713 Philharmonic · Houston, Texas
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The 713 VS Experience
Houston · Oct 29
The Opening Note: Frankie Beverly vs The Isley Brothers
Frankie Beverly
50%
The Isley Brothers
50%
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The Opening Note: Frankie Beverly vs The Isley Brothers
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, Houston
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The 713 VS Experience
Two sounds. One room. Your voice.
Not a battle — a listening party at orchestral scale. Every round promotes the music, spotlights the artists, and writes a new chapter in each city's story.
Discover the experience- 01
Listen
The orchestra performs a song for each side — live, reimagined, full-bodied.
- 02
Respond
Scan the QR code on screen. One tap tells the room who you're feeling.
- 03
The room decides
Watch the city's response move in real time, then share the moment.
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Join the 713 · 2026 Season
Your sound belongs in something larger.
- In-person
- Nov 14, 2026
- Video deadline
- Oct 15, 2026
Applications are open — in person or by private video.
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