FAMU Alumni Announce The Return of The Miami Takeover, Delivering The Largest Black Beach Festival of The Summer
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Posted By: Samantha Savory on June 23, 2025 The Miami Takeover (MTO) is returning to Miami Beach this Summer from July 25-28, 2025 with an exhilarating four-day cultural event series that celebrates HBCU’s, Black culture, art, community and go-go music as it partners with the Greater Miami Conventions and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and delivers the largest Black Miami Beach festival of the summer. As an official Art of Black Miami Beach event series in accordance with the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority (MBVCA), The Miami Takeover will deliver a safe and welcoming environment for Black Americans and HBCU graduates with exhilarating event lineup featuring comedy shows, community service events, pool parties, concerts, nightlife experiences and more. Founded by three HBCU-educated Black entrepreneurs–Wylie Kynard (FAMU), Antwoine McCoy (FAMU) and Vincent Peden (SCSU)–MTO has developed a niche in the travel and event nightlife space for curating events that cater to HBCU graduates, Black professionals and cultural tastemakers who appreciate authentic culture, art, music, and community. “We’re excited to celebrate the culture, art and community this summer with our epic four-day line up of events. Especially with the current climate in America under the current administration, Black Americans deserve safe spaces to celebrate their culture. Additionally, we’re celebrating go-go music’s 50th anniversary with our main event— The Art of Go-Go Culture Fest. With support from the GMCVB and MBVCA, we know it’ll be a great cultural reunion,” said Vincent Peden, partner at The Miami Takeover LLC. Additionally, MTO is proud to produce the 17th Annual Miami Takeover festival with the Miami Beach Black Advisory Board (BAAB) in an effort to advance the social, economic, political and educational needs of the diverse Black world community throughout Miami-Dade County, while enhancing the quality of life for for Miami residents. “Everything goes back to Florida A&M University and our alma mater’s motto: Excellence with Caring. This continues to be our overarching guiding principle, emphasizing professional achievement with a commitment to the well-being of our community,” said Wylie Kynard, partner at The Miami Takeover LLC. Official Miami Takeover Event Lineup THURSDAY | July 24, 2025 Comedy & Vibes | 7PM - 10PM | Featuring Miami’s very own Larry Dogg Band in downtown Miami at the Hardrock Cafe Bayside | 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL | Tickets available online. Afterparty | 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. | Join the Miami Takeover in downtown Miami at the Hardrock Cafe Bayside | 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL | Tickets available online. FRIDAY | July 25, 2025 Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Community Service Kickoff Event | 9AM - 11 AM | Charity event in collaboration with the Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Inc. for this fourth annual dental screening and cleaning event that will provide no-cost dental screenings and proper tooth brushing technique tutorials to over 100 children under the age of 12. Learn more about how to register for this event by emailing smiles@themiamitakeover.com. Miami Meet & Greet Splashdown | 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Z Ocean Hotel | 1437 Collins Drive, Miami Beach | Enjoy happy hour food & drink specials, vibrant music, games, captivating art and social networking. Tickets available online. Miami Nights in White (All White Party Event) | 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. | The Urban | 1000 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL | Enjoy this outdoor event at The Urban with interactive board games and a sprawling dance floor, bringing together HBCU happy hour drink and food truck specials available. Tickets available for purchase online. Saturday | July 26, 2025 Art of GoGo Culture Fest Presented by The Miami Takeover (MAIN EVENT) at the Miami Beach Bandshell | 7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Live musical performance from the legendary Junkyard Band, Marcus Blake, Top5, Rod Royal, Demont Pinder, and the Black Passion Band, featuring interactive Black art installations, immaculate vibes, and an entertaining cultural experience with access to delicious drinks and food. Tickets available for purchase online. Can We Talk: The All Black R&B Party | 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. | Club M2 | 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach | Hosted in collaboration with No Sleep South Beach, guests are encouraged to dress in their best all-black ensembles and get ready to vibe to the very best R&B playlist. Tickets available for purchase online. Sunday | July 27, 2025 Miami Takeover Community Service Beach Sweep | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Marseilles Hotel | 1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL RSVP online Splash Daytime Pool Party | 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. | The Backyard Pool Club located at the Marseilles Beachfront Hotel (1741 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL). Tickets available for purchase online. All events are 21+ for entry. Early bird discounts are available for a limited time with promo code “MTO2025” at checkout on www.themiamitakeover.com. ABOUT THE MIAMI TAKEOVER (MTO) The Miami Takeover (MTO) is an event production company based in Washington D.C. known for curating and producing energizing Black cultural and entertainment experiences across the U.S. The company’s signature summer event series, The Miami Takeover, will host its 17th annual three-day event series on Miami Beach from July 25-27, 2025, offering an even bigger and better tropical getaway fusing culture, music, art, nightlife and community service, ultimately delivering one of the most talked about event series in the country. Visit www.themiamitakeover.com for exclusive hotel packages and to purchase event tickets. For news and updates, follow the Miami Takeover on Instagram, Tik-Tok, and Facebook. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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