Musics

Daydream State Announces DAY IN • DAY OUT Music Festival Labor Day Weekend

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Today Daydream State announced the first Seattle music festival of its kind in the last two years: DAY IN DAY OUT is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 4-5, 2-10 p.m., at the Fisher Green Pavilion in Seattle Center.

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  • Today Daydream State announced the first Seattle music festival of its kind in the last two years: DAY IN DAY OUT is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 4-5, 2-10 p.m., at the Fisher Green Pavilion in Seattle Center.
  • After an incredibly difficult year for artists, fans and our local creative community, were excited to celebrate the return of live music by providing a new platform to revive the festival scene in Seattle, said Daydream State executive director Jason Lajeunesse.
  • Additionally, the festival will host the launch of Bloodworks Northwests campaign, Musics In My Blood, aimed at attracting 10,000 donors between Labor Day weekend and years end to combat our regions historic blood supply deficit.
  • Please visit the DAY IN DAY OUT website ( www.dayindayoutfest.com ) for daily schedule, full lineup, ticket pricing, and other event information.

National Museum of African American Music Announces New Partnership With Sony Music Group

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) today announced a new partnership with Sony Music Group (SMG), making them the first music company to support the museums mission and values ahead of its opening on Jan. 18.

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  • The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) today announced a new partnership with Sony Music Group (SMG), making them the first music company to support the museums mission and values ahead of its opening on Jan. 18.
  • As part of the partnership, developed through Sony Musics Global Social Justice Fund, a Sony Music Scholars Black Music Certification and Scholarship Program will be created to make an impact on the community through music education.
  • Sony Musics partnership helps us tell a unique story of Black music executives and also looks to the future to help create the next generation of leaders in music.
  • The National Museum of African American Music, set to open in early 2021, will be the only museum dedicated solely to educating, preserving and celebrating the influence African Americans have had on music.

YANGAROO Announces The Launch Of EZ Downloads; Software-Free Secure Watermarked Cloud-Based Downloads

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Friday, September 25, 2020

The Yangaroo Music platform runs on Yangaroos DMDS workflow solution for Media and Entertainment companies based entirely in the cloud.

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  • The Yangaroo Music platform runs on Yangaroos DMDS workflow solution for Media and Entertainment companies based entirely in the cloud.
  • This update has been dubbed EZ Downloads and provides a significant market advantage over competing services, making Yangaroo Music and DMDS the only trusted provider of new music not to require the installation of proprietary software to facilitate secure, watermarked downloads.
  • Feedback from early users of the Yangaroo Musics EZ Download interface:
    The new way to access music via DMDS is smooth for both Mac and PC users.
  • YANGAROO trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) under the symbol YOO and in the U.S. under OTCBB: YOOIF.

Garth Brooks Joins 36|86 Festival Lineup to Discuss Career

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Garth Brooks is one of country musics biggest stars, both in terms of his catalog and his constant innovation within the industry, said Van Tucker, interim CEO, LaunchTN.

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  • Garth Brooks is one of country musics biggest stars, both in terms of his catalog and his constant innovation within the industry, said Van Tucker, interim CEO, LaunchTN.
  • From drive-in concerts to live streaming events, he has showcased his unique skills and entrepreneurial ingenuity to reach his fans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • He joins an all-encompassing group of speakers across the 36|86 Festival that are making waves across their industries.
  • Those interested in attending the festival can find a registration page on the 36|86 website , alongside an expansive speaker list and agenda .

Save the Music Launches First-Ever Electronic Music Grant Named After Legendary Producer J Dilla

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Monday, August 26, 2019

The programs innovative combination of music technology and a forward-looking curriculum focuses on the fundamentals of electronic music creation, recording and production, bringing out each students inner creativity, talent, and confidence.

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  • The programs innovative combination of music technology and a forward-looking curriculum focuses on the fundamentals of electronic music creation, recording and production, bringing out each students inner creativity, talent, and confidence.
  • The J Dilla Music Technology Grant underscores MTV and Save the Musics commitment to cultivating the future creators, providing them with cutting edge tools and innovative instruction to enable them to participate in the future of music.
  • Save The Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps kids, schools, and communities realize their full potential through the power of making music.
  • Founded in 1997, Save The Music partners with school districts and raises funds to restore music programs in public schools.