E.A.R.T.H. Awareness of Brevard, Inc., (Entertainers Against Ruining Their Home) is a non-profit corporation organized in 1997 and received its Internal Revenue Service tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, in May 2000. The organization was created to make a difference in the creative lives of our children by supporting and encouraging the pursuit of art and music. The organization is comprised of entertainment industry professionals such as musicians and actors, along with artists, environmentalists and generally anyone who is interested in the arts, children, and our environment Susan Luley, is the President and Founder.

The organization’s first project was the production of the "E.A.R.T.H. Awareness Festival 1999", held in April at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. The event provided a performance venue for young people of Florida to showcase their talents. It was a family oriented weekend of camping, music, environmental education and fun.

Realizing the difficulties of producing a large, multi-day event out of the area, the organization decided to bring the event to Brevard County and nurture its growth in the organization’s own community. Brevard County has been the home for the E.A.R.T.H. Awareness festivals since 2000.

In 2004 the name of the annual festival was changed to help market the event to a broader audience. Our annual festival was renamed "The Space Coast Jazz and Blues Festival" and will be held annually during Columbus Day weekend.

We manage and market the events in addition to paying expenses. This enables us to receive all proceeds from the event. The Space Coast Jazz & Blues Festival will provide quality entertainment, visual arts, and awareness of the needs of youth arts programs in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Our Mission

• Promote quality family time in a natural setting with an annual festival of music, art, drama, education and fun.
• Raise funds to generate support our direct-to-teacher classroom supply program for art, music, and drama programs in the Central Florida schools, and to assist other art and youth programs that benefit Florida children.
• Teach youths how to come together to make a difference in their community.
• Help save creative programs in the schools and communities for youths.