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Paid Internships With YIC
November 2024 — Join Bret Lieberman, Executive Director at Yes I Can Unity Through Music, as they share insights on Paid Internships. Learn more about their work and explore how they are making a difference in their industry. Video Bump was proud to be part of the 2024 SCV Chamber Business Expo, where we conducted impromptu podcast sessions with business leaders and entrepreneurs.
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2023 Good Karma Music & Arts Festival Behind The Scenes
November 2023 — The 2023 Good Karma Music & Arts Festival was passionately produced by students enrolled in the 12-month "Good Karma Festival Project" interactive course, in collaboration with the Yes I Can team. Spanning the entirety of 2023, these classes culminated in the event which took place on November 4th. Dive into our mini-documentary and explore the fascinating journey of orchestrating a music festival from the unique perspective we offer, proudly presented by Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education.
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Video Produced by Yes I Can
2023 Good Karma Music & Arts Festival Official Recap
November 2023 — The 2023 Good Karma Music & Arts Festival was held on Nov. 4, 2023 in Santa Clarita, CA. Two stages featured performances by: Berner, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Xzibit, Too $hort, Reverie, Rahzel, DJ Paul Kom, DJ Livia, Bella, EMM, SILOS, and more!
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Video Produced by Yes I Can & Bobby Dee Presents
2023 Good Karma Music & Arts Festival Promotional Video
June 2023 — Produced by YIC students as part of the Good Karma Festival Project curriculum, used to gain traction with event sponsors and performing artists. This comprehensive project involved student participants in all areas of event pre-production, planning, marketing, event execution, event production, project management, and on-site logistics.
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Video Produced by Yes I Can
Breaking The Biz Podcast Promo
March 2024 — Breaking the Biz is YIC’s own podcast spotlighting the intersection of the entertainment industry and disability empowerment. Through insightful conversations with industry leaders and change makers, the show challenges norms, promotes inclusivity, and highlights the value of individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Family-friendly and inspiring, Breaking the Biz encourages listeners to rethink representation and celebrate diverse talent.
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Breaking The Biz Podcast is solely produced by Yes I Can
YIC Launches New Internship Program
February 2020 — Students with the Yes I Can are able to enter the workforce as paid interns learning basic trade skills with the support of local Santa Clarita Valley businesses.
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Just Two Dads Podcast Ep. 144 - Bret Lieberman
August 2023 — Bret Lieberman returns as a guest to give us an update on Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education's program and upcoming Music and Arts festival in Santa Clarita, California called the Good Karma Festival in November.
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Summer Meltdown 2016 Recap - Bulldog Media
April 2016 — The Summer Meltdown was an annual, one-day outdoor festival held at Central Park in Sunny Santa Clarita, CA. The Summer Meltdown was produced by Yes I Can students of all abilities from Canyon High School and Yes I Can Alumni. The goal of the festival was to bring the public together to celebrate art and music in a socially inclusive setting. The Summer Meltdown featured musical artists on three stages alongside live painters creating one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the music they heard. Visitors came for the music but became inspired by meeting the students who produced this incredible event.
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Summer Meltdown 2015 Recap - Bulldog Media
April 2015 — The Summer Meltdown was an annual, one-day outdoor festival held at the City of Santa Clarita Skate Park in Sunny Santa Clarita, CA. The Summer Meltdown was produced by Yes I Can students of all abilities from Canyon High School and Yes I Can Alumni. The goal of the festival was to bring the public together to celebrate art and music in a socially inclusive setting. The Summer Meltdown featured musical artists on three stages alongside live painters creating one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the music they heard. Visitors came for the music but became inspired by meeting the students who produced this incredible event.
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Summer Meltdown 2010 Recap - Paige Photo
May 2010 — The Summer Meltdown was an annual, one-day outdoor festival held at the Golden Valley High School amphitheater in Sunny Santa Clarita, CA. The Summer Meltdown was produced by Yes I Can students of all abilities from Golden Valley High School and Yes I Can Alumni. The goal of the festival was to bring the public together to celebrate art and music in a socially inclusive setting. The Summer Meltdown featured musical artists on three stages alongside live painters creating one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the music they heard. Visitors came for the music but became inspired by meeting the students who produced this incredible event.
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Summer Meltdown 2008 Behind The Scenes - Inferno Media
May 2008 — The 5th annual Summer Meltdown concert took place on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Golden Valley High School. This landmark event was entirely student-produced and open to the public. Over the previous four years, students had worked together to book more than 40 musical performers through fundraising and community building.
The 2008 concert featured rock band TRAPT as headliners. Known for their #1 US Modern Rock hit "Headstrong" and tours with Nickelback and Three Days Grace, TRAPT was the biggest act to perform at Summer Meltdown. The event also featured a special drum circle led by Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction.
For the 2008 show, students collaborated with teachers, local music professionals, and sponsors to book 12 acts plus special guest performers. This all-day concert experience brought together both local and professional musicians. Throughout the year, students raised funds through class fundraisers, donations, sponsorships, candy sales, and family food nights at local restaurants.
The concert was organized by the Yes I Can program, which paired general education mentors with special needs students, fostering collaboration and communication skills through the shared goal of producing this major musical event.
Check out this student-made behind the scenes documentary from YIC’s epic 2008 Summer Meltdown!
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