{"id":26647,"date":"2023-10-06T10:39:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicforwardfoundation.org\/?p=26647"},"modified":"2023-10-06T10:55:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:55:18","slug":"music-forward-foundation-celebrated-30th-anniversary-with-two-special-events-that-raised-350k-for-young-creatives-in-the-music-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicforwardfoundation.org\/news\/music-forward-foundation-celebrated-30th-anniversary-with-two-special-events-that-raised-350k-for-young-creatives-in-the-music-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"MUSIC FORWARD FOUNDATION CELEBRATED 30TH\u00a0ANNIVERSARY WITH TWO SPECIAL EVENTS THAT RAISED\u00a0$350K\u00a0FOR YOUNG CREATIVES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Inaugural Music Forward Brunch Honored Billie Eilish\u2019s Happier Than Ever, The World Tour, Music Executive Julian Petty, Broccoli City Festival, Educator Allison Frenzel and House Of Blues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners at The Inaugural Music Forward Golf Classic Include Citizens Bank, Wasserman Foundation and the Country Club Adjacent Podcast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 3, 2023 \u2013 Los Angeles, CA – <\/strong>Music Forward Foundation<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>– the national nonprofit arm of Live Nation that transforms young lives, inspires careers, and champions a more inclusive music industry – celebrated 30 years of impacting music industry young creatives with two Los Angeles-area special fundraising events. The inaugural Music Forward Brunch at the iconic Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, October 1st<\/sup> honored music industry change makers who are doing amazing work beyond the stage and the inaugural Golf Classic at the exclusive El Caballero Country Club on Monday, October 2nd<\/sup> welcomed avid and occasional golfers on the green to golf for a cause. <\/strong>Together the events raised $350K. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music Forward Foundation Executive Director Nurit Smith <\/strong>shares, \u201cThis year already we\u2019ve reached 22,000 young people across 46 states and 49 countries. Our impact is real and broad and deep. We do this through workshops, career fairs, scholarships, classroom curriculum, internships, performance opportunities, grants, and apprenticeships. Youth walk out of our programs with the tools, resources, and the network to turn their passion for music into a lifelong profession. Music Forward Foundation is thrilled to celebrate 30 years, and we look forward to 30 more, and far beyond!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: Richie Porter for Music Forward Foundation<\/em>
(L-R) MFF Executive Director Nurit Smith with alumni Leslie Montoya, Despues Green, Latisha Stephens, and MFF Partnerships Manager Oswaldo Navarro at Sunday\u2019s Inaugural Brunch.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Music Forward Brunch opened with a performance by young Music Forward Foundation alum singer-songwriter Hannah Abrahim,<\/strong> and it closed with a rousing performance by Kori Withers<\/strong> of her father\u2019s hits \u201cJust The Two of Us,\u201d \u201cLean On Me,\u201d \u201cLovely Day,\u201d \u201cAin\u2019t No Sunshine,\u2019 while KCRW radio host Raul Campos<\/strong> deejayed throughout. Celebrity attendees included rapper Vince Staples<\/strong>, rapper\/producer Slick Rick,<\/strong> singer-songwriter Estelle, <\/strong>and actress\/activist Charlotte Ross<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brunch honorees were Billie Eilish\u2019s Happier Than Ever, The World Tour<\/strong>, whose relentless commitment to sustainability while on the road is revolutionizing the music and touring industry was accepted by Billie\u2019s mother, Maggie Baird<\/strong>.\u202f The Executive Honoree Julian Petty, EVP, Head of Business and Legal Affairs, Warner,<\/strong> was presented his award by presenting sponsor American Express\u2019 Tatia Adams Fox<\/strong> and Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle <\/strong>in recognition of his visionary leadership that led to the establishment of the Warner\u202fMusic\/Blavatnik Center for\u202fMusic\u202fand Entertainment Business at Howard University, designed to pave the way for the next generation of Black executives in\u202fmusic.  Actor J. Alphonse Nicholson <\/strong>presented Festival Honoree Broccoli City Festival<\/strong> to co-founder Brandon McEachern<\/strong>, who helped create a festival that not only provides a stage for the hottest acts but also their social action campaign: The Power of One, that encourages youth to perform one million positive actions. Allison Frenzel, Education Programs Specialist, California Dept. of Education<\/strong> was the Educator Honoree, for her work helping to lift barriers and carve pathways for young people across California to careers in arts, media and entertainment. And with the mottos of \u201cUnity in Diversity\u201d and \u201cHelp Ever. Hurt Never,\u201d House of Blues<\/strong> was the Venue Honoree. House of Blues is more than a venue; it\u2019s a movement, a sanctuary of\u202fmusic, and the foundation of Music Forward\u2019s beginning as the International House of Blues Foundation in 1993. Its legacy will forever shine as a testament to the power of diversity and\u202fmusic. Music Forward Foundation Executive Director Nurit Smith <\/strong>was surprised with a special certificate proclamation from the County of Los Angles marking the occasion of the Music Forward Foundation\u2019s 30th<\/sup> anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: Jeffrey Mayer for Music Forward Foundation<\/em>
Golfers Gather on the Green before the First Annual Music Forward Golf Tournament<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Music Forward Golf Classic boasted performances by Music Forward Foundation young alum, sisters Neska Rose (vocals\/guitar) and Libi Rose (piano), who kickstarted the day with original songs as participants entered El Caballero Country Club and young alum singer\/songwriter Reina Macias performed a set to close out the evening. Celebrity players included musician Mod Sun<\/strong>, actor\/producer Billy Magnussen<\/strong>, actors Josh Henderson<\/strong>, Rob Huebel<\/strong>, John O\u2019Hurley<\/strong>, Greg Tarzan Davis<\/strong>, Michael Evans Behling<\/strong>, Nick Creegan<\/strong>, Carlos Bernard<\/strong>, Scott Benzing<\/strong>, comedians Alex Thomas<\/strong>, Blake Webber<\/strong>, Chris Spencer, Buddy Lewis, Griff Pippin, Jake Adams, Mark Smalls<\/strong> and Hunter March<\/strong>, artist\/entrepreneur Chris Ruediger<\/strong>, former athletes Kenyon Martin<\/strong>, Byron Camberlain, <\/strong>and Kenny Lofton<\/strong>, and TV personalities Wells Adams<\/strong> and Jamal Munnerlyn<\/strong>. Golf Winners included Citizens Bank, Wasserman Foundation, <\/strong>and the Country Club Adjacent Podcast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Music Forward Foundation: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music Forward Foundation is a national nonprofit in the Live Nation family that bridges opportunities for the music community to become more innovative and inclusive by kick-starting music and live entertainment careers for the next generation through workshops, panels, and performances that connect passions to professions. Focusing on young people aged 13-24 from under-represented communities, the organization provides access to an unsurpassed nationwide network of music and live entertainment industry insiders to redefine what is possible for tomorrow\u2019s innovators and leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past 30 years, Music Forward Foundation has successfully realized its mission to transform young lives, inspire careers, and champion a more inclusive music industry. To date, the organization has served over one million young people and provided more than $42 million in scholarships, workforce opportunities, relief funds, and more. Each year, the organization activates its significant network to impact more than 20,000 <\/a>youth nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acclaimed artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Trombone Shorty and Alexander Andre are past program participants and grant recipients. While performers such as Kahlid, Sophia Carson, Lauren Diagle, Martina McBride, Carlos Santana, and Julia Michaels have served as Ambassadors for Music Forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/musicforwardfoundation.org\/<\/a>For more information contact: <\/strong>Maxie Solters \/ msolters@solters.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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