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March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR DERBY SOUNDSTAGE 2023

Featuring T.I. Trina, Jeezy and DJ Drama

(Louisville, KY) Kentucky Derby weekend would not be the same without the concert professionals of Derby Soundstage 2023, bringing some of the top Hip-Hop and R&B artists in the entertainment industry.

This year’s concert in the Derby City will be one for the history books when it comes to the accolades, they bring to the Louisville stage.

Derby Soundstage 2023 announces that on Thursday, May 4^th at Freedom Hall fans can see T.I., Jeezy, and Trina. Hosted by DJ Drama.

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations. Presale ends on April 2^nd. Currently, tickets range from $65.00 to $200.00. After April 2^nd tickets start at $80.

T.I. is a three-time Grammy Award winning recording artist with anthems like ‘Whatever You Like’, ‘U Don’t Know Me’, to ‘Big Things Poppin’. T.I. has sold over 10 million albums in the U.S. alone. The founding executive of Grand Hustle Records is also a successful actor, entrepreneur, and the host of a poplar podcast “expediTIously with Tip ‘T.I’ Harris. This will be T.I.’s first live appearance in Louisville since 2016.

Jeezy is a Def Jam artist who released ‘Snofall’ which is now available on all streaming platforms. He’s recently been featured in Freddie Gibbs ‘Rabbit Vision’. Over this ‘EnTrapreneur’s’ career Jeezy has had a #1 hit Billboard hit ‘Put On’, three top ten hits and 25 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 like ‘Love in This Club’, Soul Survivor’, ‘Leave You Alone’ and ‘Trap or Die’.

Trina is known as the ‘Da Baddest’ in hip-hop. She currently stars in the realty show, Love & Hip Hop: Miami. XXL calls Trina the most consistent female rapper of all time. Putting out hits like ‘Here We Go’, ‘B R Right’, and ‘Pull Over’ to name a few of Trina’s many hits.

DJ Drama is a Grammy Award winning artist and co-founder of Generation Now of Atlantic Records that represents artists like Louisville native Jack Harlow and Lil Uzi Vert. He gained recognition as T.I. ‘s official DJ under Atlantic’s Grand Hustle label.

Derby Soundstage 2023 is presented by Real 93.1 and is produced by The Live Suite. To be a sponsor, contact Live Suite Production at livsuite@gmail.com.

To obtain credentials to cover the concert and/or request an interview contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com or by calling 502.341.7306. Media credential deadline will be April 28^th.

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Derby Soundstage 2023 featuring T.I., Jeezy, Trina, & DJ Drama

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky

Tickets range from $65-$200. You can purchase at any Ticketmaster location and/or ticketmaster.com.

The Live Suite www.thelivesuite.com.

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

THREE COMMUNITY LEADERS WILL HONORED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS AND SUPPORT OF MOLO VILLAGE

(Louisville, KY) MOLO Village CDC announces their 3^rd Annual MOLO African Gala on Saturday, March 25^th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at LCCC located at 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.

The gala is an evening of Black Excellence and Elegance with guests encouraged to wear African attire and/or black tie as you enjoy a special performance by The Unlimited Show Band. Three deserving individuals in our community will receive the MOLO Village Community Award.

This year’s awardees will be Dave Christopher Sr., Executive Director, and Founder of AMPED; Honorable Colonel Pamela Stevenson, State Representative for Kentucky House District 43; and Honorable Greg Fischer, Louisville Metro Mayor from 2011 to 2023.

Rev. Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson, President & CEO of MOLO Village says, “We know it takes a village to make this community better. People from all walks of life and their perspectives professions is what makes a community whole. This year’s honorees exemplify leadership even through adversity. We invite the community to community and celebrate with us.”

Tickets for the 3^rd Annual MOLO African Gala can be purchased on Eventbrite. You can also purchase tickets at MOLO Village CDC at the Village @ West Jefferson, Ste. 204 or at www.molovillagecdc.org. Individual tickets are $100 plus service fees and a table for 8 is $850 plus services fees.

We would like to thank all our supporters for making this event a succuss including the following sponsors: AARP of Kentucky, Norton Institute of Health Equity, The Church Building and Loan Fund of the United Church of Christ, LG&E and KU Energy, Russell Places of Promise and the Cabinet of Health and Human Services Ministries (CHSSM) of the United Church of Christ.

This year’s proceeds benefit the MOLO Village CDC.

If you would like to setup an interview with Dr. Ferguson, contact VIPP communications by calling 502-341-7306 or by email at info@vippcommunications.com. We also invite you to cover the gala. Please post and/or announce on your community calendars.

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January 28, 2023January 28, 2023

DERBY SOUNDSTAGE 2023 RETURNS BRINGING HIP HOP ROYALTY TO CELEBRATE DURING KENTUCKY DERBY WEEKEND

Official News Release

This year’s concert in the Derby City will be one for the history books when it comes to the accolades, they bring to the Louisville stage.

Derby Soundstage 2023 announces that on Thursday, May 4^th at Freedom Hall fans can see T.I., Jeezy, and Trina. Hosted by DJ Drama.

Tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster locations on February 13th. They range from $65.00 to $200.00

Derby Soundstage 2023 is presented by Real 93.1 and is produced by The Live Suite. To be a sponsor, contact The Live Suite at livsuite@gmail.com.

