In development
Southside World Music & Arts Festival
Its primary purpose is to fund a comprehensive youth initiative — including The Grade Bank — focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and mental-health awareness for students in grades 6–12, connecting them with qualified financial and community professionals.
- 100%
- of festival profits fund the grades 6–12 youth initiative
- 2 cities
- Norfolk, Virginia and Dallas, Texas planned first
- 5–10
- promotional programs and community events leading up to the festival
Lead-up events under consideration
- Adult financial literacy, wellness and mental-health awareness program
- A bluegrass music event
- An international food-centered event or gala
- Additional arts, music and community outreach programs
The project is in early planning stages; venues, programming, partnerships and operational details are still being developed and subject to change.
The Vision
A world-class celebration of music, art, food and culture that unites communities in Norfolk and Dallas.
The Experience
- Main Stage
- Community Stage
- Artist Marketplace
- International Food
- Youth Programming
- Financial Education
The Mission
Every ticket, sponsorship and vendor fee funds financial literacy, mentorship and mental-health programming for students in grades 6–12.
Music Funds the Mission.
100% of festival profits go to The Grade Bank, turning every performance into an investment in Hampton Roads youth.