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Helping The music communityGrow Thrivein Cleveland Ohio In 2023 Cleveland Rocks accomplished so much. Here are some of our amazing highlights from a busy year Cleveland Rocks Shop Our growing retail space for local vinyl CDs and merch and a space that also offers a community hub for programs and activities Music Incubator Accelerator Program A new 2nd Incubator cohort that provides professional input and financial support began after fielding many applications interviewing 10 and selecting 5 artistsgroups. The first Accelerator joined the cohort offering deeper support and funding to two established bands Professional Development Workshop Series and 24 Music Showcase These monthly presentations offer skills and networking followed by performances from local artists Soul City ClevelandEstablished outreach to connect Northeast Ohio elder AfricanAmerican musicians with youth to translate their own life experience as a way to build community through stories and music Waterloo Makes Music Hosted our 7th annual music series This year we contracted 90 musicians from Northeast Ohio expanded to 13 professionally produced events at 5 venues on Waterloo Road and added Music A Meal at our summer shows. If you celebrate live music or love someone who does now is the time to support your local music community.