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seventeenth Annual Miami Takeover Celebrates 50 Years Of Go-Go Music


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The seventeenth Annual Miami Takeover returns to the Magic Metropolis on July 24 by means of July 27, that includes eight can’t-miss occasions, together with a celebration of Washington, D.C.’s homegrown music, Go-Go. Throughout the 4 days, the Miami Takeover (MTO) is not going to solely spotlight Go-Go music and tradition but additionally the wealthy arts scene of Miami.

The Miami Takeover is likely one of the greatest cultural seashore festivals in the summertime season, combining music, artwork, and the all-too-important side of supporting the local people. Past celebrating 50 years of Go-Go Music, MTO has a number of occasions for attendees to select from.

This yr’s Miami Takeover occasion kicks off on Thursday, July 24, with the Comedy + Vibes present on the Exhausting Rock Cafe that includes Kyle Grooms, Brian G (aka Mr. FitFat), and Bert Cornelius with sounds offered by Miami’s DJ Bo Weezy, together with dwell performances from The Larry Canine Band.

Centerting MTO’s purpose of supporting and giving again to the residents of Miami, on Friday, July 25, Miami Takeover, in partnership with Colgate and the Miami Seaside Police Athletic League, Inc., will host a morning occasion in Miami Seaside for over 100 youngsters 12 and below to obtain free dental screenings as a part of the Colgate Shiny Smiles Shiny Futures. Study extra right here. As well as, RSVPs might be made by emailing smiles@themiamitakeover.com. All members have to be pre-registered.

Miami Takeover MTO Art of Go-Go Fest

Because the day rolls on, MTO will host the Miami Meet & Greet Splashdown at Z Ocean Lodge between 2 PM and seven PM native time. Following that occasion, MTO, in collaboration with No Sleep South Seaside, will host the Miami Nights in White all-white social gathering at The City from 9 PM to 2 AM native time.

Miami Takeover MTO Art of Go-Go Fest

On Saturday, July 26, the primary occasion of the night is the Artwork of Go-Go Tradition Fest, celebrating 50 years of Washington, D.C.’s iconic musical artwork type. The Junkyard Band, which has existed for the reason that Eighties, headlines the competition and can be joined by the Top5 Band out of Prince George’s County, Maryland, together with the Black Ardour Band. Miami artists Marcus Blake and Rod Royal, together with DMV artist Demont Pinder. The Artwork of Go-Go Tradition Fest takes place on the Miami Seaside Bandshell from 5 PM to 10 PM native time.

Miami Takeover MTO Art of Go-Go Fest

Saturday evening closes out with MTO and No Sleep South Seaside and their Can We Speak? The All-Black R&B Occasion occasion at Membership M2 from 10 PM to 4 AM native time.

Concluding the Miami Takeover 2025 weekend on Sunday, July 27, can be a morning neighborhood service occasion, Seaside Sweep, on the Marseilles Lodge at Miami Seaside, the place members will help in cleansing up the seashore space close to the MTO occasions. Later within the day, additionally on the Marseilles Lodge, would be the SPLASH Pool Occasion Finale, happening from 3 PM to 9 PM native time.

To be taught extra in regards to the seventeenth annual Miami Takeover, supported by the Higher Miami Conference & Guests Bureau (GMCVB), please click on right here to seek out info on tickets, lodging, occasion occasions, and extra.

Miami Takeover MTO Art of Go-Go Fest

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