LTC 498-2016 Inaugural Miami Beach Youth Music Festival MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 498-2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members if the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager `�—
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DATE: November 16, 2016
SUBJECT: INAUGURAL MIAMI BEACH Y. TH MUSIC FESTIVAL
The purpose of this LTC is to notify the City Commission of the exciting partnership
between the City of Miami Beach and The Rhythm Foundation to produce the Inaugural
Miami Beach Youth Music Festival. Scores of local youth musicians will have a chance
to compete for a coveted spot on the festival line up and perform on the famous North
Beach Band Shell stage.
A panel composed of professionals in the music industry in addition to our very own
Commissioner Aleman will select the acts based on video submissions along with a
completed application. Bands and individual performers interested in auditioning must be
18 years and younger and at least one member of the band must either reside in Miami
Beach or attend a Miami Beach school. All genres of music are encouraged as well as
soloists and group acts. Submissions must be received by December 16, 2016 by 5:00
pm via email to info@northbeachbandshell.com. Selected performers will be announced
on or before January 21, 2017.
On March 18, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm the place to be is the North Beach Band
Shell as the youth performers take the stage and showcase their talent under the stars
with a special guest closing out the show. Further details on the Festival will be
distributed as the date approaches.
Should you have additional questions, please contact Cindy Casanova at (305) 673-
7730.
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The Rhythm Foundation
CALLING ALL YOUTH MUSICIANS
Auditions for Miami Beach Youth Music Festival
In partnership with The Rhythm Foundation, the City of Miami Beach will be hosting its inaugural
Youth Music Festival and is looking for talent to take center stage at the North Beach Bandshell on
Saturday, March 1 8, 2017. This music festival presents a special opportunity to perform live for a
large audience on a professional stage.
Auditions are open for those aged 18 years and younger, and for bands or individuals that
perform live music. Performers must play a musical instrument; recorded music is not allowed.
Additionally, at least one individual must also be a Miami Beach resident or attend a Miami
Beach school.
Those who wish to audition must submit a video recording (YouTube links encouraged) of up to 2
songs via email to info @northbeachbandshell.com by Friday, December 16, 2016 at 5 p.m.,
along with a completed application that can be found at www.northbeachbandshell.com.
Bands and individual performers of any musical genre are encouraged to participate. Performers
must be able to perform a minimum 10 minute set. Judges include third generation musician
Stephen Gibb, Gloria Gibb, music industry executive Betsy Perez and Miami Beach Commissioner
John Elizabeth Aleman.
Selected youth performers will be announced on or before January 21, 2017.
The Miami Beach Youth Music Festival will include a variety of acts, culminating with a well-known
headliner to be announced at a later date.
Rock on Miami Beach!
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