Duval Spring Music & Community Fest 2023

VIPSquad Entertainment | Candice Alvita Productions | CW17's New Jax City Uncut | Prime Video's My Life & Grind TV Series

Duval Spring Music & Community Festival - 2023 Event Series

Welcome 2 Duval Rooftop Kickoff Media & Industry Mixer 6-9pm @ Private Location | [Address Reserved for Special Invited Guests and Weekend Pass Holders] Jacksonville, FL

>>Each Paid Ticket is Automatically Entered into the Weekend Pass Giveaway Raffle and other Prize Giveaways All Weekend<< (Winners and Prizes Announced During Events and via Email)

21+ Entry ONLY | Cash Bar | Music by Duval DJ Bravo

Guests are encouraged to bring donations of school supplies, and/or sanitary supplies for our annual school drive for underserved local students and teachers.

-- LIVE Taping of new Prime Video/Tubi/Roku TV Series and Jacksonville-based CW17 Urban Entertainment TV Series -- 's New Jax City: Uncut -- CONTENT recorded from the events TELEVISED -- like/follow these links to be the first to check out the footage which might feature YOU -->

www.youtube.com/LifeGrindDuval | SUBSCRIBE to Live from New Jax City/New Jax City Uncut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45nxzzJT9dsKPzATawYWQQ

Duval DJ Bravo will be on the 1's and 2's spinning classics and recents -- Top 40, Indie, Rap/R&B, and Caribbean. Food and drinks served.

Enjoy a few performances from some of Duval and surrounding areas' best performing rap and R&B artists including some of the artists previewing some of their material before they perform Spring Fest Friday/Saturday along with special appearances by some of the models and designers participating in Friday's Fashion Show coordinated by Candice Alvita-- Thursday guests may even catch a sneak peek of what will be on display at the Fashion Show the following day-- special media and industry guests will also be in attendance, a perfect way to kick-off the big weekend

RIP THE RUNWAY FRIDAY -- 2000s Party pt. 3 -- We're bringing back the Duval Spring Fest Annual Cypher + Model & Designer Fashion Show all in one event

7-8pm Vendor Happy Hour + 8pm-1am Main Event @ [LOCATION TBA Feb 1st] Jacksonville, FL

>>Each Paid Ticket is Automatically Entered into the Weekend Pass Giveaway Raffle and other Prize Giveaways All Weekend<< (Winners and Prizes Announced During Events and via Email) + Prizes for the 2 best dressed guests, so come semi-casual/trendy camera-ready!

Full Security On Site | 21+ Entry ONLY | Cash Bar Beer & Wine ONLY | Hosted by [TBA Feb 1st]| Music by Special Guest DJ from Jacksonville's POWER 106.1

Guests are encouraged to bring donations of school supplies, and/or sanitary supplies for our annual school drive for underserved local students and teachers.

-- LIVE Taping of new Prime Video/Tubi/Roku TV Series and Jacksonville-based CW17 Urban Entertainment TV Series -- 's New Jax City: Uncut -- CONTENT recorded from the events TELEVISED -- like/follow these links to be the first to check out the footage which might feature YOU -->

www.youtube.com/LifeGrindDuval | SUBSCRIBE to Live from New Jax City/New Jax City Uncut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45nxzzJT9dsKPzATawYWQQ

Featuring a live cypher with some of Duval's hottest rhymers + some of Jacksonville's HOTTEST designers, models, and performing artists-- dress semi-casual/trendy + camera-ready, because cameras will be rolling throughout the whole event! The theme of the event will mirror the hit 2005 BET Networks series "Rip The Runway" which mixed some of the hottest fashion and music industry talent. Support a curated collection of locally based small business vendors offering exclusive discounts on their products 7-8pm and enjoy tunes from 2 of the dopest DJs in the city; during vendor happy hour, 2 local pairs of students in need will be gifted a free prom tux and dress rental courtesy VIPSquad Entertainment (4 students total) -- Fashion Show coordinated by Candice Alvita + VIP & Luxe Bel-Air bottle service available via pre-order -- fashion show features designers [TBA Feb 1st]

Battle 4 DUVAL Tournament Showcase III 11am-2pm Youth Tournament Showcase | 3pm-6pm Adult Tournament Showcase @ [TBA Feb 1st] Jacksonville, FL 32202

>>Each Paid Ticket is Automatically Entered into the Weekend Pass Giveaway Raffle and other Prize Giveaways All Weekend<< (Winners and Prizes Announced During Events and via Email) + Prizes for the 2 artists who sell the most tickets/bring out the biggest crowd (at youth level and adult level, 4 artists will win total)

Law Enforcement On Site | All Ages Event | Open to the Public + VIP Seating for Sale | Hosted by [TBA Feb 1st] | Music by [TBA Feb 1st] #MAINEVENT + Special Celebrity/Industry Guest Judges [TBA Feb 1st]

Guests are encouraged to bring donations of school supplies, and/or sanitary supplies for our annual school drive for underserved local students and teachers.

