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SAVE THE DATE . 90'S GALA . 1 0 . 2 4 . 2 6

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Empowering youth through music, mentorship, and the arts

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annualgala

miami'26

guitarsover guns

annualgala

miami'26

guitarsover guns

annualgala

miami'26

guitarsover guns

annualgala

miami'26

guitarsover guns

annualgala

miami'26

guitarsover guns

annualgala

miami'26

guitarsover guns

annualgala

miami'26

Guitars Over Guns Organization  2026 Choose Your Sound Annual Gala Everybody Dance Now!

You're invited to the biggest fundraiser of the year!

Join us for an unforgettable 90s-themed evening featuring inspiring performances from students, mentors, and alumni.
Featuring elevated dining and drinks, and an incredible live and
silent auction you won’t want to miss. Festive 90's attire
encouraged.

Event Details

Time: 6:30PM - 11PM

Location: Miami Hilton Downtown
(1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132)

For sponsorship inquiries, please email
raiha@guitarsoverguns.org.

Looking forward to seeing you there! Check out a recap of last
year's Choose Your Sound: Soul of the City gala below!

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Table of 10: $5,000 | Single Ticket: $500

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Join The Label to receive year-round benefits including Choose Your Sound marketing activations and premier seating. For sponsorship inquiries email raiha@guitarsoverguns.org

This Is Why We Do
What We Do.

Meet Jay’len Tyson, recipient of the 2025 Louis Salgar Legacy Award.

Thank You To Our 2025-2026 label partners

Our partners play an integral role in every note we play. As an exclusive member of The Label, you’re investing in our shared vision for a world where every young person can reach their full potential through the power of mentorship and the arts.

Sponsor tier box featuring Moss Foundation, Yonathan Yehezkel, and Jim & Sunny Neff logos.

Sponsor tier box displaying multiple sponsor logos, including Crejo Gemstone, FAY, Jordan Gold Giving Fund, The Howard & Paula Trienens Fund, Savage, and other supporting organizations.

Sponsor tier box featuring multiple sponsor logos, including the Barry & Mimi Sternlicht Foundation, Danette & Patrick Manning, Knight Foundation, MammeI Family Foundation, Turner, WSVN 7, and Leslie Miller Saiontz.

Sponsor tier box displaying a collection of smaller sponsor logos representing organizations and individuals supporting the event.

Sponsor tier box featuring multiple sponsor logos, including AT&T, Turner, and other supporting organizations.

Sponsor tier box featuring Cast Foundation, GAVi, Vectorkworks, and other supporting organizations.

Sponsor box displaying logos for Teremana, Shutterbox Photo Entertainment, TCGC, Tito’s, Estrella Galicia, The Cheesecake Factory, and Goslings.

EVENT CHAIR

Alan Samuel Cohen

Sub-Committee Chairs

Alex Banks
Lauren Marsicano

Rose Moran
Anila Coniku-Nicklos

Stéphan Toupin

Planning Committee

Alex Banks
Andrew Berkowitz
Dylan Egleston
Tyler Hussey
Alan Cohen
Adam Savage

Lauren Marsicano
Allison McComb
Edward Peterson
Susan Peterson
Denise Minakowski
Rose Moran
Pree Verdie

Anila coniku-nicklos
daniel Cespedes
Mabel Garcia
Bari Schanerman
Stéphan Toupin
Katie Triplett

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