Univision’s team has exciting news about #PremiosJuventud! Celebrating its 21st edition in Puerto Rico on July 25, this year's show is all about honoring artists and the unstoppable spirit of youth. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Lele Pons, Clarissa Molina, and Wisin, we're gearing up for an unforgettable night under the theme "Atrévete a Más." This year’s show introduces four new creator awards that spotlight social media's cultural movers and shakers. From Creator Del Año to Mejor LOL, Premios Juventud will recognize those who dare to push boundaries and inspire us all. For the full list of nominees and new categories visit https://lnkd.in/ezRchz-J.
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The recent remarks by the Grammy Chairman regarding the Afrobeat category have exacerbated existing frustrations within the music community. For a process aiming for genuine authenticity, the identities and qualifications of the "certified judges in the USA" who voted remain unclear. Their apparent lack of understanding of Afrobeat's significance and nuanced elements raises serious concerns. Dismissing the public outcry by invoking subjectivity merely adds insult to injury. Voting, similar to the judicial system, shouldn't be solely subjective. Concrete evidence of an artist's work and its impact deserves thorough review and assessment by qualified, unbiased individuals with a deep understanding of the genre. Anything less undermines the credibility and relevance of the Grammys. And to those who say people who have objections to the outcome are sore losers, I sincerely want you to experience such a situation where you have worked for years and at the point of you getting rewarded, it is handed over to someone else entirely. That way you begin to see clearly why this is an issue. No hate here but voting can't be subjective not in this case,
The tears from the local industry players and creatives do reek of a layered brand elitism. It’s fashionable to cry for the Grammys. Even though we’re technically guests, invited to an American spectacle to diversify their ranks. We’re still fringe players at the Recording Academy, with negligible numbers incapable of swinging the odds in our favour. We still have a few voting cycles to cry some more. And that privilege of crying depends on Afrobeats maintaining its hold on pop culture. We are still building over there, and todays lesson teaches us that growth isn’t linear. Afrobeats, please hold this one. Where was this level of support for the Headies, Nigeria’s homegrown, legacy award show with 16 years of honouring the local scene? Nominees are often absent and late. The chatter about the show borders on derisory. We don’t pack our halls in honour of the event, neither are we interested in elevating it. But we can cry for the Grammy. Fashionable tears for what could have been. What we need is to return home. Tails between our legs as the realisation that all we got is us. And if we don’t take care of home, build, support and elevate it locally, we at risk of delegating our pride to foreigners. Afrobeats have intrinsic value. But the current business model has funneled the entire ecosystem into exportation. And while we can boast of improved finances and investment pathways, we’re now forced to negotiate our cultural impact on parameters that weren’t created for us, in spaces where our existence is still a moot point. Why are we hurt? Because we are playing a game that wasn’t created for us. And it sucks to lose. Perhaps, this spurs us as a creative and business class. To look inward and see our worth within us. That our local industry and all its institutions are enough, and exploration is just what it is; exploration. Perhaps across the continent, we can resurrect our reward systems, intentionally imbuing cultural power and credibility in local award shows and bodies that seek to celebrate us. And to see those platforms worthy of our artistry and ego. The Grammys snubbed Nigeria this year. And rather than mope around and petulantly kick some dust, let’s fight back by getting stronger at home. It’s the only way out.
Afrobeats To The World: Where's Nigeria's Grammy?
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EY development and support for infrastructure is a crucial piece of the musical jigsaw.
