Saturday, March 9, 2019 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Location: North Beach Bandshell

In partnership with The Rhythm Foundation, the City of Miami Beach will be hosting its Third Annual Youth Music Festival at the North Beach Bandshell on Saturday, March 9, 2019. In addition to performing live, each band that makes the judges cut to perform on the Main Stage will receive a $100 music education fund and those selected for the Garden Stage will receive $50. (Fund is given to the band, not each individual band member) 

“Narrowing down last year’s inspiring submissions was such a difficult task for the judges,” noted Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán. “I am looking forward to seeing how our young local musicians have grown in their art in the last year and very excited to encourage and welcome new young artists to make the City of Miami Beach Youth Music Festival a part of their musical journey!”

Submissions are now closed and the judges are reviewing all entries.

Judges include third generation musician Stephen Gibb, music industry executives Rudy and Betsy Perez and former director of The Rhythm Foundation, now with the Nu Deco Ensemble, Laura Quinlan.

Selected youth performers will be announced on or before Friday, January 18, 2019.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.