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Hitsville NEXT is Motown Museum’s creative & educational hub for emerging artists & entrepreneurs.

Urban Legin’d Obasaki is the 2024 Motown MIC: Spoken Word Artist of The Year!
gave an outstanding performance at our Grand Finale that brought the audience to their feet, earning his spot as our 10th winner of the program.
Congratulations, Urban! Your passion, skill, grit, honesty, vulnerability, and overall star power is truly deserving of the title and a prime example of why we continue the legacy of the Black Forum label.
We are so proud of and can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.
Thank you to our judges, coaches, and partners for making our finale even more special!
Motown MIC is proudly supported by , , , , , , , The Elaine Stern Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, Michigan Arts & Culture Council.

Meet your Motown MIC 2024 Top 10 Finalists! These 10 poets were selected from numerous virtual submissions and an incredible live semifinal.
Come witness these amazing poets September 20 at The Cube, located inside the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. These talented artists will be going head-to-head for the title of Motown MIC Spoken Word Artist of The Year, a $3,000 cash prize, and more! Get your tickets now: https://motownmic2024.eventbrite.com 🎟️
Who do you think will take home the title? Sound off in the comments!

Celebrate the end of summer at our Back-to-School Jam this Saturday, August 24, from 12-4 pm! 📚🎶
Bring your students to Rocket Plaza for a fun-filled afternoon as we send them off to the new school year with school supplies and music to lift their spirits! Enjoy live performances from our Lyric Project singer-songwriters and a special set by , the second-place winner of the Amplify the Sound of Detroit Singing Competition.
Don’t miss our exclusive giveaway of 500 drumsticks from Grammy-nominated music director, producer, and musician ! 🎵 Drumsticks and school supplies are limited, so come early and join the fun!

This Sunday, head to Rocket Plaza at to watch 15 incredible poets compete for a spot in our Motown MIC: The Spoken Word Competition 2024 Top 10! 🎤 This event is free and open to the public—see you there!

Our next Tiny Porch Concert featuring HitsvilleNEXT artists is this Saturday, August 10!
Join us for two 45 minute concerts, featuring amazing tunes from Jack Williams III at 1pm and Chase Alan at 5pm.
Bring the entire family to Rocket Plaza for a great summer day filled with live music featuring Motown covers and original songs, food trucks, yard games and hourly Motown Museum tours!

It’s going be a fun-filled weekend on Rocket Plaza this Saturday and Sunday! 🎶
We’re calling all fraternities and sororities to Rocket Plaza this Saturday for a vibrant celebration of culture and Divine Nine excellence, with live music, dancing and delicious food!
On Sunday, join us for Synergy Samba, where we’re mixing the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian Samba with the iconic Motown sound! 💃
Led by the talented Caroline Noel of these fun lessons will have you dancing in no time! Don’t miss our “Dancing in the Street” event—it’s going to be an unforgettable celebration of culture and music!
All activities on Rocket Plaza are free, and you can purchase your museum tour tickets online or at the box office in advance.

Amplify Artist of the Year Jasmine Terrell is a star on the rise! She captivated the crowd at this year’s Detroit Grand Prix with her soulful renditions of the Canadian and American National Anthems. 🎶 Her performance added an unforgettable touch to the event, where Motown’s Smokey Robinson served as Sunday Grand Marshall.

Join us this Saturday from 12-4pm for the Detroit Motown Hustlers on Rocket Plaza! It’ll be an afternoon filled with excitement and dancing to the curated beats of DJ Sam Smooth. Learn the Hustle from experts Louis Jenkins, Nichole Poyntz, and the Hustle Team. Mark your calendars for our vibrant “Dancing in the Street” event—you won’t want to miss it!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience from our Hitsville NEXT artists with Tiny Porch Concert series Saturday, June 1. Enjoy two live performances from our passionate Hitsville NEXT artist Dion Jackson Jr. at 1PM and De’Mi Alyse at 5PM. Each Tiny Porch Concert creates space for our artists to display their talent with help from a live band. Get ready for 45 minutes of music, featuring classic Motown covers and original songs from each artist right here on Rocket Plaza. This is a family friendly show with food trucks and yard games. o Museum tour tickets may also be booked and MUST be purchased online or at the box office, spots are not guaranteed. o All Rocket Plaza activities are FREE. o Seating is first come first serve. o Street parking is available.

