Media-Alert_Youth-Music-Festival-2019_FINAL
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT, Tel: 305.673.7575 MEDIA ALERT
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2019
Rock & Roll at the Third Annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival
– Saturday, March 9 at the North Beach Bandshell –
WHO/WHAT: The City of Miami Beach and The Rhythm Foundation are gearing up for
the third annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival presented by Hotwire
Communications, Llorente & Heckler, P.A. and LSN Partners on
Saturday, March 9 at the North Beach Bandshell from 5 p.m. to 10:30
p.m. Since its inception three years ago, the festival has evolved from a
local talent show to a major production.
The 13 selected youth performers playing on the main Clark D. Burris
stage include: Arrowhead, Avalanche, Danna Lunna, Dulce Blood, Four
Now, Groovy Anchovy, Miami Beach Jazz Combo, Miami Beach Rock
Ensemble, Nautilus Jazz Band, Peach, Ripcord, South Miami Jazz Band
and Subtle Sauce.
Providing a dedicated space for acoustic tunes, the Garden Stage will
host nine top acts including: Alexander Tanev, Clementina Ramirez,
Fienberg Fisher Rock Ensemble, Isaiah River Saranow, Isabella
Velasquez, John Andres Alemán, Malena Kingston, Mark Charnetski and
Mihi Singer. The festival will culminate with performance by headliners
Spam Allstars and FOOM!
Encouraging attendees to explore their own talent, Young Musicians
Unite will be hosting an instrument petting zoo and The Bass will assist
festivals attendees with their musical instrument-making activation. Other
happenings at the event include an imagination playground featuring life-
size Legos, a pop-up skate park, food trucks and other family-friendly
activities. Additional sponsors include Urban Resource LLC, Revolution
Radio, Coca-Cola and The Bass.
All proceeds of the suggested $5 donation will go towards supporting
local youth music education. For more information on this year’s festival,
visit www.miamibeach.rocks.
WHEN: Saturday, March 9 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
###
To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required), information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any
city-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2489 and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).