Kids Rock For Kids
A Brooklyn-based nonprofit founded by parents of musicians to nurture young artists through community, collaborations, and pro-level performance opportunities.
“Your organization has literally changed lives.” - Kelly Clarkson
Yeah… they’re teenagerS
Filmed at the Kids Rock For Kids 2025 Come Together Festival, Yoyoka & Ai — musical prodigies from Japan — composed and arranged mind-blowing originals, and joined a lineup of incredible talents in our 4-day festival of rock, pop, blues and jazz.
Kids Rock For Kids brought together six extraordinary young performers from NYC, New Jersey, Las Vegas, California and Japan for a mind-blowing collaboration of Hysteria by Muse.
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
MILESTONES
PRESS & APPEARANCES
"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
SEPT 1 • with legendary bassist Bakithi Kumalo
An Inspiring Evening with Bakithi Kumalo and Kids Rock For Kids
Join legendary bassist Bakithi Kumalo — longtime bassist for Paul Simon, Grammy Award-winning collaborator, and internationally acclaimed musician — for an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration.
Experience the magic as Bakithi mentors and performs songs from Paul Simon’s iconic album Graceland and more, alongside incredible young musicians of Kids Rock For Kids, celebrating the power of music to connect, empower, and inspire.
Presented by Long Beach Arts Council, Long Beach, NY
Location: Bright Eye Beer Co
50 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY
6:00 PM
NEW PROGRAMS
Kids Rock For Kids musicians had the incredible honor of performing for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai in celebration of International Women’s Month. This inspiring event marked the third installment of our developing concert series in collaboration with Catharsis Arts Foundation and Malala Fund hosted at the beautiful Atelier Jolie. The concert followed a powerful and moving conversation shedding light on the harsh realities facing girls and women in Afghanistan, where music and poetry have been banned. Watch here.
NEW YOU TUBE SERIEs!
Kids Rock For Kids new YouTube series: IT’S A BANGER! Teen hosts Khari and Luna ! With reactions, behind the scenes info, news about Kids Rock For Kids and Brooklyn Music Lab!
FOR THE OLDER BANDS…
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!
EVery SHOW SUPPORTS A CAUSE THAT MATTERS
OUR SPONSORS
“ROCK STAR” SPONSORs • $5000+
“VIP” SPONSORs • $2500+
“Back stage pass” SPONSORS • $1000+
“SUPERFAN” SPONSORS • $500+