Catch Hitsville NEXT Performers live TOMORROW at Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft! 🏈
Come hear the soulful sounds of Motown performed by celebrated hometown artists as our city rounds out a record-breaking week!
It’s all going down Saturday afternoon on the NFL 2024 Draft Stage. 🎶

Do you know a high schooler or middle schooler interested in making music and being part of a creative community? Applications for 2024 Hitsville NEXT Summer Camps are now open at motownmuseum.org/program!
Each of these three programs provide a unique opportunity for students ages 11-18 to immerse themselves in the world of music through the lens of Motown. 🎶
Participants will unleash their creative potential through songwriting, artist development, and performance opportunities, all while gaining valuable insight into careers in the music industry.
Don't let your child miss out on these unforgettable summer memories! Read more and apply today at motownmuseum.org/program ⭐

Jasmine Terrell is the Amplify: The Sound Of Detroit Artist of the Year 2024! ⭐️
Tonight, after three months of artist development, Jasmine gave a performance of Teena Marie’s “Square Biz” that won over the judges and audience. We can’t wait to see how her year in reign unfolds!
Sending a huge congratulations to all of the Top 10 for an amazing show. Thank you for making this year one to remember.
We can’t thank our judges, coaches, and supporting partners enough for their integral role in the success of Amplify 2024.
Stay tuned for more footage of tonight’s outstanding show! 🖤
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Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is proudly supported by Elaine Stern Foundation, Erb Family Foundation, Amazon.com, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Huntington Bank, The Kresge Foundation, and Michigan Arts and Culture Council.

Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is officially sold out!
We’ll see everyone tonight - doors open at 5 and showtime is 7. ⭐️

Only TWO✌️days remain until we crown the 2024 Amplify Artist of the Year! Will you be in the audience for the excitement?
Be sure to secure your spot in advance at amplifydetroit2024.eventbrite.com! Tickets will be sold at the door for an additional $5.

Take a first look at the setlist for Amplify 2024 👀
These are the songs you can expect to hear the Top 10 perform at the Grand Finale on March 16! Which one will have you out of your seat dancing?
Make sure to grab your tickets at amplifydetroit2024.eventbrite.com 🎫
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Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is proudly supported by Huntington National Bank, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Amazon.com, The Kresge Foundation, Elaine Stern Foundation, and Erb Family Foundation.

Behind the scenes of our Amplify Finalist interviews in Studio A! 🎥
Audience members can hear what the Top 10 had to say in their interviews at the Grand Finale on March 16 at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
Grab your tickets before they’re gone at amplifydetroit2024.eventbrite.com 🌟
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Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is proudly supported by Huntington National Bank, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Amazon.com, The Kresge Foundation, Elaine Stern Foundation, and Erb Family Foundation.

Back by popular demand, Doug E Fresh is returning as the host of this year's Amplify: The Sound of Detroit Grand Finale! 🎶
Get ready to groove with the legendary rapper, producer, and "Human Beatbox" on March 16 at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
He'll be providing all the best vibes as our top ten finalists compete for the coveted title of Amplify Artist of the Year!
Get your tickets to Amplify '24 before they're gone at amplifydetroit2024.eventbrite.com ⭐
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Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is proudly supported by Amazon.com, Huntington National Bank, Hudson-Webber Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Elaine Stern Foundation, and Erb Family Foundation.

⭐ Amplify Mentor Spotlight ⭐
Meet BETH, a singer-songwriter, producer, and actress from Detroit, and daughter of Motown legend Johnny Griffith of the Funk Brothers! From touring globally as a background singer for artists like Anita Baker and KEM to her solo endeavors, including NBC’s “The Voice,” BETH has showcased her talent on some of the world's biggest stages.
As an Amplify mentor, BETH recently spent an evening with the Amplify Class of 2024, offering valuable insights on artist development and her experiences in the music industry.
Don't miss your chance to experience Amplify: The Sound of Detroit! Get your tickets before they're gone at amplifydetroit2024.eventbrite.com!
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Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is proudly supported by Amazon.com, Hudson-Webber Foundation , Huntington National Bank , The Kresge Foundation , Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Elaine Stern Foundation, and Erb Family Foundation.

