Memphis Music Initiative

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Our team is growing, and we’re thrilled to welcome two new members to the MMI family: Jackie Oselen, Grants Program Manager, and Tracy Wilson, Special Assistant to the President & CEO. Get to know them in our latest blog: buff.ly/qzMSwoX #MemphisIsMusic #ArtsEducation

🔥 TOMORROW! 🔥 MMI x @MemphisHustle = live performances, big energy, and Memphis creatives shining on and off the court! 🎶🏀 📅 March 4 | 7PM 📍 Landers Center 🎟 Get tickets now! hustle.spinzo.com/?group=memphis… 20% of every ticket sold supports MMI youth musicians! #MemphisIsMusic

🎤 Live from the Court: MMI Works participant TRUTHISTHEANSWER is performing at the Memphis Hustle halftime show! 🏀 Young Actors Guild students perform pre-game before MMI youth take the court. 🎟️ 20% of ticket sales support our work. buff.ly/4gBqr9u #MemphisIsMusic

🎤 Live from the Court: MMI Works participant Kourtney is hitting the Hustle halftime stage! 🏀 Young Actors Guild students kick off the night with a pre-game performance. 🎟️ 20% of ticket sales support our work with Memphis creatives. buff.ly/4gBqr9u #MemphisIsMusic

🎶 Live from the Court: MMI Works participant Jada is opening the Memphis Hustle game with the National Anthem! 🏀 Young Actors Guild students perform pre-game, followed by MMI youth at halftime. 🎟️ 20% of ticket sales support our work. buff.ly/4gBqr9u #MemphisIsMusic

🔥 Live from the Court: MMI Works participant ChaiyaaaB is performing at the Memphis Hustle halftime show! 🏀 Young Actors Guild students kick things off with a pre-game performance. 🎟️ 20% of ticket sales support our work with Memphis creatives. buff.ly/4gBqr9u

🎤 Live from the Court: MMI Works participant BVenom is hitting the Memphis Hustle halftime stage! 🎟️ 20% of ticket sales support our work with Memphis creatives. buff.ly/4gBqr9u #MemphisIsMusic #MemphisHustle #BVenom #MMIYouth #HoopsForACause

Afro-Latino Week is here! MMI is proud to support our grantee partner @Cazateatro as they celebrate Afro-Latino identity through art, music, dance & storytelling. Don’t miss these incredible events! 🎶🔥 🔗 Event details: buff.ly/4h3YGH7 #AfroLatinoWeek #MemphisIsMusic

🏆 No trophy this time, but make no mistake—this was a win. A win for Memphis storytelling, for Black creatives leading the way, and for the young artists watching, knowing their voices belong on stages like this. Recognition matters, but the real victory is in the work.

Because Memphis deserves this. Because this team worked their magic. Because this city’s creative power is undeniable. We hope like hell we bring this Emmy home. But no matter what, this is a win for Memphis. 🏆🖤 #MemphisIsMusic #IHopeLikeHell #EmmyBound #MemphisCreatives

📍 At MMI HQ, our MMI Works Ambassadors put in the work—shooting content to bring more young creatives into the program. This summer, you could be next. 🚨 Deadline to apply is March 15! Apply now: buff.ly/3W9g2dO #MMIWorks #PaidInternship #MemphisCreatives

🏀 MMI is teaming up with the @memphishustle on March 4! MMI youth will perform the national anthem & halftime show, plus more surprises! 20% of ticket sales go to supporting young Memphis creatives. Grab yours now! buff.ly/4gBqr9u #MemphisIsMusic

These Memphis creatives turned real-life nonprofit struggles into comedy—and now they’re up for an Emmy. We’re hoping like hell for the win, but no matter what, this one’s for the culture. 🎬🏆 Show them some love! Winners are announced this Saturday! #MemphisIsMusic

Looking for a summer experience that opens doors? Applications for MMI Works are still open! Just ask Christina—three summers in, and she’s gained skills, connections, and opportunities she never expected. 🔗 Apply now: buff.ly/3W9g2dO #MMIWorks #MemphisIsMusic

Thanks to Choose901 for spotlighting MMI’s Emmy nomination! 🎥🔥 Winners are announced February 15, and we’ve got more content coming—stay tuned. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/4aGgtSS #MemphisIsMusic #CutTheCheck #EmmyNominee #NonprofitFunding #ArtsForChange

This moment isn’t easy, but neither is the work of building something better. We turn to what has always carried us through—creativity, community, and the voices of the next generation. See how we’re showing up in 2025. buff.ly/4aH0sMp #MemphisIsMusic

Where creativity meets opportunity. High schoolers (grades 10–12), apply for the paid MMI Works Summer Program to build your craft & connect with industry pros. Hear from alum Peyton M.—and apply by March 15: buff.ly/3W9g2dO #MMIWorks #YouthCreatives #MemphisIsMusic

Applications are OPEN for the 2025 MMI Works Summer Internship Program! 🎶🎨 📅 High schoolers (grades 10–12): Don’t miss this PAID opportunity to grow your skills, connect with mentors, and level up your creativity. 🗓️ Apply by March 15! 👉 buff.ly/3W9g2dO #MMIWorks

🎶 Vibing at Outerspace Recording Studio last year! MMI + @Unapologetic901 teamed up to host a youth workshop where Memphis creatives explored music production and collaboration. 💥 MMI Works Summer Internship apps are LIVE. Tap in: buff.ly/3W9g2dO #MemphisIsMusic