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MUSIC FORWARD CELEBRATES NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

Apprentices Troy White & Chloe Colligan MUSIC FORWARD CELEBRATES NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE FIRST-EVER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN MUSIC AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT RECOGNIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR  NOVEMBER 18, 2024 – [...]

Youth Advisory Council Meets Levitt Foundation

On Friday, November 8th, Levitt Foundation’s President and CEO Sharon Yazowski met with Music Forward Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council, UpNext. During the presentation, Sharon touched on how Levitt funds and empowers organizations across the country to bring [...]

Music Forward Annual Brunch

MUSIC FORWARD ANNUAL BRUNCH 2024 On Sunday, October 6th, we hosted our 2nd Annual Brunch at City Club Los Angeles, gathering for an inspiring afternoon honoring some of the music industry’s most influential voices. We [...]

Thank You 2023 Partners

A number of stellar companies invested in the next generation of diverse youth through an impactful partnership with Music Forward, allowing diverse young people access to explore, get prepared, and discover careers in the music & live entertainment [...]

Music Forward Inaugural Golf Classic

Along with our Inaugural Brunch on October 1st at the Hollywood Bowl, Music Forward Foundation continued the 30th anniversary festivities with the Inaugural Golf Classic on October 2nd. Held at the picturesque El Caballero Country Club, [...]

Music Forward Inaugural Brunch

2023 Honorees Julian Petty: Executive Award Billie Eilish's Happier Than Ever World Tour: Tour Award Broccoli City: Festival Award House of Blues: Venue Award Alison Frenzel: Educator Award The sun rose over The Hollywood Bowl [...]

Rewind: A Series of Spectacular Events

June and July saw a plethora of live events cross the Music Forward stage. Take look at some of our favorite highlights. Pride Night June launched into Pride Month with Concerts on Canon in partnership [...]

Thank You 2023 Partners & Sponsors

Citi Citi powered for the 3rd year the LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Award in 2023. Providing 15 emerging artists with $10,000 grants each to further their music career. BMG BMG partnered with Music Forward to create [...]

Front Row: Guns N’ Roses at Banc of California Stadium

Welcome to the jungle! Or rather... welcome to load-in day! Last week, in partnership with Live Nation’s Promoter Rep Ron Chamberlain offered, some lucky young members of our community received a behind-the-scenes look at what [...]

Music Forward Foundation Announces  ‘All Access Fest’ On Sept 30th

Music Forward Foundation Announces 'All Access Fest' On Sept 30th Free Music Industry Career Fair Ft. Two Keynote Speakers Immersive Worldwide Event From 9 Am PST to 5 PM PST REGISTER NOW: https://musicforwardfoundation.org/all-access-fest/ "Even for those growing up in L.A., [...]