1308 Productions was recruited to volunteer to help welcome and honor the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Gary Roughead, as part of Navy Days / Fleet Week 2010 at Port Everglades. 1308 proudly and enthusiastically joined the effort to salute, thank, and entertain the CNO and all of our men and women in uniform serving on the Iwo-Jima and the fleet that came into port. On April Read more…
Allison Novack has been named as the Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year for the entire Miami-Dade County Public School System. At a gathering of over 1,200 people at Jungle Island on April 15, 2010, the award was announced after a panel of judges had been reviewing nominations for the past several weeks. Allison’s volunteer work in many capacities, including as President of the Junior State of America (MB Chapter), as Producer for the non-profit Read more…
During the spring of 2010, 1308 Productions helped sponsor the transportation to get student musicians from Miami Beach Senior High School to a national festival and competition. The Rock Ensemble and Classical Guitar Quartet performed at the The Las Vegas Music Festival On Saturday April 17 with The Following Results: Rock Ensemble – Gold ( Superior) Rating /Third Place Plaque; Guitar Quartet – Gold Rating – First Place Plaque & Adjudicator’s Award Trophy (for achieving Read more…
On March 11, 2010 at the Canal Room in New York City, 1308 Productions and Change for Kids co-sponsored an exciting event for the benefit of young aspiring music students in New York. The event featured great live rock music, a tribute to Journey, and an opportunity to help support music education in the NYC area. The event’s success far exceeded expectations and others will be planned for the future. Check out www.changeforkids.com
1308 Productions has long been a positive vehicle for enhancing the music scene, youth public service, and music education in South Florida. Founded by Jason Novack in 2003 and continued by Allison Novack since 2007, the organization has successfully presented many concerts, shows and events and achieved numerous public service objectives on the local, national and international level. 1308 has presented and supported events for educational and charitable causes in Miami Beach, Miami, St. Louis, and soon to come: in New Read more…
Ex Norwegian performed for 18,000 runners, thousands of race spectators and media from all over the world during the ING Marathon in Miami, January 31, 2010. Ex played all of the great music and inspired the runners on during one of the planet’s premier marathon race events. Congratulations to Ex Norwegian and to everyone who participated in this huge event that was yet another showcase for beautiful South Florida. More information about the ING Marathon: www.ingmiamimarathon.com
JVibe’s first-ever “18 Under 18” awards included 1308 Productions’ own Allison Novack. Allison combines her passion for music with writing and leadership by producing teen-friendly concerts with 1308 Productions, a non-profit that she and her family created to bring emerging bands to youth at an affordable cost in the Miami area. The shows have since become officially endorsed by MTV’s Rock the Vote organization and encourage teens to get involved with politics. Not only are Read more…
Indie-rock sensations Ex Norwegian are receiving an uproarious reception to their debut album, Standby, being declared the “next big indie thing” by Revue magazine. Performing at New York’s CMJ Music Marathon mere months after their formation, the band has become the new buzz band of the year seemingly overnight. College radio led the charge with over 140 stations spinning them regularly now and the music blogosphere quickly followed with the band receiving rave reviews critically, Read more…
Thursday October 23 7PM Miami Beach, Dezerland Howard Johnson’s Hotel 8701 Collins Avenue (A1A) Awesome all-ages Rock Show presented by kids, for kids. ZEN THE BAND ATOM SMASH DEAR DAD, YOURS TRULY ROCK ENSEMBLE and introducing Zoe D’hauthuille & Brigitte Castro Admission Only $5, Arrive Early, Stay for Full Show. Concert Ticket Prizes!