BMAC, Save The Music Foundation & Music Education Group Hosts “Remix of the Industry”
Save The Music Foundation partners with Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and Music Education Group (MEG) to host two-day “Remixing The Industry” event at Live Nation’s Buckhead Theater and United Talent Agency (UTA) in Atlanta I did. Held in Georgia on September 24 and 25, 2024, more than 160 students from Atlanta Public Schools (APS) will gather to explore career paths and gain insight from top music industry executives. Masu.
On Day 1, students from Atlanta Public Schools (Terrell High School, Maynard Jackson High School, South Atlanta High School, Best Academy), Fulton County Schools (Creekside High School, Langston Hughes High School, Westlake High School), and Cobb County Schools I participated. (South Cobb High School) gathered at the Buckhead Theater to participate in two select panels led by music executives, artists, artist management teams, and entertainment attorneys. The panel, curated by BMAC’s Willie “Prophet” Stiggers and MEG’s Ric Ross, gave students an inside look at talent development, music business, and career opportunities, in addition to the resources and skills they are learning through Save The Music’s Music Technology Grant. provided. Panelists included artist and activist Young Doro, Sammy-Ruth Scott (Atlantic Records A&R), Cortez Bryant (Manager of The Blueprint Group), attorney Vince Phillips, and Corey Sparks (Warner & Co.). (Vice President of Records) and James Pulliam (Vice President of Talent & Records). Touring, Live Nation), Octavius Crouch (Red Octave CEO), Nick Love (Lead Project Manager, ONErpm), Sierra Imari (Founder of The Gen Z Exec), Artist Moses Davis (SE Promotions Manager, Columbia Records/Sony Music), Rafael Capone (owner of Soul Asylum Studio Group). The Student Showcase was divided into two panels where three talented students presented original tracks and received live feedback from industry experts. A notable moment of the day was Boston, a student from Serrell High School. After being encouraged by the panelists to perform live to his music, he wowed the crowd with his tracks.
The second day, hosted by the UTA Foundation at UTA’s Atlanta office, brought together music industry experts and Atlanta’s education ecosystem to discuss how Atlanta’s students of color are building career paths. We have identified the challenges and solutions. Two panels were held on this day. One was moderated by Council Member Antonio Ruiz and included Save the Music students and music technology educators. Mr. Bush (South Atlanta High School) and Mr. Davis (Terrell High School). After a moderated conversation, a select group of students from South Atlanta High School and Serrell High School shared their music and received valuable feedback and guidance in a room filled with industry professionals.
The second industry-focused panel, hosted by Christy Todd, Georgia’s 2024 Teacher of the Year and founder of Hall Pass Entertainment, included Atlanta music industry heavyweights UTA’s Dina Malto music executives participated. Rob Gibbs Co-Director, UTA Atlanta. Orlando McGee, Head of Urban at ONErpm. Judge Biden, co-founder of Love Renaissance (LVRN). Asante Bradford of the Georgia Department of Economic Development Innovation Center.
“We are honored to work with BMAC and MEG to create this unique experience,” said Henry Donahue, Executive Director of Save The Music. “By connecting students and music professionals here in Atlanta to identify concrete next steps and establish career paths, we are inspiring the next generation of creators and leaders who will shape the future of our industry.”
This two-day event was sponsored and supported by Live Nation and the UTA Foundation.
“We are proud to partner with Save the Music Foundation and Music Education Group (MEG). Special thanks to James Pulliam and Lou Grimes for scoring the theater’ students. We were honored to have BMAC ELC members Cortez Bryant and Vince Phillips and Young DRO join us for a candid conversation with 150 students about how their personal journeys have shaped their success. I thought. That includes DRO discussing how four years of sobriety has paid off. He has a clear perspective on life and business. “Industry Remix” has uplifted and empowered future generations. It is an honor to be a part of a student’s path to success,” said Willie “Prophet” Stigers, BMAC Co-Founder, President and CEO.
