Walk the Beat
White Lake Area
Save the Date: July 18, 2026
Hello Musical Artists! Thank you for your dedication to music. This event was created to support the music scenes in Grand Haven, Albion, and the White Lake Area, and we are grateful for what you do!
We are still looking for two musical acts with members age 20 or younger to perform at the Walk the Beat Instrument Petting Zoo venue. We would like one musical act to play from 1-3, and another from 3:30-5:30. For information on how to apply, please contact: Jim Newhof at jbnewhof@hotmail.com
Venues and musical acts selected for 2026, are available here: Musical Acts and Venues
First place band wins 18 hours in the recording studio or $1500 cash and the opportunity to participate in the Nuveen Arts Council Summer Concert Series for 2027 for up to $1500. This year we are also awarding second place $750 cash and third place $500 cash.
WHITE LAKE AREA YOUTH APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Written application request for instruments, music or voice lessons, music camp scholarships, or other musical opportunities for White Lake Area youth are now . See award winners»
Walk the Beat White Lake Area Crew
Thanks You!
Fifth Annual FREE outdoor music festival featuring a variety of genres.
'‘Walk the Beat” from show-to-show throughout Whitehall and Montague, MI.
BRINGING MUSIC, NONPROFITS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN THE WHITE LAKE AREA
Information on musical acts including bios, social media, photos, and music.
Venues and festival map including addresses and venue websites.
Raffle to help event funding, support youth musical outreach efforts and support local nonprofit organizations
2026 Musical Event Sponsors
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Youth Educational Programs
Walk the Beat accepts written requests for instruments, music lessons, voice lessons, or other musical educational opportunities to give youth a chance to learn and grow.
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Become A Volunteer
Volunteer registration is always open. Be a part of Walk the Beat’s cool music scene. You can request information on volunteer opportunities at Albion, Grand Haven, or White Lake Area Walk the Beat Music Festivals.
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Donate An Instrument
Have an old instrument in your home? We will refurbish your instrument and find it a new home with a youth in the White Lake Area. New instrument donations are always welcomed!
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Sponsor
Consider supporting Walk the Beat’s educational programs and community events through a sponsorship or a monetary donation.
With your help, support or donation, we can give more youth in the White Lake Area community the gift of music. For more information or questions, please email us at:
WTBWhiteLake@gmail.com
Contact our Director with specific questions at:
walkthebeatsara@gmail.com
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