BMAC, Live Nation open live music accelerator applications
The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) has opened applications for its free 2025 live music accelerator program.
BMAC, Live Nation open live music accelerator applications
Powered by Live Nation’s School of Live, BMAC LIVE Accelerator program provides 20 emerging music business professionals. Each gets an all-expenses-paid, week-long immersive experience focused on career pathways in the live music industry.
Held in LA July 14 – 18, applications are open thru May 16, 2025.
The BMAC LIVE Accelerator explores all aspects of creating and managing live entertainment. This includes production, budgeting, artist relations, booking, marketing, and ticketing.
Participants have the opportunity to apply for paid, part-time internship positions at Live Nation exclusively available to them. Those selected will get ongoing support from BMAC and Live Nation throughout their internship.
The Inaugural Cohort of the BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program (Photo Credit: Mike Melendy for Black Music Action Coalition)
“We’re incredibly proud of the success of the inaugural BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program,” says Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, BMAC Co-founder, President & CEO. “Through our partnership with Live Nation, we’re building a career-shaping experience. This is especially for young people who might not otherwise have access to this industry.
“After seeing the impact last year’s program had on the participants, we’re excited to build on that momentum. We aim to offer an even stronger experience in year two,” said Omar Al-joulani, Co-President, Live Nation Concerts. “Through School of Live, we’re continuing to invest in emerging talent. We provide real-world training, access to meaningful career opportunities, and mentorship from industry professionals. These professionals live and breathe live music every day.”
Learn more about the BMAC LIVE Music Accelerator Program and apply here.
Bruce Houghton is the Founder and Editor of Hypebot, a Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, a Berklee College Of Music professor and founder of the Skyline Artists Agency.
