Berkeley Music Group

The Berkeley Music Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Berkeley, California. It was formed in 2012 by David Mayeri, who was formerly chief operating officer of Bill Graham Presents[1] to renovate the UC Theatre.[2] The UC Theatre was a movie theatre from its opening in 1917 to its closing in 2001.[3] The Berkeley Music Group plans to reopen the theatre in Spring 2015 as a music venue, presenting between 75-100 shows per year, in a wide variety of genres.[4] As of April 2014, they have raised $2.7 million towards their stated goal of $5.2 million.[5]

They also plan to operate The Berkeley Music Group Educational Programs, which will offer workshops and internship programs for local youth, aged 17–25.[6]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2009-08-20/article/33562?headline=UC-Theater-Approved-as-Concert-Venue--By-Riya-Bhattacharjee
  2. ↑ http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Berkeley-s-UC-Theatre-to-reopen-for-music-events-5422180.php
  3. ↑ http://berkeleyheritage.com/berkeley_landmarks/uc_theater.html
  4. ↑ http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_25654601/berkeley-group-plans-revive-uc-theatre
  5. ↑ http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/04/24/berkeleys-historic-uc-theatre-to-reopen-as-live-music-venue/
  6. ↑ http://www.theuctheatre.org/about/our-mission/

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