MUSIC Matters is excited to announce our CoMMunity Partners for the 2022-2023 school year: Seven Mile and Empty Mug Records! The CoMMunity Partnership program is one of MUSIC Matters’ most impactful Social Ventures each year. There is a competitive application process, including an in-person presentation, during which two student organizations are ultimately chosen by MUSIC Matters members to receive a $2,500 grant and partner with MUSIC Matters. We’re excited to work with these two organizations this year and our collaboration will support our community and beyond!
Seven Mile is a student organization who believe all children should have outlets for creative expression. Their mission is to bring music, arts, and coding enrichment to students in Detroit. They partner with local communities to provide opportunities for creative expression, including weekly lessons in creative arts, music, and coding as well as an annual summer camp. Seven Mile plans to use part of their grant to fund musicians, teachers, and resources for their summer camp to give participants the best experience possible. MUSIC Matters and Seven Mile are excited to work together because of our shared goal to spread the joy of music to everyone in our communities.
Empty Mug Records is a student-run record label at U-M who support local talent through all areas of their career. They help artists record, produce, and master their music as well as promotion and marketing. They have live shows all year spanning a variety of genres, including acoustic sets, punk shows, funk shows, and more! Empty Mug Records plans to use the grant to purchase new music equipment for recording and producing, so they can help their artists release higher quality music. MUSIC Matters and Empty Mug Records are excited to work together and promote their shared love and passion for music and supporting local talent.
MUSIC Matters will hold events with Seven Mile and Empty Mug Records throughout the year to support their missions. Both organizations will also be attending SpringFest this April, so look forward to that and more!