Young Musicians Unite Gala Raises $1.6M to Bring Music Education to Miami-Dade Students in 2025
Young Musicians Unite (YMU) set a new fundraising record at their 2025 gala, securing $1.6 million to provide free music education for Miami-Dade students. The disco-themed event at Mana Wynwood drew over 700 attendees, including notable figures from entertainment, politics, and the music industry.
Young musicians performing together onstage
The funds will support music programs for more than 12,000 students during the 2025-2026 school year. This achievement builds on YMU's previous fiscal year success, which saw $2.15 million in total support through July 31st, 2023.
Key attendees included:
- Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
- iHeartMedia head Bob Pittman
- BCHTA Records owner Pedro Polanco
- BMI executives Jesus Gonzalez and Robertocarlos Carranza
- Actress Gabrielle Anwar
Founded in 2013, Young Musicians Unite has:
- Served over 25,000 students
- Partnered with 60+ schools
- Become Florida's largest provider of free music education in Title I Schools
- Developed programs in production, jazz ensembles, and drumlines
"This gala wasn't just a celebration, it was a statement," said YMU founder and CEO Sammy Gonzalez Zeira. "We're building a movement, and thanks to this community, thousands more students will walk into school next year with instruments in their hands and music in their lives."
US Copyright Office seal
Two phones showing music interfaces