Legacy Report 2024

Prairie Musicians

Publish Date: January 25, 2024 Format: 8 x 30-minute episodes

Description

Prairie Musicians has become a well-known source of regional talent with an eclectic mix of music and engaging dialogue from musicians across Minnesota. Musical groups are invited to the Prairie Public television recording studio to present their original form of expression. Interviews with band members lend insight to the creative process, professional goals, and advice for other musicians. Prairie Musicians is a platform for new talent also— a place for creative imagination and musical exploration in a world where simply getting recognized is a challenge.

Impact

Prairie Musicians has a goal of introducing audiences to musical genres and emerging musicians from throughout Minnesota. The messages in the music are engaging and entertaining, but also address social issues, political rhetoric, and personal wellness. Artists appreciate the opportunity to showcase their talents and realize the financial stability that their career can produce. One participant stated, “I have been contacted by businesses and radio stations in Minnesota requesting to play my music and hire me for gigs.” Another participant said, “I have had people in the community say they saw the episode. It is an excellent opportunity for our online connection to the community.”

Distribution & Reach

Platform

Reach (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)

Broadcast

8 episodes broadcast | 4 hours broadcast

Streaming

8 episodes posted | 4 hours available | 8,685 streams

Social Media

26 posts | 14,537 video views | 419 engagements

“I love hearing local talent featured and I am a huge fan of musical arts, and love to see the current bands/artists and what they are creating. Showcasing artists is a gift to all viewers!” – MPTA survey respondent

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