For the first time, Tribeca Festival and Art Basel are partnering for Talks for Tribeca Festival at Art Basel Miami Beach from Dec. 6-9, 2023. The Arts Basel and Tribeca Festival event series might be a first, but it builds on the success of Tribeca’s Music Lounges at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn and Understory in Miami. The event features four nights of live music at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, alongside the 21st edition of the international art fair at Miami Beach Convention Center from Dec. 8-10, with preview days Dec. 6-7.
The Miami Beach Botanical Garden will host four nights of exclusive conversations with headliners such as Robert De Niro and John Stamos, while other talks include Tribeca’s co-founder and CEO Jane Rosenthal in discussion with acclaimed speakers on the evolution of the creator economy. Then, a music lounge will feature live performances from artists such as multi-instrumentalist vocalist Eartheater and DJ Dangerous Rose, Beyoncé’s recent opening act. More artists such as Actress Yussef Dayes are also on the lineup.
While many activations and events at Miami Art Basel are invite only, the Talks for Tribeca Festival are actually open to the public. Here’s a quick and detailed rundown of everything happening at the remaining programs to come.
AT&T Untold Stories: Diversifying the Narrative with directors Nardeep Khurmi and David Fortune
The winners of AT&T Presents: Untold Stories, directors Nardeep Khurmi and David Fortune, will discuss how they reached wider audiences with their debut feature films “Land of Gold” (2022) and “Color Book” (2024), starting from an idea to a festival premiere. Parts of the talk will introduce the program and provide tips for creating a million-dollar application and pitch.
When: Thursday December 7, 1:30PM-2:30PM. Doors open at 1PM
Soul in the Horn: Live performance by Yussef Dayes, DJ Set by Natasha Diggs, and L3ni
Soul in the Horn is an NYC dance party turned Global Movement that features horn-infused sounds from around the world. Joining Natasha Diggs, Co-Founder and resident DJ of NYC Dance Party, will be the South London-raised drum prodigy Yussef Dayes and New York-based musician DJ L3NI.
When: Thursday December 7 6:00PM-10:45PM. Doors open at 6PM
Miami Community Radio
Miami Community Radio is an online radio platform and Decentralized Autonomous Organization designed to promote Miami’s creative talent through innovative infrastructural equity by providing a platform and an infrastructure to scale their careers. The program includes five performances over two hours.
When: Friday December 8, 12:00-2:00PM. Doors open at 12PM
Tribeca Storytellers: John Stamos
A fireside chat with Emmy Award-nominated actor, author, and producer John Stamos about his New York Times best-selling book, “If You Would Have Told Me.” The conversation will also cover his creative process and be moderated by journalist and writer Leila Cobo.
When: Friday December 8, 3:00-4:00PM. Doors open at 2:30PM
Redefining Artistry: The Creator Economy and the Evolution of Entertainment
Hear from Neil Waller, Co-Founder of Whalar, Jane Rosenthal, CEO of Tribeca Enterprises, and actress and creator Delaney Rowe as they’ll discuss creators’ influence as the next class of storytellers redefining the Creator Economy beyond social media. VIBE Editor-in-Chief Datwon Thomas will moderate the discussion.
When: Friday December 8, 5:00-6:00PM. Doors open at 4:30PM
As Heard On: “Rap Sh!t”
Join a behind-the-scenes discussion with the Audio Everywhere company’s label and music supervision teams about the making of the RAP SH!T Season 2 soundtrack, produced by HOORAE. Much like the show, the talk will shed light on the complexities of making it “big” in the music industry as a creative. Tthe Rap Sh!t Soundtrack artists will also perform after the conversation.
When: Saturday December 9, 8:30-10:45PM. Doors open at 8PM
Miami Community Radio Stage Takeover
Miami Community Radio is back for a second day of music programming featuring more MCR residents as its continuous efforts to provide Miami’s creative class with platforms to support their thriving careers. The program has six performances over three hours.
When: Saturday December 9, 12:00-3:00PM. Doors open at 12PM
Tribeca Storytellers: A Conversation with Robert De Niro and JR
Robert De Niro will converse with French photographer and street artist JR about film, art, and continuing family legacies through creative expression. The two will discuss their previous collaborations and offer a glimpse into their upcoming project.
When: Saturday December 9, 5:00-6:00PM. Doors open at 4:30PM
Live performance by Actress, and Takuya Nakamura
ACTRESS, aka Darren Cunningham, is one of the most acclaimed experimentalists of the 2010s thanks to his unpredictable style that draws inspiration from various genres, including funk, art rock, house, and more.
Producer/DJ and multi-instrumentalist Takuya Nakamura has become has become integral to NYC’s live/electronic scene ever since moving to the city and distinguished himself by composing distinct musical styles.
When: Saturday December 9, 8:30-10:45PM. Doors open at 8PM
Tickets are currently available for purchase here.
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