Pants OFF! Podcast producer and host, Brian Campos, will honor us with his participation as emcee at this year’s Backstage Ball awards ceremony! Brian has been involved in the music scene as a performer, music fan, and volunteer for over a decade. As a lifelong Des Moines resident, his observations and connections made over the years were the catalyst for the… Read more »
Congratulations Katie Byers on her recognition as the David Hurd Community Supporter of the Year at the 2017 Backstage Ball awards ceremony. Katie will be honored for her dedication to coordinating local house concerts and for helping create house venues across the country. Join us on February 24 at Streetcar 209 to celebrate individuals making noise in and about Des Moines’ music… Read more »
Developing talent. Building an audience. Expanding our sound. For years we’ve worked to put Des Moines on the national music map and together we’ve created a music city. Now it’s time to turn up the volume! Join us to celebrate individuals making noise in and about Des Moines’ music scene, and help build an even stronger, more diverse… Read more »
Congratulations Brandon Clark on his recognition as Industry Supporter of the Year at the 2017 Backstage Ball awards ceremony! Join us on February 24 at Streetcar 209 to celebrate individuals making noise in and about Des Moines’ music scene, and help build an even stronger, more diverse music community. Brandon Clark will be honored for his commitment to protect the musicians and artists in… Read more »
Congratulations Bob & Maria Filippone & Max Wellman on being awarded Innovator of the Year at the 2017 Backstage Ball awards ceremony! Join us on February 24 at Streetcar 209 to celebrate individuals making noise in and about Des Moines’ music scene, and help build an even stronger, more diverse music community. Bob, Maria, and… Read more »
Every year at the annual Backstage Ball, the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition recognizes individuals and organizations who have made a meaningful contribution to the improvement of Des Moines’ music scene. Do you know someone who has had a positive impact on the Greater Des Moines music community in 2016? This could be a musician/band,… Read more »