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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (JANUARY 7, 2019)<\/strong> \u2013 In partnership with Live Nation<\/span><\/a>, the world\u2019s leading live entertainment company, Music Forward Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2019 Live Nation US Concerts Scholarship Program. The program will award $30,000 in scholarships among three outstanding recipients pursuing careers in the music industry. \u201cLive Nation supports future leaders in pursuit of a career in the music industry\u201d said Mark Campana, Chief Operating Officer, Live Nation US Concerts. \u201cMusic Forward helps bridge community to industry and we look forward to this year\u2019s group of candidates and continuing to grow this important philanthropic program.\u201d Steven J. Finkel Service Excellence Scholarship:<\/strong> established in memory of a Live Nation employee who went above and beyond to improve the concert experience for fans, artists and staff, this scholarship is designed to support the ever-growing customer service expectations of fans, artists and employees within the live entertainment industry.<\/p>\n Tiffany Green Operator Scholarship:<\/strong> established in memory of one of Live Nation\u2019s first female concert production specialists, this scholarship is designed to support women pursuing a career in live entertainment.<\/p>\n Live Nation US Concerts Scholarship:<\/strong> established to support students interested in the core areas of Live Nation\u2019s business: concert promotion, venue operation, sponsorship, ticketing, e-commerce and artist management.<\/p>\n The application deadline is March 31, 2019. Scholarship selections will be made by a panel of Live Nation executives and thought leaders across academic, entertainment, civic and corporate sectors. Criteria for selection include academic achievement, essay responses and recommendations. Recipients will be announced in June and awards will be given for the fall 2019 semester. Visit Music Forward\u2019s website<\/a> to learn more about the scholarships, requirements and application guidelines as well as view 2018 winners.<\/p>\n # # #<\/p>\n About Music Forward Foundation<\/strong><\/span> About Live Nation Entertainment<\/strong><\/span> Live Nation US Concerts Media Contacts:<\/strong><\/span>
\nEstablished in 2016, these Live Nation scholarships support the future of the live entertainment business and are specifically designed to help students interested in the core aspects of the concert business, including: concert promotion, venue operation, ticketing, sponsorship, e-commerce and artist management.<\/p>\n
\nThe Live Nation US Concerts Scholarship Program is open to current college juniors and seniors enrolled at an accredited college or university. A total of three $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to students nationwide in the following areas:<\/p>\n
\nMusic Forward transforms young lives, inspires careers and champions a more inclusive music industry. Focusing on young people ages 12-22 in under-represented communities, we set the stage for success by providing workshops and showcases to inspire the next generation of music industry leaders and innovators. Learn more at www.hobmusicforward.org.<\/p>\n
\nLive Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world\u2019s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com<\/p>\n
\nEmily Bender, emilybender@livenation.com
\nMonique Sowinski, moniquesowinski@livenation.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"