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THE B SIDE SOULCIALITES VARY IN AGE, GENDER & RACE BUT WE ARE PRIMARILY BLACK WOMEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 25 & 65, THE MAJORITY ARE IN THEIR MID-30s TO EARLY 40s.. THEY ARE COLLEGE-EDUCATED HOME OWNERS WITH 0 TO 2 CHILDREN. THEY LOVE TO TRAVEL & ENJOY THE FINER THINGS ON THE B SIDE.

THE B SIDE IS THE LONGEST-RUNNING PLATFORM FOR THE ART OF SPOKEN WORD IN SOUTH FLORIDA. OUR FEATURED POETS HAVE BEEN GRAMMY NOMINATED, TONY AWARD WINNERS, POETRY SLAM CHAMPIONS & MORE. THEY HAVE BECOME ACTORS , SCREEN WRITERS, FILM MAKERS & WORLD RENOWNED KEY NOTE SPEAKERS. THEY HAVE TAKEN THE ART OF SPOKEN WORD TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND WE ARE PROUD TO B A PART OF THEIR HUMBLE BEGINNINGS.

OUR FEATURED PERFORMERS HAVE INCLUDED GRAMMY-WINNING, GRAMMY-NOMINATED & GRAMMY WORTHY PERFORMERS FROM AROUND THE CORNER & AROUND THE WORLD.
WE CREATE THESE PLATFORMS FOR OUR LOCAL ARTIST TO DEVELOP THEIR ARTISTRY HERE IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA MARKET SO WE DO NOT LOSE THEM TO THE OTHER "MUSIC" CITIES.
WE HAVE DONE THIS WORK CONSISTENTLY SINCE 2001, MAKING US THE LONGEST RUNNING PROMOTERS/SUPPORTERS OF INDIE SOUL MUSIC IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

AT THE HEART OF THE B SIDE IS IT'S CURATOR AND IT'S PEOPLE. INGRID B HAS TURNED A FAVOR FOR A FRIEND INTO A LIFELONG PASSION FOR CREATING PLATFORMS FOR ARTISTS TO GROW ON. 25 YEARS OF CONSISTENT EVENTS & PROMOTIONS HAS MADE HER THE QUEEN OF SOUL SCENE IN SOUTH FLORIDA & BEYOND.

SUPPORT THE B SIDE
You can support On the B Side by becoming a donor or a sponsor. Send your contribution via PayPal using the link above, via Zelle to 305-440-7940, or on Cash App at $ONTHEBSIDE. Keep reading to find out about becoming a sponsor.
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
Twenty-five years of poetry, music, and community doesn't happen without people who believe in the work. If On the B Side has moved you, inspired you, or given you a space to belong, this is your opportunity to give back. Every contribution goes directly toward supporting artists, producing events, and keeping this cultural platform alive and growing.
$25 — Tip JarEvery dollar counts. Drop something in the jar and keep the B Side going.
$125 — Love OfferingA heartfelt contribution that goes directly toward artist support and event programming.
$250 — SupportYour generosity helps us reach more people and bring more artists to the stage.
$500 — Super SoulcialiteYou are the backbone of this community. Your investment fuels our signature events and the artists who make them unforgettable.
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BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP
For twenty-five years, On the B Side has been South Florida's longest-running platform for spoken word and indie soul music. Our audience is loyal, culturally engaged, college-educated, and highly supportive of the brands that invest in the spaces they love. Partnering with On the B Side gives your business direct access to an influential community of professionals, creatives, and culture lovers between the ages of twenty-five and sixty-five, with a core audience of Black women in their mid-thirties to early forties who are homeowners, travelers, and active consumers of arts, dining, and lifestyle experiences.
Our stages have hosted Grammy-nominated artists, Tony Award winners, national poetry slam champions, HBO Def Poets, and some of the most respected names in independent soul music. When your brand stands with On the B Side, it stands with excellence.
Your sponsorship supports real artists, real events, and a real community. In return, your brand receives meaningful visibility both in person and across our digital platforms—reaching an audience that spends, travels, advocates, and shows up.
$1,250 — Community Partner Brand recognition at live events, social media acknowledgment, and inclusion in event marketing materials. The perfect entry point for businesses that want to show up for their community.
$2,500 — Cultural Sponsor All Community Partner benefits plus featured recognition in our newsletter, logo placement on the website, and verbal acknowledgment at events. Your brand becomes part of the conversation.
$5,000 — Premier Sponsor All Cultural Sponsor benefits plus premier logo placement across all event materials, dedicated social media features, and the opportunity to address our audience directly at a signature On the B Side event.
$10,000 — Signature Sponsor All Premier Sponsor benefits plus presenting sponsorship of a full event or series, a dedicated social media campaign highlighting your brand partnership, top-tier logo placement across all seasonal marketing materials, and a featured speaking or activation opportunity at our largest events.
$25,000 — Title Sponsor The ultimate partnership. Your brand becomes synonymous with an entire season of On the B Side programming. Title sponsorship includes your name attached to our signature experiences, maximum visibility across all print, digital, and social platforms, premier event activation opportunities, a dedicated feature across our marketing channels, and recognition as a cornerstone investor in South Florida's cultural community.
We welcome customized partnership conversations at every level. If you have a specific marketing goal, a target audience, or a community initiative you want to align with, reach out and let's build something together that works for your brand and our community.
Contact: Ingrid Bazin, Founder & Curator info@onthebside.com | 305-519-1369 getonthebside.com
THE POETS
Ø Sekou Tha Misfit (Grammy Nominated, 2x National Slam Champion, 4X HBO Def Poet. LA)
Ø MUMS (Poet Actor and Film Maker of HBO OZ fame. NY)
Ø Will Da Real One (BET Lyric Café, 2X HBO Def Poet. Miami, FL)
Ø Georgia Me (BET Lyric Café, Tony Award winning HBO Broadway Def Poet. ATL)
Ø The Last Poets: (World Renowned Spoken Word Artist NYC)
Ø Sunni Patterson (BET Lyric Café, HBO Def Poet. NO)
Ø Amir Sulaiman (Grammy Nominated, BET Lyric Café, HBO Def Poet. ATL)
Ø Bertrand Boyd aka Da Youngsta (South Florida's King of Poetry, Actor - Opa Locka Fl)
Ø Red Writing Hood (South Florida's Queen of Poetry, Miami, FL)
Ø Obbie West , Poet/Mind Bender Las Vegas))
THE SINGERS & MUSICIANS
Ø Mumu Fresh (International recording Artist MD)
Ø Lavie (International Recording Artist, Miami, FL)
Ø Janelle Monae (Grammy Nominated, International recording Artist ATL)
Ø Courtney Mickens (International Recording Artist, Ft Lauderdale, FL)
Ø Anthony David (Grammy Nominated, International recording Artist ATL)
Ø George Tandy Jr (International Recording Artist, FL)
Ø Kindred The Family Soul (Recording Artist PHL)
Ø Raheem Devaughn (Recording Artist DMV)
Ø Eric Roberson (Grammy Nominated Recording Artist NJ)
Ø Russell Taylor (Recording Artist NYC/DMV)
Ø Mike Phillips (International Recording Artist NYC)
Ø Saunders Sermon (International Recording Artist FL)
Ø Melton Mustafa Jr (Grammy Nominated International Recording Artist FL)
Ø Jon Saxx (International Recording Artist FL)
Ø Jeff Bradshaw (International Recording Artist PHL)
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