{"id":23774,"date":"2023-01-13T10:49:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T18:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicforwardfoundation.org\/?page_id=23774"},"modified":"2023-02-09T15:12:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T23:12:10","slug":"30-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/musicforwardfoundation.org\/30-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"30th Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2023 marks Music Forward\u2019s 30th Anniversary! We are celebrating 30 years of stellar performances, celebrity appearances, name changes, and unbeatable opportunities all with the goal of creating a pathway for diverse voices to be empowered through music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a snapshot of some of our favorite moments with our interactive timeline and click through to explore old photos, videos, and news stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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February 8, 1993<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

International House of Blues Foundation Incorporates<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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House of Blues formalizes its nonprofit. The goal being to “Promote multicultural values of diversity and racial harmony through art and music”<\/p><\/div>

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Summer 1993<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Inaugural Blues Ambassador Scholarship<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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International House of Blues Foundation awards it’s first Blues Ambassador Scholarship, $1,000 to a student dedicated to the blues.<\/p><\/div>

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June 21, 1994<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Cookin’ Up the Blues Cookbook with Tabasco<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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IHOBF teams up with Tabasco and Blues icons to create a cookbook! All proceeds going to the charity.<\/p><\/div>

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July 30, 1994<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

5,000 Boston Participants<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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International House of Blues Foundation has officially reached 5,000 students since opening its doors.<\/p><\/div>

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January 18, 1995<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

1st Annual “Spirit of the Dream” Tribute<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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IHOBF hosts its 1st Annual “Spirit of the Dream” Tribute in honor of Martin Luther King Jr, and welcoming in many high profile guests.<\/p><\/div>

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March 28, 1995<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Lil Richard performs at Blues SchoolHouse National Simulcast<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Streamed across the country via satellite, Lil’ Richard performs and speaks to hundreds of young people.<\/p><\/div>

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January 15, 1996<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

The “Spirit of the Dream” Award<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The 2nd Annual “Spirit of the Dream” Tribute sees the inception of the “Spirit of the Dream” Award. Awardees included: Maxine Waters, Stevie Wonder, & Jack Healey.<\/p><\/div>

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July 1996<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

IHOBF teams up with Center for Study of Southern Culture to create the HOB Teacher Institute<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The HOB Teacher Institute hosts 30 teachers from Los Angeles, Boston, Oxford, and more for a week long Blues education intensive.<\/p><\/div>

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May 3-6, 1997<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

The Blues Brothers Smokin’ Tees Celebrity Golf Classic<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The House of Blues hosts a 3 day celebrity golf tournament in Myrtle Beach supporting IHOBF and others.<\/p><\/div>

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October 17, 1997<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

45,000 Blues SchoolHouse Students Reached<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Blues SchoolHouse officially reaches 45,000 students since its inception. Tracing the history of Blues from its roots in Africa to its influence on modern genres.<\/p><\/div>

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1999<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Make an Impression Launches<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Make an Impression donated guitars and drums to schools and supported music education. Recitals showcased the impact in House of Blues\u2019s across the country.<\/p><\/div>

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July 6, 2006<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Live Nation Buys House of Blues<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Live Nation purchases House of Blues and takes on the foundation with it!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2010<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Arts – Drawing Us Together Launches<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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From murals, to quilts, to shoe shrines, Drawing Us Together encouraged young people to express themselves and gave them outlets to do so.<\/p><\/div>

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2012<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Phoebe Bridgers wins Bringing Down the House<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our stages have been graced by many amazing acts including Phoebe Bridgers who was only at the beginning of her music career.<\/p><\/div>

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2013<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Launch of Give Music<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Give Music put instruments directly into the hands of young people so they had unrestricted access to nurturing their passion.<\/p><\/div>

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October 7, 2014<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Action for the Arts Gives $220k in Support of Music Programs<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Action for the Arts gives out $220k across 63 schools and organizations to support music & arts programs<\/p><\/div>

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2014<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Name changes to House of Blues Music Forward Foundation<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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After a lot of thought, iterations, and research the International House of Blues Foundation changes its name to HOB Music Forward Foundation <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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April 20, 2015<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Music Forward Sunset Strip Half<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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MFF becomes the founding charity partner for The Sunset Strip Half Marathon & 5K.<\/p><\/div>

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August 16, 2017<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

All Access with Khalid<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Khalid welcomes students behind the scenes of one of his shows. The program consisted of a conversation about his music journey and an exclusive performance.<\/p><\/div>

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August 20, 2019<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Music Forward Ambassadors Announced<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A group of driven performers and artists commit to furthering Music Forward’s mission. Including; Martina McBride, Julia Michaels, & others!<\/p><\/div>

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March 2020<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Music Forward Goes Virtual & Global<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic Music Forward takes their programs online. Committed to the same high quality programming being online allows HOBMFF to find a global audience.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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September 30, 2021<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

1st Virtual All Access Fest<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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MFF takes its music industry career fair virtual allowing nearly a thousand young people across 30 countries to attend the 28 panels featuring 100 Industry Pros<\/p><\/div>

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June 29, 2021<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Apple Creative Studios<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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40 young artists joined local music and filmmaking legends to hone their crafts as musicians, producers, and singer-songwriters.<\/p><\/div>

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Spring 2022<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

LAUSD Masterclasses with United Talent Agency<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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MFF and UTA join forces for a multi-week masterclass series with UTA professionals sharing insights and career pathway advice for LAUSD students.<\/p><\/div>

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2022<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

BMG Internship & Mentorship Program<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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BMG and MFF teamed up to provide 31 paid internships across 3 semesters and a mentorship program for young people across the country.<\/p><\/div>

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February 2023<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>

Apple Racial Equity and Justice Initiative Grant<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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In celebration of Black History Month, Apple awards a generous grant to MFF for being focused on uplifting Black and Brown by unlocking creative potential.<\/p><\/div>

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Governors Ball Scholarship<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Music Forward added its 7th scholarship to its roster in partnership with Gov Ball. $10,000 to a New York City native pursuing a degree in live entertainment.<\/p><\/div>

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