Good news! Enrollment for Bonus Tracks has been extended - Apply by February 29 at motownmuseum.org/program/bonus-tracks 💿🎧
Don't miss out on the chance to:
⭐ Discover career pathways in the music industry
⭐ Be selected for a $25k college scholarship
⭐ Network with Universal Music Group executives
Make sure to pass this opportunity along to any 10th-12th grade students in your life!
motownmuseum.org/program/bonus-tracks/
Bonus Tracks | Motown Museum BONUS TRACKS–DETROIT is a collaboration between Motown Museum’s Hitsville NEXT and Universal Music Group.

Rounding out our Amplify Class of 2024, we have three more finalists: Amise, De'mi Alyse, and Kodie Chandler, all local to Detroit!
Purchase tickets to see them perform live at the Amplify Grand Finale, and find out more about the event, at amplifydetroit2024.eventbrite.com ⭐
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Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is proudly supported by Amazon.com, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Huntington National Bank, The Kresge Foundation, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Elaine Stern Foundation, and Erb Family Foundation.

We're keeping the Amplify introductions going with Gina and Chase Alan!
Gina is coming to us from Plymouth and Chase Alan from Southfield. 🌟
Don't miss their performances on March 16 at the Amplify Grand Finale! Get tickets now at amplifydetroit2024.eventbrite.com 🎶
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Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is proudly supported by Amazon.com, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Huntington National Bank, The Kresge Foundation, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Elaine Stern Foundation, and Erb Family Foundation.

It’s time to get to know three more Amplify finalists! 🎤
Introducing Mara, coming from Hamtramck, and Jasmine Terrell and Laronzo, representing Detroit.
We can’t wait to see what they bring to the stage on March 16! Visit amplifydetroit2024.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets for the Amplify Grand Finale. 💫
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Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is proudly supported by Amazon.com, Hudson-Webber Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, and Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Huntington National Bank, Elaine Stern Foundation, and Erb Family Foundation.

Get ready to discover the personalities behind the voices of our Amplify finalists! Let's give some love to Y'la, hailing from Detroit, and JC Simmons, born and raised in Inkster.
Secure your spot today for the Amplify Grand Finale on March 16, and learn more about the event at amplifydetroit2024.eventbrite.com 💫
Stay tuned this week as we uncover more details about each of our top ten artists!
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Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is proudly supported by Amazon.com, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Huntington National Bank, The Kresge Foundation, Michigan Arts and Culture Council, Elaine Stern Foundation, and Erb Family Foundation.

SAVE THE DATE! ⭐ Amplify: The Sound of Detroit's 2024 Grand Finale is on Saturday, March 16 and tickets are on sale now at AmplifyDetroit2024.eventbrite.com!
In December, we held auditions and carefully selected ten standout artists to make up our Amplify Class of 2024. Since then, they've been immersed in professional artist development training leading up to the Grand Finale, where they'll receive live feedback from our esteemed panel of judges.
One finalist will come out on top as the 2024 Amplify Artist of The Year and receive $15,000 in cash and prizes! Secure your spot in the audience to experience the excitement live on March 16 at Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
Mark your calendars and get tickets today at AmplifyDetroit2024.eventbrite.com 🎤
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Amplify: The Sound of Detroit is proudly supported by Amazon.com, Elaine Stern Foundation, Erb Family Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Huntington National Bank, The Kresge Foundation, and Michigan Arts and Culture Council.

There is only one week left to apply for Bonus Tracks, our collaborative program with Universal Music Group!
In this a five-week program led by music industry professionals, high school students will explore career pathways and qualify to be selected for a $25,000 college scholarship.
Applications are open until February 20! Read more about the program, and submit an application today motownmuseum.org/program/bonus-tracks
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