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Philly Pops in the News

Stay in tune with the latest from the Philly Pops! From exciting concert announcements and behind-the-scenes stories to artist spotlights and community initiatives, this is your go-to source for all things Pops. 

The Philly Pops are (almost) back!

The Philly Pops are (almost) back!

PhillyDailyApril 22, 2025
Conductor Christopher Dragon gets Pops podium

Conductor Christopher Dragon gets Pops podium

LimelightMarch 7, 2025
No Name Pops names Christopher Dragon its first music director

No Name Pops names Christopher Dragon its first music director

The Philadelphia InquirerMarch 5, 2025
Philadelphia’s ‘No Name Pops’ to Officially Become ‘The Philly Pops’

Philadelphia’s ‘No Name Pops’ to Officially Become ‘The Philly Pops’

symphonyNovember 1, 2024

No Name no more: The name ‘Philly Pops’ is bestowed upon the No Name Pops

WHYYOctober 31, 2024

No Name Pops offer two free concerts this month

Delco TimesMay 19, 2024

Negotiations in the works for No Name Pops to perform under Philly Pops trademark

AudacyApril 21, 2024

Everything old is new again? No Name Pops aims to acquire ‘Philly Pops’ name.

The Philadelphia InquirerApril 20, 2024

No Name Pops to play Immaculata

Delco TimesFebruary 14, 2024

No Names Pops takes over the Pops Christmas franchise and adds some Jason Kelce on the side

The Philadelphia InquirerDecember 2, 2023

No Name Pops makes its Kimmel debut with Philly Sound, prompting dancing in the aisles

The Philadelphia InquirerOctober 28, 2023

Magic melodies come to life as No Name Pops debuts with 'The Philly Sound'

The Philadelphia TribuneOctober 20, 2023
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No Name Pops from behind the orchestra
Photo of the No Name Pops from the audience
LaKisha Jones with the No Name Pops
LaKisha Jones with the No Name Pops
Trumpet player wearing an Eagles jersey - Bachrach Photography
Saxophone soloist
No Name Pops trumpet soloist
The No Name Pops receiving a standing ovation at Verizon Hall
Brik.Liam singing with the No Name Pops
The Philly Pops perform at the Let's Groove Tonight concert at the Kimmel Center
Herb Smith addressing the audience at the Kimmell Center
Photo of the lighting and sound engineers at the Kimmel Center
Photo of the No Name Pops Orchestra performing on the Verizon Hall stage at the Kimmel Center
Herb Smith conducting the No Name Pops Orchestra
Photo of the entire No Name Pops Orchestra on the Verizon Hall stage at the Kimmel Center
No Name Pops Let_s Groove Tonight - Bachrach-88955
The Philly Pops perform at the Let's Groove Tonight concert at the Kimmel Center
Fan at a Philly Pops concert
Photo of the No Name Pops at Verizon Hall with the audience and the ceiling visible in the shot
Ashley Jayy singing with the No Name Pops
Herb Smith playing the trumpet with the No Name Pops
Straight on shot of the No Name Pops and audience at the Kimmel Center
Herb Smith conducting the No Name Pops
No Name Pops performers smiling and waving to the audience
The No Name Pops Choir
Enrico Lopez-Yañez with Santa Claus onstage at the Kimmel Center
The No Name Pops receiving an ovation.
Members of the Gospel Choir of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas performing with the No Name Pops
The No Name Pops performing at the Kimmel Center decorated for the holiday season
Michael Ludwig and the No Name Pops receiving an ovation.
Enrico Lopez-Yañez conducting the No Name Pops.
The No Name Pops holiday show performance.
George Burton performing with the No Name Pops taken from above
Carl Topilow conducting the No Name Pops at the Peter Nero Tribute
Members of the Nero Family applaud the No Name Pops
The Philly Pops perform at the Peter Nero Tribute
The No Name Pops accepting applause at the Peter Nero Tribute Concert
The No Name Pops accepting applause at the Kimmel Center
Peter Topilow conducting No Name Pops with pianist George Burton
George Burton performing with the No Name Pops taken from above
Carl Topilow conducting the No Name Pops in black & white
Jim Gardner addressing the Kimmel Center audience
Musicians of the No Name Pops performing at the Peter Nero Tribute Concert
The Philly Pops perform at the Peter Nero Tribute concert at the Kimmel Center
Clarinetist, Joe Smith, of the No Name Pops Orchestra
George Burton performing with the No Name Pops
The flute section of the No Name Pops
Carl Topilow conducting beneath a video of Peter Nero conducting.
Carl Topilow conducting beneath a video of Peter Nero conducting.
The score of "Sunday in the Park" composed by Peter Nero
Jim Gardner addresses the audience at the Peter Nero Tribute
The Kimmel Center stage before the Peter Nero Tribute Concert
The No Name Pops accepting applause from the Kimmel Center audience taken from behind the orchestra
Violinists from the No Name Pops
The Philly Pops perform at the Peter Nero Tribute concert
No Name Pops percussionist plays orchestral bells
Smiling No Name Pops violinists.
Carl Topilow and George Burton preparing for the Peter Nero Tribute Concert
Carl Topilow and George Burton preparing for the Peter Nero Tribute Concert
Carl Topilow and George Burton preparing for the Peter Nero Tribute Concert
Harpist performing with the No Name Pops

Credit: Photos by Bachrach Photography

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