MIAMI BEACH – Washington, DC, and Miami Seashore will come collectively for the sixteenth Annual MIAMI TAKEOVER (MTO). It’s a vibrant three-day celebration grounded in a legacy of tradition and group from July 26-29, 2024. This extremely anticipated weekend is devoted to Go-Go music, spoken phrase, and group service. MTO weekend provides professionals and tastemakers of coloration a novel mix of events. As well as, networking, group service, vibrant tradition and variety. Better of all, an genuine Miami expertise.
The theme of the weekend is to have a good time and share the colourful and distinctive tradition of DC, centered round its deep-rooted affinity for Go-Go music. Tickets can be found at https://eventnoire.com/events/mto2024.
With a dedication to group service, the organizers will host their annual Colgate Shiny Smiles, Shiny Future dental screenings on Thursday, July 25, 2024. In partnership with the Miami Seashore PAL and Colgate, this occasion will present dental screenings for 150 youngsters at Flamingo Park in Miami Seashore from 12:30 pm to three:00 pm.
Miami Takeover Weekend Offical Kickoff
The MTO weekend formally kicks off on July 26 with the Lure Poetry Miami & All White Celebration. The celebration can be held on the Muhammad Ali Fitness center (555 Washington Ave). The occasion options dwell music and a spoken phrase night time hosted by Matt Capone and EPIC. Better of all, combining the dynamic vitality of the DMV and Miami’s vibrant poetry scene.
“As somebody who has devoted my profession to creating memorable experiences, I’m extremely happy with how The Miami Takeover has advanced. This occasion is greater than only a weekend getaway; it celebrates DC tradition and the hospitality and great thing about the Larger Miami/Miami Seashore space. We stay up for welcoming attendees from throughout the nation to affix us for what guarantees to be our most fun Miami Takeover but.” – Wylie Kynard, Co-founder of The WK&F Group and Common Associate of The Miami Takeover LLC.
Since 2007, the occasion has hosted notable personalities corresponding to Katt Williams (comic), Pink Grant (comic/artist), Lil Duval (comic/musician), Doug E Fresh (Entertainer), MC Lyte (Rapper/DJ), and Dave Chapelle (Comic).
The Artwork of Go-Go Tradition Fest
The spotlight and central focus of this yr’s Miami Takeover Weekend is “The Artwork of Go-Go Tradition Fest”, which can function interactive artwork installations curated by Demont “Peekaso” Pinder, who has change into generally known as the Tradition Curator. This vibrant music, dance, and tradition celebration can be held at theMiami Seashore Bandshell (7275 Collins Ave) on July 27 from 5 to 11 pm.
Go-Go is a funk subgenre from late Seventies Washington, DC, recognized for heavy bass, syncopated rhythms, call-and-response, and enormous ensembles with a number of percussionists.
The “pocket” beat, central to Go-Go, is constructed across the drummer and conga participant, whose rhythms outline the style. The occasion will function performances by soulful songstress Janae Music, Yard Band, Sirius Firm, and Black Passio. DJ Quicksilva will energy up the music.
Premier Summer season Occasion
“The Miami Takeover delivers unforgettable experiences, showcasing the colourful spirit and vitality of Larger Miami & Miami Seashore, attracting attendees from the DC space and past. This annual celebration is one among our premier summer season occasions, full of music, artwork, and extra,” says Connie W. Kinnard, SVP of Multicultural Tourism & Improvement for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We’re delighted to be a sponsor and companion this yr, celebrating the Artwork of Go-Go in alignment with the GMCVB’s Artwork of Black Miami program.”
Miami Takeover Weekend 2024 sponsors embody the Miami Seashore Customer and Conference Authority, Larger Miami Conference and Guests Bureau,. Plus Artwork of Black Miami, Miami Seashore Black Affairs Advisory Committee, and Miami Seashore Bandshell.
Seashore Sweep
The organizers of MTO will even host its annual seaside sweep. Will probably be held in partnership with the Miami Seashore Conference Middle on Sunday, July 28, at 10:30 am. Attendees will meet on the seaside entrance on seventeenth Road (close to the Marseilles Beachfront Resort). Seashore cleanups are very important for tackling marine life.
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