
Kids Rock For Kids
a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that provides an opportunity for talented young musicians from around the world to use their voices and skills to uplift others, creating powerful live performances that connect young musicians through music and helping kids in need.
“Your organization has literally changed lives.” - Kelly Clarkson
KRFK in 90 seconds:
COMMUNITY. CONNECTION. COLLABORATION.
“We all understand the transformative power of music... a Brooklyn nonprofit called Kids Rock For Kids has figured out how to harness that potential for good.”
- David Furst, Morning Edition, WNYC
KRFK MILESTONES
KRFK PRESS
"Kids Rock for kids has changed my life" - ciça Moreira, 18, Brazil
"life changing opportunities" - Vinya Chhabra, 14, NJ
"through them I’ve found my best friends for life!" - Caitlin Hargraves, 21, Australia
"Kids Rock for kids has changed my life" - ciça Moreira, 18, Brazil "life changing opportunities" - Vinya Chhabra, 14, NJ "through them I’ve found my best friends for life!" - Caitlin Hargraves, 21, Australia
JULY 10 -13, 2025 • 4th ANNUAL
COME TOGETHER GLOBAL TEEN ROCK FESTIVAL
4 days. 23 bands. 16 countries & across the US! Highlight Reel ‘24!
A journey through classic rock, power pop, alt rock, electronica, funk, jazz, hip hop…
The festival will benefit teen mental health services and support through NAMI-NYC.
(line ups & order subject to change)
THURS JULY 10 - Mercury Lounge
doors 6pm - music 6:30-8:30PM
PANGEA - Yoyoka (Japan), Aanika (Gibraltar), Bay (NYC), Maximo (Chile), Liv (NY), Tommy (Texas)
OCEANS APART Global Collab (Brazil/The UK/NYC)
NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST - Josh (Atlanta), Ari (Seattle), Lotte (Belgium), Olivia (Croatia), Iris (Germany), Sam (Canada)
JET LAG Global Collab feat. Esme (NYC/The UK/ The Philippines)
ZNORA (Arizona)
IAN SU & THE POLYNOMIALS (NYC)
doors 6pm - music 6:30-8:30PM
COLLIDESCOPE (NYC)
THE ONLY BAY ALLSTARS (NYC)
ARCHY & THE ASTRONAUTS (The UK)
SIX CONTINENTS - Ciça (Brazil), Caitlin (Australia), Lenore (Hawaii), Thomas (Colombia), Milo & Kenji (NYC)
MATTER OF MINUTES (NYC)
doors 2pm - music 2:30-5:30PM
PANGEA (global - see above)
JET LAG feat. Charlii (NY/The UK/The Philippines)
LATTITUDE Global Collab (NY/The UK/The Philippines/Costa Rica)
SHATTERED SIGNAL (NJ)
JAW (NYC)
ZNORA (Arizona)
NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST (global - see above)
YOYOKA & Ai (Japan)
SUNBUL Global Collab (Afghanistan/NYC)
SIX CONTINENTS (global - see above)
SUN JULY 13 - DROM 4:30-8:30PM
(1 ticket covers both parts!)
KIDS ROCK FOR KIDS (PART 1)
doors 4PM - music 4:30-6:30PM
YOYOKA & Ai (Japan)
THE OCEAN (NY)
NORTH SOUTH EAST WEST (global - see above)
JET LAG feat. Layla / Jasper / Kaylin (NY/The UK/The Philippines/Costa Rica/Japan)
PANGEA Global Collab (see above)
KAYLIN’S CHOIR (NY)
KRFK HOUSE BAND (NYC/NJ)
BROOKLYN MUSIC LAB (PART 2)
music 6:30-8:30PM
GREY WILSON + YOUR MAJESTY (NY/NJ/Australia)
SIX CONTINENTS (global - see above)
RUBY DEENA (NYC)
ARCHY & THE ASTRONAUTS (The UK)
CONTROL THE SOUND (NYC)
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BROOKLYN MUSIC LAB is a not-for-profit offering young musicians pursuing a professional career a combination of performance opportunities, mentorship from industry professionals, and a community where they can safely grow and connect with other musicians. Whether it’s performing, recording, releasing music, building their audiences or finding a supportive network, we fill the gaps that often leave musicians struggling. Follow Brooklyn Music Lab and sign up for alerts to be the first to know!