Details of agreement between Something in the Water and Va. Beach [Video]

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Something in the Water Festival (SITW) will return to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on April 26 and 27, 2025, with certain stipulations from the City of Virginia Beach as outlined in their Sponsorship Agreement.

On Friday, Nov. 15, SITW organizers met Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer’s deadline to submit their contracts for the requested dates for the music festival.

The signed Agreement outlines the event location – 2nd Street to the Virginia Beach Pier at 1415 Atlantic Avenue – the city and SITW organizers’ financial responsibilities and guidelines for event termination.

Virginia Beach officials have agreed to a $500,000 advance to be paid to the promoters in three intervals: $100,00 when the contract is executed, $200,00 when the artist’s lineup is announced on or before December 31, and the final …