RVA Music Fest Returns for its Third Year
In the wake of heartbreak, one local woman turned pain into purpose.
After the senseless killing of her close friend Xavier Brown in 2022, Richmond native and marketing professional Jasymyn Buckingham, decided to create RVA Music Fest to spotlight independent artists and uplift the youth of Richmond.
“The reason that RVA Music Fest was formed, unfortunately, a very close friend of mine, Xavier Brown, was killed in 2022,” Jazzy told a local news outlet. “It was just a senseless act of gun violence. Because of that, we wanted to come together to do something for the youth, for them to be able to have better mentors than some of the ones they’ve been presented with.”
Now in its third year, RVA Music Fest has become an incredible independent music festival event centered around unity, healing, and creativity.
Pitch RVA is Back
A completely free event with a suggested donation benefiting Richmond Public Schools, RVA Music Fest offers an opportunity to support Richmond’s independent music scene and shop with small businesses serving the city. To further its community impact, RVA Music Fest is teaming up with Supreme Talent, in partnership with G.O.A.T.S Recording Studio and the CCTC Foundation, to host Pitch RVA, a pitch competition offering a $500 grant to help bring one winner’s vision to life.
For More information and to RSVP for the Pitch RVA visit here.
A Special Spotlight from The Richmond Seen
New in 2025, The Richmond Seen is partnering with RVA Music Fest to select one standout artist for an extended performance set, free of charge. The chosen performer will also receive:
· A 4-hour studio session with MOSS Studios
· A day-of photoshoot
· A professional video recording of their set
· Plus a feature interview in The Richmond Seen’s print edition
Learn More about: The Richmond Seen’s Artist Spotlight Giveaway
RVA Music Fest will boast over 40 artists and will take place at Dogwood Dell Amphitheater on October 11, 2025 from 2 PM - 8 PM.
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