-- LIVE Taping of new Prime Video/Tubi/Roku TV Series and Jacksonville-based CW17 Urban Entertainment TV Series -- 's New Jax City: Uncut -- CONTENT recorded from the events TELEVISED -- like/follow these links to be the first to check out the footage which might feature YOU -->

www.youtube.com/LifeGrindDuval | SUBSCRIBE to Live from New Jax City/New Jax City Uncut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45nxzzJT9dsKPzATawYWQQ

Bring the lawn chairs, spades tables, tailgate tents, and grills to the Duval Spring Fest Main Event: the Battle 4 DUVAL Performance Tournament Showcase & Block Party, and be ready to enjoy performances and see which 2 artists take home the top prizes for the Youth Category and Adult Category including a free performance spot during Jax Summer Fest weekend for youth and a free performance spot + lodging during 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards weekend for adults -- FYI buying tickets directly from performing artists is a great way to support them directly (they make 50% of revenues) and will help them win the annual title of Spring Fest Best Seller, only awarded to 2 artists a year. The event is free to the public, but VIP seating is for sale.

OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY @ [TBA March 1]

>>Sunday Service 10am-12pm @ Open Arms Community Church | 2763 Dunn Ave #1 Jacksonville, FL 32218 -- Watch Online at https://holyconnection.tv/openarms/

Guests are encouraged to bring donations of water, non-perishable food items, clothing (socks especially), sanitary/hygiene supplies

>> 9th Annual Feed & Clothe Those In Need 1-2pm @ [call 323-379-2476 for location] with Get It Poppin’ Treats -- ****VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!****

Chips, snacks, fruit cups, similar food items, water, small juices, clothing, hygiene items, etc. will be accepted at all Summer Fest events -- Donation Drop-Offs Before Duval Spring Fest Weekend Contact: [email protected] | 323-379-2476 -- We Need Volunteers! Please help us give back to the community by volunteering your time 1-3pm on April 17th

Where applicable, TICKETS AVAILABLE AT SUPER EARLY BIRD RATES until Tues Feb 7

2nd early bird phase ends Mon March 13

After March 13, all prices are subject to increase -- early purchase strongly suggested

10th Annual Duval Spring Fest Eventbrite Page: https://DuvalSpringFest2023.eventbrite.com

10th Annual Duval Spring Fest Facebook Page

For VIP: Email [email protected] for reservations/inquiries

PERFORMANCE SPOT (WITH ADVANCE PROMO AND FOOTAGE): EMAIL [email protected] FOR INFO

VENDOR SPOT (WITH ADVANCE PROMO): EMAIL [email protected] FOR INFO

EMAIL [email protected] to o pay for any ticket option via CashApp, Venmo, etc.

CW17 Commercial features Dez Nado's singles "" and "Flawda Ish", and "" featuring Ice Billion Berg formerly of Trick Daddy's Dunk Ryders, Blood Raw formerly of Young Jeezy's CTE, J Chat, LDotG, and TyWatcher new single by Dez Nado available TODAY @ SPOTIFY

and your Favorite Streaming Apps @ https://deznado.hearnow.com/

www. (buy either single, get the full #LPYHTwerkTape when it drops this spring for FREE) where you can also buy the whole #LPYH90sTape album for the exclusive price of $4, also @

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6HoBu2qNcxctvBjQN7Rwh5?autoplay=true

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/flawda-ish-feat-j-chat-single/1593948221

TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/album/204100354

Google Play: https://bit.ly/3d0nlNn

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B00QLWN3E6/j-chat

iHeart Music: https://www.iheart.com/artist/dez-nado-937851/songs/bossy-127948259/?autoplay=true

YouTube Music:

Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/dez-nado/flawda-ish-feat-j-chat-single-explicit/ALmr425wJVPnq7c

-Interested in Vending at these Events?

-Got a Brand/Business, Event, Talent, or Client who Could Benefit from Exposure to 80,000+ Potential Consumers that our Promotional/Marketing Campaign will Reach?

-Interested in Sponsoring any of these Televised Events and Receiving Unmatchable Visibility and Unrivaled Access to our NE Florida/SE Georgia Demographic? Let's Work!

>> CONTACT: 323-379-2476 or [email protected] <<

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#FLAsFinest (Mixtape - Hosted by VIPSquad Entertainment) - June 2013 - DatPiff Rating: 5 Stars; 128,210 plays/downloads | www.soundcloud.com/flasfinest

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Freestyle Filez: Volume 3 (Double Mixtape - Hosted by Dez Nado & VIPSquad DJs) - Sept 2015 - Indie - DatPiff Rating: 5 Stars; 9,616 plays/downloads www.soundcloud.com/freestylefilez3

Florida's Finest 3 (Double Album - Hosted by Dez Nado & VIPSquad DJs) - Nov 2015 - DatPiff Rating: 5 Stars; 177,985 plays/downloads www.audiomack.com/artist/flasfinest3/

