Jazz in the Gardens Makes History and More Than Doubles Attendance from the Previous Year, With Close to 35K at Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens, FL (March 12, 2024) – JAZZ IN THE GARDENS 2024 (JITG) makes history by more than doubling its attendance from the previous year, with close to 35,000 fans gathering at Hard Rock Stadium. In its inaugural partnership with Black Promoters Collective (BPC), the festival, in its 17th year, made history with record-breaking attendance, seeing close to a 90% increase from the previous year. The 2024 festival, with its diverse lineup and unforgettable performances, spanned two days and featured two magnetic stages.
On March 9th and 10th, festival-goers showed up and showed out to enjoy all of JITG’s culture-driven offerings. From a varied lineup in food, music, brand activations, vendor merchandise, and art, every attendee could find their place at this annual homecoming.
This year’s events were made even more remarkable by the presence of a highly curated sponsors lounge and activations for fans to enjoy. Sponsors included Simply, Talder Casino, The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Amscot, AARP, Aetna, Bahamas Air, Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, and more.
The festival included two special performances with the “Welcome to the Crib” stages hosted by DJ Nasty, which gave the fans a special taste of Miami with performances by Trick Daddy, Trina, Rick Ross, Ball Greezy, Major 9, and Wayne Wonder. DJ Cassidy gave fans an unforgettable treat with his “Pass The Mic, Live” stage, featuring some of the biggest names in hip hop, including Uncle Luke, Lil Kim, T.I., and Too $hort.
One of the highlights included a surprise presentation to civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who was honored with the key to the City of Miami Gardens by Mayor Rodney Harris and Vice Mayor Katrina Wilson. Summer Walker closed out the first day, while Maxwell closed out the second, and many fans raved that they both were some of the night’s best performances.
On Saturday, platinum-selling singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger opened up and set the tone for the energetic performances to come throughout the day. Chicago-born songstress and rapper Tink served the crowd real rawness with her high-energy hits. Fantasia hit the stage and had everyone out of their seats with her rendition of Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary.” Kirk Franklin’s adrenaline-pumping spiritual performance had the crowd going to church, while Jazmine Sullivan gave the most powerful performances for the ladies. Afrobeats artist Davido kept the energy high and the crowd moving. Saturday night closed out with the sexy and sultry sounds of Summer Walker.
JITG’s second day brought more recognition to the festival. Rising star October London opened the day with the smooth sounds from his debut album. Songbird Tamia sang hit after hit, and the crowd broke out into the “Can’t Get Enough” challenge. Jeezy gave the fans what they wanted with a rousing performance, while R&B legend Maxwell, who had a spectacular stage presence, closed out the festival.
JITG continues to bring the best in urban music while highlighting the community, and this year’s event was nothing short of spectacular. With record-breaking attendance, unforgettable performances, and meaningful recognitions, JITG once again showcased its ability to unite music enthusiasts and celebrate the power of music diversely and dynamically.
About JITG
In its fourteenth year, ONE Musicfest (OMF) is the Southeast’s largest two-day urban progressive music festival. It has become a destination festival attracting over 50,000+ diverse music lovers from all over the nation. OMF has become known for its eclectic mashup of urban artists that have included Lil Baby, Chloe Bailey, Tank & The Bangas, H.E.R., SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Summer Walker, Pharrell, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Miguel, Outkast, Gucci Mane, Usher, Rick Ross, Lucky Daye, Lauryn Hill, Anderson Paak, Erykah Badu, DVSN, Damian Marley, Ari Lennox, A$AP Rocky, T.I, Jill Scott, The Roots, Jhene Aiko, Janelle Monae and many more!
About Black Promoters Collective
The Black Promoters Collective (BPC) is a coalition of six of the nation’s top independent concert promotion and event production companies. As a 100% Black-owned business, its mission is to be the world’s leading producer and provider of culturally relevant live entertainment experiences. To learn more, visit http://www.blackpromoterscollective.com.
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