Soul of the City Gala ‘25

Saturday, October 18, 6:30 – 11 PM

Hilton Miami Downtown

1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

Choose Your Sound is Guitars Over Guns’


signature annual fundraising event, 


bringing together friends, donors, entertainment luminaries, and community leaders.

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring inspiring performances

from students, mentors, alumni, and special guests, elevated dining and drinks, and an incredible silent auction.

Bold looks encouraged — think sleek 60s-inspired style, vibrant prints, Motown elegance, and a touch of Austin Powers flair.

Honoree:

Yonathan Yehezkel

Co-Chairs:

Adam Savage | Denise Minakowski

TICKETS & TABLES

TICKETS/TABLES now on sale. Special Early Bird Pricing until August 22. Click below for more details

SPONSORSHIPS

Join The Label to recieve year-round benefits including Choose Your Sound marketing exposure and VIP seating.



This year, there are also underwriting opportunities to help support the costs of Choose Your Sound 2025.

Meet Kevin Perez, recipient of the 2024 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. 

Jorden Gold Giving Fund

YONATHAN YEHEZKEL

VALERIE DILLON & DANIEL LEWIS

LYNN & NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST

LESLIE MILLER SAIONTZ

JAMES ANSIN

Wynn & Jeff Adam

SHEILA BECHERT

GEOFFREY BATSIYAN

Justin and Arghavan DiRezze

The Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation

Bob & Kathy Bernstein

Scott & Becki Etzler Foundation

Cindy Wallace &
Allen Moseley

Jane Hurt

Bronwen Rutter

Steve Collis 

Ambal, Inc.

Caressa Lanier

TANNER LEE

BARBARA GARRETT

SARAH FEIL LEWIN & Jonathan Lewin

GARY ABRAMSON

Manuel Medina

Juliana Newman Fernandez

Jules Trump

Yan Elrikh

JACQUIE O’MALLEY

ROD TAYLOR

DENISE MINAKOWSKI

Cristina Perez

Planning Committee

Mike Bittel

Veronica Crego-Flores

JP Melo

Adam Savage

Brax Tinkler

Kathy Bernstein

Amy Simons

Stéphan Toupin

Denise Minaowski

Melanie Masterson

Sarah Feil Lewin

Alan Cohen

Raiha Bajwa

Andrew Berkowitz

Stéphan Toupin

Yonathan Yehezkel

Amy Simons

Duane Miranda

Katherine Solorzano

Stefano Campanini

Denise Minakowski

Melanie Masterson

Sarah Feil Lewin

Alan Cohen

Raiha Bajwa

Kalyn James

Underwriting Committee

Adam Savage

Ben Savage

Tom John

Marte Siebenhar

Duane Miranda

Katherine Solorzano

Kalyn James

Duane Miranda

Stefano Campanini

Stefano Campanini

D. Shim

Music Production & Engineering 

D. Shim is a Miami-based music producer, engineer, and founder of Vibe Out Studios. A graduate of Full Sail University’s Recording Arts program, he has worked with artists like Kelly Rowland, Ball Greezy, Trick Daddy, Mike Smiff, and Fredo Bang. His music has also been featured in films such as Cuzo The Movie and The Wrong Kind of Love, as well as on major radio stations including 103.5 The Beat, 99 Jamz, Power 96, and OVO Radio.

Beyond the studio, D. Shim is passionate about giving back. He has led workshops, music production camps, networking events, showcases, and mentorship programs. He strives to empower young creatives to explore their talents and see music as both a form of expression and a possible career.