2011 SoCal Youth TakeOver Festival Announces Performers and Charity Fundraiser Initiative

Strategic Insights -

The 2011 SoCal Youth TakeOver Festival, sponsored by Coca-Cola, MySpace, and Yelp, will take place on August 13, 2011, at the Los Angeles Center Studios. The festival features performances by notable artists such as YG, Kerli, TyDolla$ign, Audio Push, and local unsigned talent. The event aims to empower local youth by providing a safe and fun environment with various activities, including a $1000 Dance Contest, a Poetry Slam, and educational booths offering resources on job training, college scholarships, and community youth programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The festival will feature performances by 9 artists, including LA's hottest Def Jam recording artist YG and Island Records label-mate Kerli.
  • The event will include a $1000 Dance Contest with celebrity guest judges and a $500 grand prize Poetry Slam.
  • The festival will have educational booths offering resources on job training, college scholarships, gang intervention, and community youth programs.
  • The LAPD Cadets Program, Los Angeles Urban League, Planned Parenthood, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and Community Health Charities have confirmed participation.
  • The event aims to empower local youth and create a fun community event that targets youth with incredible entertainment and opportunities to become better informed young people.
  • The festival will also feature a "Dougie" dance contest and tribute to M-Bone, a member of the L.A. based music group Cali Swag District.

Statistics:

  • The festival will take place on August 13, 2011, at the Los Angeles Center Studios.
  • Presale tickets are available online for $20.
  • The festival will have a $1000 Dance Contest with celebrity guest judges and a $500 grand prize Poetry Slam.
  • The event aims to empower local youth by providing a safe and fun environment with various activities and resources.

Sources:

  • PR Web (July 25, 2011) - "Loose Ends Events & Marketing Announces the Line-up of Performers for the 2011 SoCal Youth TakeOver Festival"
  • "Search for ytofestival" (online ticket source)