Open-Call-for-Talented-Miami-Beach-Youth-Musicians-MB
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 18, 2020
Open Call for Talented Miami Beach Youth Musicians
—Now Accepting Entries for the Fifth Annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival—
Miami Beach, FL – In partnership with the City of Miami Beach, the Rhythm Foundation will
host the fifth annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival next year as a hybrid in-person and
virtual showcase of our city’s most talented young musicians. Auditions are now open for those
who wish to participate in the festival, which will take place at the North Beach Bandshell on
Saturday, March 13, 2021.
“The Miami Beach Youth Music Festival has grown so much in the past five years, and we are
so excited to combine everything we’ve learned so far to present the best young talent our
community has to offer,” Deputy Director of The Rhythm Foundation Benton Galgay shared.
“As in past years, we hope performances will range from school-based ensembles to amazing
soloists, bedroom producers and budding garage bands with many of the artists hitting the big
stage for the first time.”
Auditions are now open for those aged 18 years and younger, and for bands or individuals that
perform live music of any genre, including rock, jazz, Latin, electronic, folk, classical, funk and
spoken word. Participants must be able to perform live and 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.
Participant applications can now be found at www.miamibeach.rocks. The deadline to apply is
5 p.m. on January 31, 2021. All applicants must adhere to CDC guidelines for gatherings,
practice social distance and mask wearing. More information regarding recommended
precautions can be found on the festival website.
Selected youth performers will be announced on or before Tuesday, February 12, 2021. The
Miami Beach Youth Music Festival will include a variety of young artists, culminating with a
performance by Miami Beach Rock Ensemble and more rising stars to be announced in the
new year.
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