Couch
*Limited to 300 guests
Songwriter rounds, campfire singalongs, lake fun, summer games
Weekend Comedy Hootenanny - Sept 11-13
About: This all-inclusive comedy weekend brings together world-class comedians, improvisation performances, hands-on workshops, lakeside activities, campfire hangs, and the best parts of summer camp. Featuring an all-star cast of comedians from Second City, Saturday Night Live, Upright Citizens Brigade, The Daily Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Righteous Gemstones, Veep, the Mindy Project, Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, this experience will be a chance to step away, laugh your heart out, connect with performers, and participate in a hilariously unscripted journey. More information is available HERE.
Artist Lineup:
Matt Walsh
Brad Morris
Joe Canale
Dan O’Connor
Marc Evan Jackson
Edi Paterson
Erica Hernandez
Emily Pendagrast
Emo Nite Presents BAND CAMP - Sept 18-20
Featuring Emo Orchestra & The Spill Canvas w Special Guests
About: Presented by Emo Nite, “BAND CAMP” is an Up Close and Campy weekend that brings the full Emo Orchestra experience to summer camp for two overnights of singalong performances from Emo Orchestra and the Spill Canvas, plus daily activities, water sports, master classes, Olympic games, delicious meals, surprise guests, and on-site accommodations for a full weekend of fun and the memory of a lifetime. More information is available HERE.
Camp Cat Empire - May 28-31, 2027
The Ultimate Cat Empire Experience
About: A high-energy and most joyful weekend experience of music, rhythm, and connection led by Australia’s greatest live band, The Cat Empire, performing multiple sets each day. Join hands-on workshops, explore the camp with the band, dance, play, and enjoy, with special guests Bermuda Search Party. Tickets are moving quickly; don’t miss out. More information is available HERE.