We are thrilled to be kicking off our Arts Council England funded project 'Creative Cultural Partnerships' which will enable us to work with cultural organisations here in the North West - libraries and museums - to develop early years music sessions. These sessions will follow a shared delivery model where staff in our partner organisations will work alongside Note Weavers to deliver sessions, building skills, knowledge and confidence to be able to deliver sessions independently. We will also work to connect the cultural organisations with their music hubs/services to develop partnerships and sustainability into their music provision for early years. Arts Council England #communitymusic #musicinlibraries #musicinmuseums #musiccpd
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Music Supervisor, Musician & Director || I Create Content for Pop & Latin Music Brands || Keynote Speaker #Tedx
Tedx was one of the coolest experiences of my career thus far. As an artist and creative being able to speak about how the merging of different Afro-Carribean cultures has produced the fastest growing music genre today --Reggaeton-- was an honor. Why? I've been blessed to work on projects with some of the pionners reggae music. Never would I have thought I'd be sitting in a room listening to Ian and Roger Lewis talking about their late friend and colleague Bob Marley. Mind blowing! Never would I thought I'd be standing next to Mykal Rose (Reggaes first Grammy winning artist) having jolly conversation with him. As someone who is a part of the Jamacian diaspora and grew up in Latin America, it's amazing to see how a local music scene in Jamacia grew from the grassroots and was able to inspire muscians to create their own interpretation of reggae-dancehall with their own elements. Thus, I want to say this. Whatever discrepancies (because there are) about who did what or who influenced who are discussions that should be our focus. Whether it's Jamacia, Puerto Rico or Panama, our different music cultures coming together has shook the world. Small countries that has influenced global music and pop culture in a big is not an understatement. Let's celebrate this story with ourselves and to the world. #musicbusiness #musicians #musicmarketing #musicindustry
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The tears from the local industry players and creatives do reek of a layered brand elitism. It’s fashionable to cry for the Grammys. Even though we’re technically guests, invited to an American spectacle to diversify their ranks. We’re still fringe players at the Recording Academy, with negligible numbers incapable of swinging the odds in our favour. We still have a few voting cycles to cry some more. And that privilege of crying depends on Afrobeats maintaining its hold on pop culture. We are still building over there, and todays lesson teaches us that growth isn’t linear. Afrobeats, please hold this one. Where was this level of support for the Headies, Nigeria’s homegrown, legacy award show with 16 years of honouring the local scene? Nominees are often absent and late. The chatter about the show borders on derisory. We don’t pack our halls in honour of the event, neither are we interested in elevating it. But we can cry for the Grammy. Fashionable tears for what could have been. What we need is to return home. Tails between our legs as the realisation that all we got is us. And if we don’t take care of home, build, support and elevate it locally, we at risk of delegating our pride to foreigners. Afrobeats have intrinsic value. But the current business model has funneled the entire ecosystem into exportation. And while we can boast of improved finances and investment pathways, we’re now forced to negotiate our cultural impact on parameters that weren’t created for us, in spaces where our existence is still a moot point. Why are we hurt? Because we are playing a game that wasn’t created for us. And it sucks to lose. Perhaps, this spurs us as a creative and business class. To look inward and see our worth within us. That our local industry and all its institutions are enough, and exploration is just what it is; exploration. Perhaps across the continent, we can resurrect our reward systems, intentionally imbuing cultural power and credibility in local award shows and bodies that seek to celebrate us. And to see those platforms worthy of our artistry and ego. The Grammys snubbed Nigeria this year. And rather than mope around and petulantly kick some dust, let’s fight back by getting stronger at home. It’s the only way out.
Afrobeats To The World: Where's Nigeria's Grammy?
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New Post: How and Why La Onda, the Latin Sister Festival of Bottle Rock in Napa Valley, Was Born - https://lnkd.in/dwjzrXrR - Ten years after its conception, the Bottle Rock festival in Napa Valley, California, will have a sister in 2024. Its name is La Onda, a new annual event focused entirely on the Latino audience. On June 1 and 2, with a multigenerational lineup headlined by Maná, Fuerza Regida, Alejandro Fernández y Junior H, attendees will enjoy two days of music, food and celebration from another cultural perspective: the Mexican culture. Until now, Northern California, despite its growing Latino population, did not have an event of this type and magnitude, which is why the company Latitude 38 Entertainment took on the task of planning and developing a new challenge with the same proven foundations of the Bottle Rock festival. “As promoters we are celebrating 10 years,” says Dave Graham, CEO of Latitude 38 Entertainment, to Billboard Español. “In the beginning, like everything, we didn’t know what was going to happen when we started with the company. However, everything has turned out better than we could have thought, wished, or expected. Now we are ready to do something for our Latino community.” The eclectic lineup of La Onda by BottleRock, which will offer pop, rock, cumbia and regional Mexican on three stages, also includes Farruko, Eslabon Armado, Mon Laferte, Los Ángeles Azules, and many others. (For more details, click here). Maná, in fact, is also headlining Bottle Rock, which will be held just a week earlier, from May 24 to 26. Both festivals are already sold out, and Graham said they expect a total of 150,000 people for the three days of Bottle Rock and 70,000 for the two of La Onda. Below, Graham answers questions about the planning, production deployment, the challenge of holding both festivals with just a few days apart, and the expectations for La Onda’s first edition. Why did you decide to create a Latin music festival? It’s very important for us. We have been thinking about doing this for a long time. The percentage of Latinos who go to Bottle Rock is 14%, and every year they had been asking us to do one. Was there a need for such an event in the area? If you live in Northern California, to go to a festival you have to travel to Tijuana, Rosarito, Los Angeles, or even Las Vegas. Moreover, the population here in Napa is 40% Latino, mostly Mexicans, and the rest of the Bay Area is 30% , so it’s time to celebrate Latin music, Latin food, and that culture in general. Why the name La Onda? Most of the people who will come to La Onda are Mexicans, and although everyone in Latin America knows what “onda” means, it is more identified with Mexicans. Everyone has their own meaning for the word “onda,” but in the end, it has to do with movement, with something fun, and ultimately when we got to that point
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Congratulations to all the winners on their well-deserved triumph 🏆! We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants, sponsors, and partners who made the 2023 Promax Local Awards a resounding success. Thank you to our Awards Design Partner: @elevationinc, Awards Show Music Partner: @megatraxmusic, Experience Design Partner @bellaluca_creative, and Voice of the Local Awards Show: @stonevoiceovers. Check out the list of winners https://lnkd.in/g83vzXEa.
