HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The second annual Huntsville Music Month kicks off Sept. 1.
According to the Huntsville Music Office, "The monthlong initiative seeks to raise awareness and build excitement around the City’s thriving music culture, encourage collaborations, provide career development resources, and champion Huntsville’s appeal to musicians and fans as a music‑friendly city.
Mayor Tommy Battle said Huntsville has come a long way in establishing itself as a destination music city. He says,"The quality and diversity of live performances at The Orion Amphitheater, Von Braun Center and elsewhere appeal to local music fans as well as those from outside of the city limits. People from across the country are traveling here to see their favorite artists on our stages and we’re happy to have them. We hope they tell their friends and families about their wonderful experience in Huntsville, Alabama.”
While this year’s Huntsville Music Month calendar will feature over 100 events, Music Officer Matt Mandrella is especially excited about Launchpad, a new, free concert series Sept. 1-3 in Big Spring Park. “We have some really amazing talent lined up to perform, so we’re setting up a big stage in the park and kicking off the month with an explosive three-night run of free shows downtown. We’ll also have a lot of fun lighting design elements in place both on stage and throughout the park that we think will make for a really awesome fan experience, too. The Huntsville Music Month calendar is jam-packed with great concerts and events throughout the month. It’s an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and September is all about shining an even brighter spotlight on all the really exciting things happening here.”
For more information and to see the full Huntsville Music Month calendar, visit huntsvillemusic.com/musicmonth or the Huntsville Music Office Facebook page.