Live Nation 与 BMAC 第三届现场娱乐人才加速器项目新增 20 名学员

Key Takeaways
With the addition of its third cohort, the BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program has now supported 60 emerging professionals with direct access to careers in live music.

Participants explored the live entertainment business through hands-on experiences, conversations with industry leaders, and access to apply for paid, part-time internships at Live Nation.

The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), in partnership with Live Nation, welcomed its third cohort to the BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program, building on two successful years that have already supported 40 emerging music business professionals with direct access to careers in live music.
Meet this year’s cohort:
Tobi Bello, Zharia Clausell, Shua Copeland, Kariyona Craighead, Iman Eli, Jahden Erold, Angellynn Farrow-Correa, Joshua C. Gray, Olga Guante, Xavier Hearse, Kadija Jalloh, Ja’Mese Jones, Jamea Kollie, Samirah Mungin, Sherleen Mwaura, Anthony Naranjo-Mota, Cailyn Stackhouse, Kajah Watkins, Donavan Williams, and Shylon Woodstock

As we fight to change systems, we also have to make sure the next generation has the knowledge, resources, and relationships they need.” – Prophet, Co-Founder/President/CEO, BMAC
“It’s not just about education, and it’s not just about networking. It’s about building community and creating a true pathway to opportunity in the industry.” – Chloe Wilder, Director of School of Live
Over the course of the week, 20 participants came together in Los Angeles from cities big and small across the country and gained practical experience across the live entertainment industry, exploring everything from talent booking and marketing to finance, venue operations, ticketing, fan experience, and more. Through hands-on learning and conversations with industry leaders, they gained an inside look at the many teams that bring live events to life, leaving with a broader understanding of the industry and a clearer vision for where they could build their careers. Following the program, each member of this year’s cohort was invited to apply for paid, part-time internships at Live Nation, where continued support from both BMAC and Live Nation helps turn that vision into real career opportunities.
“There are a lot of music industry programs out there that help young professionals get their start. The impact that BMAC has is like none other. The personal and professional development, the support, the resources. You have mentors that are willing to follow up with you, check in with you, and not gatekeep information. You can’t beat that.” – Joshua C. Gray, BMAC Live Accelerator Program Cohort 3
One of the week’s defining experiences was the opportunity to learn directly from Live Nation leaders and industry professionals who shared honest insights into their career journeys, lessons learned, and the realities of working in live entertainment. Conversations with Live Nation executives across booking, marketing, venues, fan services, recruitment, and HR, alongside fireside chats with BMAC Co-Founder, President & CEO Prophet and leaders from Parkwood Entertainment, Interscope Records, Creative Artists Agency, Inspire1st Management, Category 1 Entertainment, and ART@WAR Entertainment, gave participants the chance to ask candid questions, build meaningful connections, and hear firsthand how successful careers are built in the industry.
“I remember thinking, “How did I get here?” I started as a coordinator. Within a year and a half I became a director. The imposter syndrome was real. I kept asking myself, “Do I really belong here?” Then I started looking back at the work I’d done. Brian McKnight. Slipknot. Ne-Yo. Akon. Now I’m working on stadium tours. I realized… I do belong here.” – Patricia Moore, Ticketing Director, Live Nation

Participants also put their learning into practice through immersive, real-world experiences designed to mirror the day-to-day work of live entertainment professionals. Working in teams, they developed and pitched their own music festivals, considering every aspect of the event, from sponsorship to food and beverage, merchandise, fan experience, and more. The cohort also spent a day at The Belasco, where they worked alongside production professionals to help build a live show from the ground up, gaining firsthand experience with lighting, audio, stage setup, and soundcheck.
“Talking to them behind the scenes at the Belasco, hearing their perspectives, being a team player – all of that really does show when the show is done. It really comes through.” – Zharia Clausell, BMAC Live Accelerator Program Cohort 3

In just three years, the BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program has already helped 60 emerging professionals gain access to the relationships, resources, and opportunities that support careers in live entertainment, delivering on its mission to create lasting pathways into the industry. And with every new cohort, that impact will continue to grow.
“This is not just a box that we’re checking. We work all year, really, to create this one-week opportunity…this is not a drive-by charity moment, but this is actually something that we’re building as a part of this institution that we hope will be able to be around as long as it’s needed.” – Prophet, Co-Founder/President/CEO, BMAC