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The V&A East, opening in 2025, announced that their flagship exhibition will focus on Black British music and its impact on wider society. About time! Some of my favorite genres hold their roots in black culture, and while the Pioneers of American Hip Hop seemingly get their dues, it does feel that the originators of UK culture can be overlooked. This exhibit is a step in the right direction and I can't wait to visit. FYI I hire into London's Museum sector, so whether you're an established member of the industry, or just an enthusiast wanting to make a move into cultural sector, get in touch.
The V&A East has revealed its first major exhibition – and it’s all about Black British music
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#JahDayFridayVibes listen to one our fave artists Lunay who is popping in the reggaeton space. As it's also #HispanicHeritageMonth, we dropped a few stats below for y'all. We love to see it. ✨🫶🏽 ************************* Latin music revenue is growing at an unprecedented pace, rising in consumption by 15% compared to the first half of 2022. Not only that, Spanish is now the second most listened-to language in music across the U.S. accounting for an estimated 23% of listeners. Also important to note that Hispanic and Latinx children will make up the second biggest demographic in the new generation of consumers. As the Latinx community continues to grow and evolve, brands and marketers must work to better understand the roles culture, heritage and language play in their lives. By doing so, brands can build deeper connections and tap into this community, while building brand affinity and loyalty.2d
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Principal at QUAD-E-LIVE CONSULTING with expertise in entertainment production, corporate events, safety supervision.
Municipalities are right to question and challenge any proposed large festival proposal. A solid reputation for the promoter is a good start but THAT is not a plan. A responsible promoter will present a detailed planning document covering every aspect of health and safety, security, traffic management plan, physical site design, sanitary and medical, Communication plan , command and control structure, …. And this is only a small part of the overall package. Public safety officials, law enforcement, Public health officials, need to understand, and determine if a permit should be issued. Mass gathering events are high risk. Detailed contingency planning is mandatory. Festivals can be great fun… or disastrous.
Big music festival plans draw opposition #eventsafety #crowdsafety 9/23
Big music festival plans draw opposition - Fredericksburg Standard
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New Post: Friday Music Guide: New Music From Future & Metro Boomin, Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo and More - https://lnkd.in/gjzTxAUG - Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. This week, Future and Metro Boomin make magic together, Shakira is still on fire, and Olivia Rodrigo has a few more bangers for the faithful fans. Check out all of this week’s picks below: Future & Metro Boomin, We Don’t Trust You Allow the early headlines about We Don’t Trust You, the new collaborative album from Future and Metro Boomin, to focus on Kendrick Lamar’s guest verse on “Like That,” which features some house-torching bars and some thinly veiled shots aimed at the J. Cole-Drake partnership. That’s understandable, and deserved. Yet don’t overlook the fact that We Don’t Trust You features Future’s most complete end-to-end performance on a project in a half-decade: with Metro’s all-star run of cinematic beats stretching longer, Future sounds reinvigorated, lurking underneath heavy bass at moments and pouncing on his doubters over widescreen drums. Shakira, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran marked one of Shakira’s most successful eras even before its release, thanks to a bevy of hit singles, from the Internet-smashing “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” to the blockbuster Karol G collaboration “TQG,” both of which returned the icon to the top 10 of the Hot 100. The album is divided into two halves — the first is fully new material, the second is the slew of recent releases — but that opening eight-song run includes plenty of exciting new tunes, including “Puntería,” a Cardi B team-up in which Shakira locks in on the production shimmer and scoops up another undeniable melody. Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS (spilled) Olivia Rodrigo has already scored major hits, competed at the Grammys and kicked off an arena tour in support of sophomore album GUTS, limiting the incentive to unveil more new songs as part of a deluxe edition of the album — but the five new tracks comprising the GUTS (spilled) release are a hearty thank-you to her many fans, and include plenty of moments worthy of her top-notch second LP. “So American” is a jittery rock jam that builds upon the guitar alchemy of “Bad Idea Right?,” while “Obsessed” features a Rodrigo vocal take dripping with attitude, and deserves to be another radio staple. Tyla, Tyla Tyla’s smash hit “Water” was another commercial win for the Afrobeats and amapiano sounds that have helped define global pop this decade, but Tyla represents something even more meaningful — a front-to-back excellent full-length that should immediately rank among the strongest crosso
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