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Elevated Tracks 305<\/p>\n Elevated Tracks 305<\/p>\n
Elevate Miami and Guitars Over Guns in collaboration with the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami Launch \u201cElevated Tracks 305\u201d<\/p>\n
Miami is one of the most musically influential cities in the world. From Latin pop and hip-hop to jazz and electronic music, its sound has traveled globally. Yet unlike cities such as New York or San Francisco, Miami does not have a formally adopted anthem.<\/p>\n
That may be about to change through a new independent, community-driven cultural initiative.<\/p>\n
Elevate Miami and Guitars Over Guns are launching \u201cElevated Tracks 305\u201d in collaboration with the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. The global open call invites creators anywhere in the world with a meaningful connection to Miami to compose an original, contemporary anthem that captures the city\u2019s rhythm, complexity, resilience, and cultural influence.<\/p>\n
Submissions are open now and close March 30, 2026.<\/p>\n
The initiative is supported by iconic global artists and industry leaders with Miami roots, including Grammy-Award winning songwriter and producer Rico Love, Latin Grammy and Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter Jon Secada; Latin Grammy and Grammy-Award winning songwriter and producer Rudy P\u00e9rez, and Latin Grammy award-winning producer, songwriter, and Frost School alumnus Danny Flores. The Distinguished Jury includes Julio Bagu\u00e9, Vice President Latin Division East Coast and Puerto Rico at peermusic, Chad Bernstein, Founder & CEO of Guitars Over Guns, and award-winning faculty members from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami.<\/p>\n
Open to all genres, including Latin, pop, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, fusion and beyond, the competition will award a total of six winners, three adults and three youth. In each category, first place will receive $10,000, second place $2,500 and third place $1,000. All winners will also receive citywide and national amplification through media, live performances and digital platforms in 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Frost School of Music has had a profound impact on the arts, music, and cultural scene in Miami since the school opened its doors nearly 100 years ago,\u201d said Dean Shelton G. Berg of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. \u201cIn that time, our institution has cultivated and supported talented songwriters whose music has etched itself into people\u2019s hearts and minds. Our esteemed faculty and renowned alumni are proud to lend their expertise to select songs by a new generation of Miamians, identifying fresh musical anthems that will capture the spirit of the city today and for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGuitars Over Guns has helped young artists find their voice and tell their stories for nearly 20 years,\u201d adds Chad Bernstein. \u201cThis initiative honors those voices alongside established creators and industry leaders. It reflects Miami\u2019s full creative ecosystem \u2013 intergenerational, diverse, and fearless.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joe Deitch, Founder of the Elevate Prize Foundation, Elevate Cities, and Elevate Miami, described the project as emblematic of Elevate\u2019s broader mission.<\/p>\n
\u201cElevate Miami is designed to spark bold, joy-filled moments that strengthen belonging, connection, and civic pride at scale,\u201d said Deitch. \u201cElevated Tracks 305 is more than a contest. It is an invitation for creators to help define how this city presents itself to the world for the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Final winners will be determined through a 50 percent jury and 50 percent public vote model.<\/p>\n
By aligning Guitars Over Guns\u2019 deep community impact and Elevate Miami\u2019s ambition to reimagine civic engagement, along with the prestige of the Frost School of Music, Elevated Tracks 305 sets a new standard for how arts institutions and civic platforms can collaborate to create enduring cultural artifacts.<\/p>\n
Winners will be announced in early May. Learn more at: www.elevatecities.org\/miami\/elevatedtracks305\/<\/a><\/p>\n Songs may be submitted at elevatecities.submittable.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ABOUT US:<\/p>\n For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area.<\/p>\n This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community.<\/p>\n Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami\u2019s culture. Whether you\u2019re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have any questions, feel free to email Michael@communitynewspapers.com<\/a> or Grant@communitynewspapers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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