Artists-Selected-for-the-Annual-Miami-Beach-Youth-Music-Festival
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 2019
Artists Selected for the Annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival
—Headlined by SPAM Allstars and FOOM! —
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach and The Rhythm Foundation are proud to
announce 13 youth performers selected to perform at the North Beach Bandshell Stage
on Saturday, March 9, 2019 as part of the third annual Miami Beach Youth Music
Festival presented by Hotwire Communications. The festival will begin at 5 p.m. and
culminate with a performance by headliner SPAM Allstars and well-known South Florida
band FOOM!
“We’re excited to once again host this festival for our young, passionate artists —
offering them the opportunity to perform for our entire Miami Beach community,” said
Mayor Dan Gelber.
Judges included third generation musician Stephen Gibb, music industry executives
Rudy and Betsy Perez and Laura Quinlan of The Rhythm Foundation. The judges
received over 30 performance submissions. Artists that made the final cut include:
Arrowhead, Avalanche, Danna Luna, Dulce Blood, Four Now, Groovy Anchovy, Miami
Beach Jazz Combo, Miami Beach Senior High Rock Ensemble, Nautilus Jazz Band,
Peach, Ripcord, South School Jazz Band and Subtle Sauce
“Every year I’m blown away by the talented youth of our community,” noted
Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán. “The musicianship of these young artists is
impressive. I’m excited to see this year’s performers showcase their talent on the
Bandshell stage.”
The Garden Stage will host the top nine developing talents. Artists selected include:
Alexander Tanev, Clementina Ramirez, Fienberg Fisher Rock Ensemble, Isaiah River
Saranow, Isabella Velasquez, Malena Kingston, Mark Charnetski, Mihi Singer and John
Andres Alemán.
“I want to congratulate everyone who submitted their audition entries,” added Alemán.
“The quality and quantity of artists just confirms how important it is for the City of Miami
Beach to create an opportunity like this for the kids. Since its creation three years ago,
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this festival has grown from a local talent show to a major production. I’m excited to see
how it continues evolve and grow in the years to come.”
The suggested entry donation of $5 supports local youth music education. The festival
will also encourage attendees to explore their own talent as they visit the instrument
petting zoo and musical instrument-making booth courtesy of The Bass Museum. Other
activations at the event include an imagination playground featuring life-size Legos, a
pop-up skate park, food trucks and other family-friendly activities.
Special thanks to our partners Llorente & Heckler, PA and LSN Partners.
For more information on this year’s festival, visit www.miamibeach.rocks.
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