As reported on Michigan Public Radio, the Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau (DCVB) will be promoting Detroit's music scene as a feature of the city as a travel destination. Citing SPIN magazine's recent "Best of 2002" issue as proof of Detroit's importance in producing world-class musical talent, the DCBV will be launching a publicity campaign that focuses on the city's musicians, free music festivals and other attractions. Click "Read More" for the official DCBV press release.
DETROIT MUSIC ARTISTS SNAG THREE OF TOP FIVE HONORS IN SPIN MAGAZINE'S "YEAR IN MUSIC 2002" ISSUEAwards Confirm Detroit as a Hot Music Scene, says DMCVB DETROIT (Dec. 10, 2002) - SPIN magazine's "Year in 2002" January issue selected Detroit artists for three of its top five annual music honors - and the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau isn't a bit surprised. Hitting newsstands this week, SPIN's January 2003 issue selected Eminem as the artist of the year, the White Stripes' "White Blood Cells" as album of the year, and Eminem's "Cleanin' Out My Closet" as single of the year. Both Eminem and the White Stripes are based in Detroit. "The buzz is getting out there about the diversity and talent of Detroit's music scene," said Larry Alexander, president of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. "We not only originated Motown and Techno music, but we have contributed some of the world's best jazz, blues and rock artists." In 2003, the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau will be launching a publicity campaign to promote Detroit's lively music and art scene, which has come to the forefront recently with Detroit-based movies like "Eight Mile" and "Standing in the Shadows of Motown," as well as with popular Detroit music artists like Eminem, Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker and the White Stripes. "We receive thousands of visitors every year just to hear the sounds coming from Detroit," said Alexander. "And we continue to host some of the best free music concerts of any kind that attract travelers from all over the globe. " Visitors interested in learning more about Detroit's music concerts, festivals and museums should contact the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-DETROIT or click on www.visitdetroit.com. Following is a partial list of Detroit's upcoming free music concerts: Detroit Electronic Music Festival (Techno): May 24-26, 2003 Downtown Hoedown (country): May (date TBD) Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival: Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2003 Pontiac Arts, Beats & Eats (various artists): Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2003 About the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau is the non-profit agency charged with bringing visitors and visitor spending to the Detroit metro region by attracting leisure tourism and conventions. Annually, more than 17 million visitors come to the region, adding $4.6 billion to the local economy. |