Leadership / 09.06.23

Music Forward Foundation Celebrates 30 Years with Hollywood Bowl

Access Staff

VenuesNow (08/31/23) King, Ariel

The Music Forward Foundation will in early October host a major fundraiser at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl to celebrate the nonprofit's 30th anniversary. “Live Nation has backed Music Forward since day one, and we congratulate them on 30 years of helping youth discover and build careers in live music,” declared Live Nation Entertainment CEO Michael Rapino. “The industry is growing and diversifying faster than ever, which means there are even more opportunities to support the next generation and we look forward to continuing our work together.” The Bowl's festivities will include a Music Forward Brunch where chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styn will provide a buffet to honor music industry visionaries, accompanied by performances by Music Forward alumni. The Oct. 2 Celebrity Golf Classic, meanwhile, will have players meet foundation-sponsored youth. “I really wanted to find awareness-building events that we could galvanize the industry and our community around,” said Music Forward Executive Director Nurit Smith. “We have our brunch, and this is a feel-good event where we not only are recognizing Music Forward's 30th anniversary, but this year and every year from now on, we are going to be highlighting and recognizing leaders, artists in live entertainment, and music that goes beyond this stage, beyond the music, and impacts our communities in a positive way. Our world, our earth, our industry. We get to make a little bit extra noise because it's our 30th, but we have got some amazing folks being honored as well.”

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