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Berklee Popular Music Institute Artists to Perform at Summer Festivals

23/05/2019

Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) is sending six student and alumni artists from the college to perform at popular music festivals in the U.S. and Canada this summer. The program takes students from the classroom to the stage, providing an immersive experience in every aspect of artist development and touring-important preparation for a career in performance and in the music industry.

This year's BPMI artists-MKULTRA, Jobi Riccio, ALX, Jackie Foster, Roy Juno, and GOLDSPACE + Good Company-will perform on the main stages at the Governors Ball in New York, May 31-June 2; Country LakeShake in Chicago, June 21-23; Essence Festival in New Orleans, July 5-7; Lollapalooza in Chicago, August 1-4; Osheaga in Montreal, August 2-4; and Music Midtown in Atlanta, September 14-15.

Under the guidance of Jeff Dorenfeld, founding managing director of BPMI, students in the three-semester class reviewed more than 250 submissions in the fall and selected the final artists based on recordings, videos, and live showcases. Each artist is paired with a group of three BPMI students who serve as their management team. Throughout the spring semester, the teams work with the artists on development, marketing, promotion, digital presence, merchandise, sponsorships, and tour budgets. In the final semester, the artists rehearse extensively and hit the road to their summer festivals, accompanied by their teams, who handle on-site promotion, production, and tour management.

Seeing BPMI students working at the premier festivals in the country is the most rewarding experience I've had in my 20-plus years at Berklee, said Dorenfeld. Students working through the A&R process, advancing show demands, and preparing BPMI artists for the festival stage is an experiential education that sets Berklee apart from other colleges.

The fact that BPMI has my back makes me feel like Im not alone up on that stage, said BPMI artist Jackie Foster. In 2014, when I received the Lollapalooza scholarship, I got to attend the festival that year. I remember watching the Berklee performer and seeing her sense of ease and unapologetic confidence on that stage. I knew my sights were set, that one day Id be on the same stage. Five years later, here I am gearing up for one of the biggest stages, and its all thanks to BPMI.

We had a lot of great talent this year, but we wanted the music we brought to the festivals to reflect what most people are listening to, said student Megan McLaughlin, who is part of ALX's team. We are confident that the artists chosen will be an incredible addition to each festival's lineup. Each artist really brings something unique to the table, and we are elated to be working with them.

BPMI 2019 Summer Festivals Schedule

The Governors Ball (Featuring: Tyler, the Creator, Florence + the Machine, the Strokes) New York City, New York | May 31-June 2

Artist: MKULTRA

Think of MKULTRA as the name of a cinematic universe. The Milk Man, Green Guy, Meat Man, and the Brain Child are all characters in this universe. On the album THE MKULTRA SHOW, the protagonist that speaks throughout most of the project is the Milk Man. MKULTRA draws listeners into his universe of experimental hip-hop and a world of new sounds and feelings.

Country LakeShake Featuring Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan Chicago, Illinois | June 21-23

Artist: Jobi Riccio

Jobi Riccio is a student songwriter and performer from Denver, Colorado. Inspired by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Joni Mitchell, and classic country and bluegrass, she writes songs with a folk and roots sensibility. Riccio has received acclaim for her writing, including being a finalist in the 2018 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase. She also appeared on the Women In Music Spain chapter's compilation Sincerely, Women. Her EP Strawberry Wine came out on February 5.

Essence Festival Featuring Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Maze New Orleans, Louisiana | July 5-7

Artist: ALX

ALX (Aaron Gregory) is a student singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, Florida. I used to be that nerdy kid that would spend his weekends watching Dragon Ball Z, said ALX. Now Im that nerdy kid that spends his weekends watching Dragon Ball Z and making music. He began following his passion at 14 and has since opened for T.I. and ELHAE. His creative lyricism, intricate beats, and influences-such as Trey Songz, Big Sean, Eric Bellinger, Omarion, and Ty Dolla $ign-are reflected in his music.

Lollapalooza Featuring the Chainsmokers, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots Chicago, Illinois | August 1-4

Artist: Jackie Foster

An award-winning vocalist from San Diego, California, Jackie Foster B.M. 18 comes full circle as the first recipient of the Berklee Lollapalooza Endowed Scholarship to perform at the festival. Foster distinguished herself as a semifinalist on season 14 of NBC's hit show The Voice, and was mentored by Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and Alicia Keys. Whether it's pop, rock, R&B, or jazz, Foster's warm, rich tone and powerhouse vocals can fill up a room and leave audiences wanting more. She is currently writing and planning to release new original music in 2019.

Osheaga Featuring the Lumineers, the Chemical Brothers, Tame Impala Montreal, Canada | August 2-4

Artist: Roy Juno

Roy Juno is the name shared by three Allston, Massachusetts-based producers/instrumentalists. Led by lyricist/frontman Sayak Das B.M. 18, Roy Juno blends themes like struggling with identity, glorifying false heroes, and celebrity ego death, with sound design that transports the listener to an era where synthesizers were the vanguard of sensible pop. Rhythm section Henri Young B.M. 17 (bass/synthesizer) and Josh Parra 17 (drums, auxiliary sampling) pride themselves on seamlessly blending a wide range of backgrounds, resulting in a truly modern pop sound.

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