CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The Youth Concert Series, created by Joanne Rogers (Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery) and Claude Whitfield (Backpinz Academy), is a youth-led music and arts program launching this July at the VAPA Center. Developed in partnership with student mentees, the program gives Charlotte youth (17 & under) hands-on experience in planning, producing, and performing in live concerts.
With guidance from Rogers and Whitfield, mentees like DJLux (age 12) and co-producers Adam Refaey and Kingston Price are learning to build sustainable businesses, grow their networks, and take creative control. The concerts feature varied music genres, live art, and youth-run vendor booths.
This Thursday at 3 p.m., Tim Miner will spotlight one of the youth participants and share more about this empowering new series, which blends mentorship with real-world leadership opportunities for young creatives.
View the video clip above for more information.
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