This October, Save The Music Foundation and the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) partnered with AEG Presents and Berklee NYC for the 3rd annual Remix The Industry convening.
Held October 16–17, 2025, at Racket NYC and Power Station at Berklee NYC, the two-day event brought together over 70 students from Save The Music’s J Dilla Music Technology programs with top executives, artists, and educators in the live entertainment and music industries.
Since launching in 2023, Remix The Industry has become a cornerstone initiative for Save The Music and Black Music Action Coalition—helping dismantle barriers and create equitable career access for the next generation of diverse young creators.
When our young people see themselves in every space—from classrooms to boardrooms, from studios to executive suites—that’s when equity becomes reality.
Day One: Backstage at Racket NYC
Students kicked off the convening with a behind-the-scenes look at live music production, hosted at Racket NYC, one of The Bowery Presents’ premier venues.
Highlights from the Day:
Backstage Tour: Led by Bridget Pilipe, General Manager at Racket NYC, students explored the venue’s lighting, sound, and production systems.
Industry Panel: Moderated by Willie “Prophet” Stiggers (BMAC), the panel featured leaders including Twana Simmons and Dante DiPasquale (AEG Presents), Swaggy Sie (SiriusXM), Chanel Rae Pettaway (The Legion Media Group), and special guest DJ Drewski, who shared personal career stories and advice.
Live Performance: The Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, Belongó, energized the crowd with a live set celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Beat-Making Workshop: Facilitated by We Make Noise, students produced original tracks with Latin influences. Promise Academy earned top honors and BOSE headphone sets for their creativity.
Creative Festival Design Workshop: Students designed and pitched their dream music festivals to AEG Presents executives, receiving real-time industry feedback.
Working Lunch: Courtesy of Shake Shack.
At AEG Presents, we’re dedicated to inspiring the next generation of music industry leaders and shaping the future of live music.
Day Two: Career Pathways at Berklee NYC
On October 17, the summit continued at Power Station at Berklee NYC, where Betsie Becker (Executive Director, Berklee NYC) and Henry Donahue (Executive Director, Save The Music) welcomed students, educators, and representatives from Splice, Warner Chappell, and the NYC Department of Education.
Highlights from the Day:
Industry Panel: Featured Annemarie Andrucyk (AEG Presents), Paul Thompson (NYCDOE Arts Office), Ebony Howard (ELMA Philanthropies), and Willie “Prophet” Stiggers (BMAC), moderated by Paulina Vo (The Digilogue).
Breakout Discussions: Small groups brainstormed strategies to fund and execute student-driven music initiatives, facilitated by Ebony Howard (ELMA Philanthropies), Twana Simmons, and Leilani Alvarez (AEG Presents).
Action Exercise: William Corrin (MDRC) and Paul Thompson (NYDOE) led attendees through a goal-setting session, asking each participant to commit to one actionable next step.
Closing Performance: A Save The Music alumni DJ set from The High School of Climate Justice capped off the event, followed by a networking lunch.
Our collaboration with Save The Music connects education and industry in a powerful way—empowering young creators to engage directly with professionals shaping the future of music.
Continuing the Mission
Since 2022, Save The Music has funded 60 music education grants across New York City, reaching over 33,000 students with high-quality music programs. Together with partners like BMAC, AEG Presents, and Berklee NYC, STM continues to show how music education fuels career pathways and brighter futures.
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