To obtain interviews and/or credentials contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com or by calling 502.341.7306.

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Derby Soundstage 2023 featuring T.I., Jeezy, Trina, & DJ Drama

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Freedom Hall, Louisville

Tickets go on sale via ticketmaster.com starting Monday, February 13^th. Tickets range from $65-$200.

The Live Suite www.thelivesuite.com.

*Note- Artist’s photos please courtesy them by the performer’s name

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022

West Louisville Performing Arts Academy celebates 33 years of helping youth through arts

Immediate Release

November 1, 2022

WLPAA will be in concert and honor community leaders

(Louisville, KY) The West Louisville Performing Arts Academy (WLPAA) will host its 33^rd Hope Awards Dinner Concert at6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12^th at the Galt House Hotel, 140 North Fourth Street in the Grand Ballroom.

This year’s McDaniel Bluitt Hope Award recipient and keynote speaker will be Dr. Teresa Reed, Dean for the School of Music at the University of Louisville.

Additional awards will be presented during the program to recognizes community leaders who support WLPAA.

McDaniel Bluitt, Executive Director says “We are really excited to be in-person this year. It is so important to keep our youth motivated. This awards dinner gives them a chance to highlight their talent in front of a room full of people who are there to support them. We were one of very few organizations that were able to keep our youth engaged during the pandemic with the generous support of sponsors as we continued to meet and help our youth during such a challenging time. We cannot wait to dress up and have them share what they have been working on for the last two years. We hope you come out and support us”

Tickets are $100.00 for adults and $50.00 for students. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and/or by contacting WLPAA by email at wlbc_wlgc@yahoo.com.

We would like to thank our supporters over the 33 years and this year’s donors; LG&E, PNC Bank, Gheen’s Foundation, Direct Relief, and the Fund for the Arts.

To arrange an interview with McDaniel Bluitt, founder of the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy, contact: info@vippcommunications.com or http://www.westlouisvilleperformjngarts.org.

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History

West Louisville Boys Choir began in November 1990. The choir is directed by McDaniel Bluitt, a retired vocal music teacher with twenty-nine (29) years of experience. He received his B. M. ED. from the University of Louisville School of Music and a Masters in Counseling from Western Kentucky University. The Boys Choir has performed throughout the commonwealth, for mayors, governors’ other national dignitaries. The Boys Choir’s first European Tour established international prominence in Paris, France and London, England. They received a superior rating during their first international music competition in the Bahamas. They were also awarded first place in the Music Festival at Sea.

The West Louisville Girls Choir made its debut in November 2002. The choir is directed by Mrs. Mamie Bluitt who received her B.M.ED. from the University of Louisville School of Music. The Girls Choir is also a performing choir. Some of its more notable performances are Governor Patton’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in Frankfort, Kentucky, ECHO, Women for Women Conference and at Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Their first Southwestern Tour to Texas was held in 2010.

February 20, 2021February 21, 2021

ERICKA NICOLE MALONE ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES LATEST PROJECT ‘DREAM FROM THE EDGE’

STARRING MARK CURRY, BERNADETTE STANIS AND ALEXIA FAITH ROBERTS

(Los Angeles, California) As we remember the significant contributions of the past during Black History Month. In 2021, there’s businesses and people working behind the scenes to continue the legacy.

Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment, LLC is working to bring positive images from Black actors to the big screen. Their latest project, ‘Dream from the Edge’. The short film tells the story of a young girl by the name of Davina, (Alexia Faith Roberts) who tries to embrace her uniqueness. Davina sets to make it in Hollywood and follow her dreams, facing many obstacles attempting to derail her, including emotional challenges from her mother, Rose (Bernadette Stanis). It speaks to difficulties we often face in work/life balance.

Writer, Director and Executive Producer of the short film, Ericka Nicole Malone says ‘Dream from the Edge’, is more than a young Black woman following her dream but it speaks about the inclusiveness of people who may be different but they are the very people who make our society so unique. I wanted that to be reflected in this film. With the challenges Black Americans face on a daily basis I wanted to write a story that humanizes us in a very real way. I wanted to create a story where we have dreams, we thrive, we fall, we rise, so that people could understand our lives and dreams matter. Just the history alone of the actors in this film shows that Black people in entertainment have played a vital role in this industry and helped this film come to life.’

The international short film drama also stars Mark and Bernadette Stanis. You’ve seen both stars’ programs that shaped the stories of Black families. Curry on ‘Hanging with Mr. Cooper’ and Stanis on ‘Good Times’. Grammy Award winning writer producer “Printz Board” co-producer/writer of super music group, The Black Eyes Peas hit “Where Is The Love” is Music Supervisor. Dreams from the Edge’ can be seen in film festivals across the world.

ERICKA NICOLE MALONE ENTERTAINMENT is a production company focused on the development, production/co-production and distribution of film, television, and animated projects nationwide. In addition to Dreams From The Edge her latest project is film “Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story” starring Ledisi, Columbus Short, Janet Hubert, Keith David, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Keith Robinson.

To setup an interview, contact Sherlene Shanklin at VIPP Communications at sshanklin@vippcommunications.com. To read learn more on the Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment go to www.erickanicolemalone.com.

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