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Mo Pop Detroit: Khalid, The 1975, Doja Cat, Phoebe Bridgers, Orville Peck & More

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The fest will take place July 25 and 26 at the historic Fort Wayne
Jennifer Velez
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Mar 11, 2020 - 11:08 am

Detroit's Mo Pop Music Festival has announced Khalid and The 1975 as its 2020 headliners.

The fest will take place on July 25 and 26 at Fort Wayne. Kaytranada, Doja Cat, Purity Ring, Phoebe Bridgers and Orville Peck are among the other performers. 

As major music events like Coachella and SXSW have been affected by ongoing coronavirus concerns, the Detroit fest did not show any plans of postponing or canceling. 

Presale starts Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. ET. For tickets, visit the fest's website. 

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Roc Nation Will Launch New Music, Entertainment And Sports School At Brooklyn’s Long Island University

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Students will be able to earn a degree in music, music technology, entrepreneurship and production as well as sports management
Jennifer Velez
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Aug 6, 2020 - 4:29 pm
Jay-Z's Roc Nation is partnering with Brooklyn, N.Y.'s Long Island University to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
 
The new school will begin enrolling students Fall 2021, the music company said in a statement. Students will be able to earn a degree in music, music technology, entrepreneurship and production as well as sports management. The school seeks to provide students with both educational and hands-on experiences they need to enter the entertainment and sports fields. 
 
The company also said high-need, first-generation New York college students with full-ride scholarships and receive individual support as well as mentorship. Additionally, 25 percent of students at the school will receive scholarships. 
 
LIU President Dr. Kimberly Cline said the partnership will bring about future industry leaders.
 
"Our proximity in and around New York City’s epicenter of music and sports clearly positions us to offer unparalleled experiential learning and access to professional opportunities that will launch students to success," Cline said. “We look forward to joining with Roc Nation to offer an unprecedented educational resource that opens up the entertainment and sports world to a new and eager generation."
 
The school will also provide resources for students seeking to go into higher education. Residential summer camps for high school students and Saturday programs for students ages1 0-18 will begin spring 2021. Scholarships will also be available for the camp. 
 
"Pursuing higher education is an investment in one’s future. This partnership, envisioned alongside LIU President Dr. Cline, is a true investment in our community and young people in Brooklyn, in New York City and beyond," said Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez. "We’re excited that the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will provide unique insight, knowledge, and experiences for students and introduce the world to the next generation of unmatched talent."
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Tarriona Tank Ball, Waxahatchee, The War On Drugs & More To Perform At Free Voter Registration Virtual Concert

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The livestream's efforts come as the upcoming 2020 presidential election is set to happen Nov. 3
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 30, 2020 - 1:38 pm

Tank and the Bangas' Tarriona Tank Ball, Waxahatchee, The War on Drugs, Robin Pecknold, and others will perform at Vote Ready, a virtual music livestream event aiming to register people to vote, on Aug. 14.

Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen and Christopher Bear, TV on the Radio's Kyp Malone and Jaleel Bunton, Kam Franklin (of the Suffers), Kevin Morby, Hand Habits, Ciggy, Our Native Daughters' Allison Russell and Leyla McCalla, as well as The Building will be other acts performing at the event. Voter registration non-partisan organization HeadCount, Fort William and Live From Out There have partnered to organize the concert. 

The festival is free for music fans who check their voter registration status. Beyond their online voting registration, HeadCount typically registers people at music festivals and concerts, but due to COVID-19 can no longer do that.

"This is a first of its kind event," said executive director of HeadCount Andy Bernstein in a statement. "We love the idea of serving up original performances to anyone who checks their voter registration status. We applaud the artists and Fort William Management for their leadership, and we hope it inspires many more similar events in the future."

The concert's efforts come as the upcoming 2020 presidential election is set to happen Nov. 3.  

For more information, visit the HeadCount website. 

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GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center Announces Return Of Summer Youth Camp

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Summer Session will offer youth ages 13 to 18 an opportunity to gain tools needed to embark on a career in the music industry
Jennifer Velez
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Jul 29, 2020 - 5:25 pm

GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center is giving youth in New Jersey and New York something to look forward to this summer.

The museum in Newark, N.J. has announced its Summer Session camp will return to offer youth ages 13 to 18 an opportunity to gain tools needed to embark on a career in the music industry. The five-day camp running Aug. 17–21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST every day will happen virtually through Zoom. It will focus on three tracks youth can explore: songwriting, hip-hop hitmaking and vocal performance. During the camp, music faculty and guest industry professionals will share insight.

Summer Session first launched in 2019 and featured GRAMMY-nominated singer/producer Mario Winans and renowned music director Alonzo Harris. Mark Conklin, Director of Artist Relations & Programming at the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, said the museum was thrilled to once again be able to empower youth interested in music. 

"Summer Session provides an unparalleled opportunity for students who want an inside look at the art, craft and business of music," he said in a statement. "If a student is seriously considering pursuing a career in music, or even curious about one, this program will give them the tools they need for a serious jump start."

The cost to attend will be $100. Tuition will be free for Newark students and some scholarships will be available for students outside of Newark.

For more information on the camp and how to apply, visit the museum's website.

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Miguel performs at the 2019 Latin GRAMMYs

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"Black Power Live" To Feature Performances From Miguel, Dev Hynes, Ne-Yo, Kamasi Washington, Denzel Curry And More

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Hosted by Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, the one-day event, happening Saturday, June 27, will also feature performances from Jessie Reyez, Vagabon and Twin Shadow as well as interviews and conversations with Emma González & Dream Hampton
John Ochoa
GRAMMYs
Jun 25, 2020 - 1:14 pm

Black Power Live, a music- and conversation-based online livestream benefit, has announced the lineup for its upcoming event. Miguel, Dev Hynes, Ne-Yo, Doja Cat, Jessie Reyez, Aloe Blacc, Vagabon, Twin Shadow and others are among the musical acts confirmed. The event, produced by FORM and Jammcard, will also include the debut of Terrace Martin's new composition, "Racism on Trial," featuring Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, Denzel Curry, Alex Isley and other special guests. 

The event will also feature interviews and discussions with Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, who's also hosting the event, alongside Democratic candidate for Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón; activist and Parkland survivor Emma González; "Dear White People" creator Justin Simien; filmmaker and activist Dream Hampton; and others. 

Taking place Saturday, June 27, from 5 p.m.—midnight PST and streaming exclusively on Twitch, Black Power Live will raise funds for "organizations across the movement for Black lives," according to a press release announcing the event, including Crenshaw Dairy Mart, Trap Heals, Transgender Law Center, Sankofa and Black Men Build.

View the full music and conversation lineup below. 

Los Angeles funk band The Brandon Brown Collective will perform Black Power anthems as well as new songs alongside some of the event's confirmed guests, according to the Black Power Live event page. The event will also feature readings from poets Aja Monet and Yrsa Daley-Ward, accompanied by Dev Hynes on solo piano. Rap/hardcore punk duo Ho99o9 will perform two new songs alongside Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. 

Black Power Live will be a "celebration of the incredible work done by organizers and activists around the world and will be a chance to reflect, regroup, and talk about next steps," according to a press release. 

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