2017 NYMA FESTIVAL

AWARD CEREMONY
11:00-11:30AM
@NECC Gym (Stage 7)
Speakers include Peggy Iafrate, Strega Entertainment Group Founder and former Radio Disney executive, New England Emmy Award winning musician Devin Ferreira and youngest and first latino Haverhill Massachusetts councilman Andy Vargas (see below)
NYMA FESTIVAL CEREMONY: SPEAKERS

Peggy Iafrate
Strega Entertainment Group Founder and former Radio Disney executive.

Devin Ferreira
Emmy Award Winning Rapper, Producer & Music Teacher.

Andy Vargas
Youngest & First Latino Councilman in Haverhill, MA
23 Year Old
11:00am-11:05am NYMA Kick-Off Speech: Devin Ferreira
11:05am-11:15am Keynote Speaker: Peggy Iafrate “10 Music Marketing Tips”
11:15am-11:25am 2017 NYMA Online Contest + Secret Awards Announcement of Winners
– The Debbie Scaduto Fan Favorite Award ($350 Value)
                       Who is the most hardworking, and passionate musical act      under the age of 25?
 presented by Patty Duffy
– The Ready to Tour Award ($450)
                       Who is the most hardworking, and passionate musical act      under the age of 25?
 presented by Patty Duffy & Jackie LoGiudice of AYGT
– The Sound Award ($2,500 Value)
 Who is the best up and coming music act under the age of 25?
 presented by Jass Bianchi of COLOR IN SOUND & NYMAF
  • – Additional Secret Awards
  • presented by Jass Bianchi of COLOR IN SOUND & NYMAF
11:25am-11:30am     Keynote Speaker: Andy Vargas “Youth, Arts & Community”
11:30am-11:35am Announcements & Send Off Speech: Devin Ferreira
NYMA FESTIVAL
11:45AM-6PM Music Performances, Workshops, Art Exhibits, etc.