Music Safari: Battle of the Elements
December 14, 2024 from 2 pm to 8 pm
Each year the East Kessler Park Neighborhood Association hosts the “Music Safari” festival, where 9 porches transform in stages for live performances. Kessler Studios stands out as one of the most energetic stops, offering live music and local vendors!
Event Schedule
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Kick off the event with Jerry Zeng’s captivating Jazzy Lounge set! Expect smooth vibes and an energetic atmosphere to set the tone for the day
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Music Safari’s Battle of the Elements is a NEW concept dance battle featuring 8 incredible dancers.
How it works: Each challenged to embody the elements of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth across dynamic musical rounds. Each dancer begins by representing a chosen element, then switches elements mid-battle, testing their creativity and versatility. In the Top 4 and Final Showdown, dancers select elements and musical genres, raising the stakes and showcasing their unique styles. After each round, the crowd votes to decide who best captures the essence of each element, ultimately crowning the winner.The battle takes place on Dec 14th from 3:30-5:00 PM at Kessler Studios. Don’t miss this electrifying experience!
Grand Prize
Win an invite to the Central Florida Dance Festival in Mount Dora, FL – April 11-13, 2025!Enjoy a free flight, stay and accomadations ($1,000 value)
Participate in a creative retreat with top artists
Compete in the “Quest of Champions”
Perform in an exciting showcase
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Cozy Campos | Justin Orion | SPCMN | DRNRDX
Wrap up the day with our After Party Sun:set, featuring four incredible DJs, each bringing their unique vibe and beats to keep the energy alive. Come dance, soak in the electric atmosphere, and create unforgettable memories as the sun sets over Kessler Studios.
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VIP tickets are now available!
Free admission for VIPs opens on December 1st.
RSVP HEREDecided to upgrade? You can purchase a VIP ticket at the door, subject to availability.
Questions
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Each year, the East Kessler Neighborhood Association hosts a free neighborhood music festival, where multiple homes transform their porches into live performance stages. Kessler Studios is one of the stops along the trail, and we’re the liveliest spot, featuring multiple performances, food, and drink vendors.
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Between 7-12 homes participate in the festival. Click here to view the map of participating homes.
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This year, we’re excited to introduce a 6 DJ set and the debut of Music Safari’s Battle of the Elements – an electrifying dance battle where top dancers embody the elements of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth across dynamic musical rounds. The crowd gets to vote and crown the ultimate winner!
The dance battle takes place on Dec 14th from 3:30-5:00 PM at Kessler Studios. Don’t miss it!
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Yes, the neighborhood music festival is free for everyone. Feel free to explore all the homes, including our outdoor stop at Kessler Studios. However, VIP tickets are available for $20, offering additional perks and preferred access.
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While the event and our stop are free, a $20 VIP ticket grants you:
Access to an open bar (featuring Still Austin liquor and Good Spirits CBD drinks)
Preferred viewing by the DJ during the afterparty set
Indoor Lounge connected to the stage
Indoor bathrooms
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There’s a $2 public parking garage near Methodist Hospital, just a 5-minute walk from Kessler Studios. Detailed instructions and pictures will be emailed a few days before the event, but HERE IT IS.
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Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferrable
Emcee: Emi Lou
Emcee: Hailey Summers
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Jada
Chloe
Trest
Goosie
Heartless
Shay
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Dance Battle on the Kessler lawn (3:30pm)
Music Safari’s Battle of the Elements is a NEW concept dance battle challenging top dancers to embody the elements of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth across dynamic musical rounds. Each dancer chooses an element to represent, then switches elements mid-battle, pushing their creativity and versatility to the limit. In the Top 4 and Final Showdown, dancers select elements and genres, heightening the stakes and showcasing their unique styles. The crowd votes after each round, deciding which dancer best captures the essence of each element and ultimately crowns the winner.
SDRNDX
Cozy Campos
Justin Orion
SPCMN
After Party Sun:Set (5pm-8pm)
Wrap up the evening with our After Party SUN:SET, featuring four incredible DJs, each bringing their unique vibe and beats to keep the energy alive. Come dance, soak in the electric atmosphere, and create unforgettable memories as the sun sets over Kessler Studios.
Check out our awesome vendors!
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Infinite Greens
The highest-quality Hemp flower and CBD products grown and manufactured directly from their local indoor farm in Texas.
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Lord of the Wings
Home of the spicy elote wings.
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K Puff
A young entrepreneur bringing all your favorite candies just freeze dried!
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Scoop N' Buns
Bringing joy to everyone's life by serving our hand picked delicious Ice Cream scoops and warm baked goods!
Music Safari in the Media
“Our neighborhood is where all the musicians come to live, and I never knew that,” Holliday said. “I had the idea that if everyone played on their front porch on a Sunday afternoon, at the same time, the audience could walk around from house to house and sort of observe the musicians in their natural habitat, like a safari.”
“When we consider the number of things Kathy Tran can do, and do well, very few people come close. You already know her as one of Dallas-Fort Worth’s most highly regarded photographers who has done some killer spreads and covers for the Observer. Her latest project is Music Safari, an outdoor music series that takes place outside nine Oak Cliff homes.”
— Dallas Observer
“Photographer Kathy Tran is a new addition to the neighborhood, and has been working diligently with her fiancé (Daniel Rockey) and business partners to use their new East Kessler Park home to invigorate the community through a shared vision of collaboration.”
— KXT
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