Students can still register to be on the Steering Committee
Detroit native Brandon Williams, known globally as 13LACKBEARD, will headline the 67th Annual Junior Symphony Ball (JSB) when he takes over the iconic Gilley's Dallas for a night of music and dancing on February 1, 2025.
13LACKBEARD is dominating the dance music scene, bringing the legendary sounds of Detroit and Chicago to the world stage. A powerhouse performer, visionary artist, producer and DJ, 13LACKBEARD has rocked the stage alongside icons like Beyoncé, The Eagles, Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Kaskade, and Tiesto. His high-profile career hit new heights as Nelly’s official DJ for the “Lil Bit of Music Series,” followed by his electrifying performances on the Mount Westmore Tour with legends Ice Cube, Too Short, and Snoop Dogg.
But 13LACKBEARD doesn’t stop there! As the official DJ for the Dallas Cowboys, he turns game day into a spectacle like no other, setting the stadium on fire with jaw-dropping energy. Hyping over 50,000 fans, alongside the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the Rhythm & Blue Drumline, 13LACKBEARD delivers an experience fans can’t forget—from the first note to the final whistle, he’s the heartbeat of the Dallas Cowboys game-day excitement.
The Junior Symphony Ball is a fundraising event where students from over 35 Dallas area schools come together and celebrate an evening filled with live music, dancing, professionally staffed gaming tables, raffles, prizes, and refreshments.
To get involved, sophomores, juniors, and seniors can still register to be on the Steering Committee with tickets beginning at $395. General Admission tickets will be available in January, 2025 for $175. Click Here to register online.
JSB is in its 67th year and is the longest running fundraiser of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL), supporting DSO outreach programs such as the Young Strings program and the Young Musicians program.