LaDolceVita (Album)/Futuristic A-Side; Duele B-Side Singles - March 2016 - Universal Music Group/VIPSquad Entertainment 105,000+ Sound Exchange/Pandora streams, 2,000+Spotify Streams/Downloads, 2,000+ iTunes/Amazon Streams/Downloads, Indie Digi/Physical Distribution: 13,560 (Digiwaxx/PlayMPE Int'l distribution); 389 Total DJ downloads, global www.soundcloud.com/DezNadoLaDolceVita

Freestyle Filez: Volume 4 (Double Mixtape - Hosted by Dez Nado & VIPSquad DJs) - Sept 2016 - Indie - multi-platform plays/streams; 115,000+ https://www.audiomack.com/artist/freestylefilez4

Florida's Finest Vol. 4 (Double Mixtape - Hosted by Dez Nado & VIPSquad DJs) - Nov 2016 - Indie - VibeMixtapes/Independent Release Rating: 5 Stars; 3,054 Independent Downloads (Media Fire) 17,000+ plays https://www.audiomack.com/artist/flasfinest4

https://www.mediafire.com/file/yga2pbtnxp9gsb6/FLAsFinest4_FULL_Mixtape_by_VIPSquadDJs.zip/file

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Freestyle Filez Vol. 5 (Double Mixtape - Released Independently & Hosted by 1017 Brick Squad Mafia Gang Nation Artist Seerious Penny & Dez Nado) - Oct 2017 - MEDIAFIRE Secure Full Download - SoundCloud -- 425 Independent Downloads, 5,885 multi-platform plays/streams Total https://www.mediafire.com/file/e5wmeigavgsppcp/Freestyle_Filez_5_-_VIPSquad_DJs_FULL_DOUBLE_MIXTAPE.zip/file

Freestyle Filez Vol. 6 (Double Mixtape - Released Independently & Hosted by Dez Nado) - Sept 2018 - MEDIAFIRE Secure Full Download - SoundCloud -- 296 Independent Downloads, 7,500 multi-platform plays/streams Total https://audiomack.com/artist/dez-nado-1 | https://www.mediafire.com/file/iqcjhytk71d394t/Freestyile_Filez_6_FULL_Final.zip/file

Florida's Finest Vol. 6 (Double Mixtape - Released Independently & Hosted by Dez Nado & DJ Purfiya) - Oct 2018 - MEDIAFIRE Secure Full Download - SoundCloud -- 375+ Independent Downloads, 11,000+ multi-platform plays/streams Total https://audiomack.com/artist/flasfinest6 | https://www.mediafire.com/file/lyvv04wucmpciju/FLAsFinest6_Official_Double_SauceTape_-_VIPSquad_ENT.zip/file

Freestyle Filez Vol. 7 (Double Mixtape - Released Independently & Hosted by Dez Nado) - Sept 2019 - MEDIAFIRE Secure Full Download - SoundCloud

75+ Independent downloads - 13,000+ multi-platform plays/streams https://www.mediafire.com/file/fcj1vataz6hxo67/Freestyle_Filez_7_FULL_Triple_SauceTape_BETHHA2019.zip/file

https://audiomack.com/freestylefilez7

Florida's Finest Vol. 7 (Double Mixtape - Released Independently & Hosted by Dez Nado & Sony/Divine Rep Rollo Hustle) - Oct 2019 - MEDIAFIRE Secure Full Download - SoundCloud

32,000+ multi-platform plays/streams - 125+ Independent downloads

https://audiomack.com/flasfinest7

https://www.mediafire.com/file/elrli9jkrp7kgml/FLAsFinest7_FULL_MIXTAPE_FINAL.zip/file

Freestyle Filez Vol. 8 (Double Mixtape - Released Indie & Hosted by Dez Nado) - Oct/Nov 2021 - MediaFire secure download @ VIPSquadNation.com | Stream: https://soundcloud.com/freestylefilez8 | https://audiomack.com/freestylefilez8

Florida's Finest Vol. 8 (Double Mixtape - Indie Release & Hosted by Dez Nado) - Nov/Dec 2021 https://audiomack.com/flasfinest8 | http://www.soundcloud.com/flasfinest8 MediaFire secure download @ VIPSquadNation.com

Freestyle Filez Vol. 9 - (Double Mixtape - Indie Release & Hosted by Dez Nado) - September-October 2022 https://audiomack.com/freestylefilez9 | https://soundcloud.com/freestylefilez9 MediaFire secure download @ VIPSquadNation.com

Florida's Finest Vol. 9 - (Triple Mixtape - Indie Release & Hosted by Dez Nado) - October-November 2022 | https://soundcloud.com/flasfinest9 | https://audiomack.com/flasfinest9 MediaFire secure download @ VIPSquadNation.com

Dez Nado, Music/TV Producer and Artist with new remix single "Flawda Ish" performing at the 3rd Annual Duval Trap Gala

https://www.instagram.com/deznado

https://www.facebook.com/deznado

Flawda Ish (Remix) feat. Ice Berg, Blood Raw, J Chat, LDotG, Ty Watcher

Host or Publisher VIPSquad Entertainment