Prairie Musicians PREMIERE: January 5, 2023 OUTPUT: 8 x 30-minute episodes
DISTRIBUTION & REACH
Platform
Reach (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
DESCRIPTION Prairie Musicians is an eclectic series of programs featuring regional musicians performing a wide range of genres. All programs are also available digitally on YouTube and the PBS Passport app. Musical groups come to the Prairie Public television studio, where our production team works with them to record content, including interviews, for a full 30-minute program. Musicians are chosen based on the interest of presenting a balanced variety of genres and the need to perform original music. New talent from throughout Minnesota are a welcome aspect of the eight to ten episode series. “ Prairie Musicians is an excellent program that features talented artists from many different genres. It is great to discover these great musicians from our region.” – Survey Respondent
8 episodes broadcast | 4 hours broadcast
Broadcast
22 episodes available | 4.5 hours of content available | 1,006 streams
Streaming apps
22 videos posted | 4.5 hours of content available | 5,725 video views
YouTube
16 posts | 6,478 video views | 184 engagements
17 posts | 4,087 video views | 403 engagements
8 posts | 478 video views | 14 engagements
Twitter/X
8 posts | 1,208 video views | 29 engagements
TikTok
“Hardanger fiddle programs inspired me to support an apprenticeship in our community.” – Survey Respondent
EPISODES
IMPACT Prairie Musicians extends its impact far and wide throughout the state of Minnesota with a goal of introducing audiences to a variety of musical genres and emerging musicians. A front-row-seat experience is extended to all ages, ethnicities, abilities, and incomes. Digital platforms of outreach like Facebook and Instagram have garnered interest beyond Minnesota, and have allowed featured musicians to expand their fan base. Viewer surveys have proven that audiences appreciate and enjoy the series. Each season, musicians express their gratitude and appreciation for Legacy funding that supports the series. Statements from featured artists recognize increased interest in their work and followers on social media.
Walking Phoenix , indie-alternative rock | Moorhead, MN | 1501 | 1/5/23 Hannah Lou Woods , folk, blues, pop | Rochester, MN | 1502 | 1/12/23 Beyond the Trees , urban bluegrass | Minneapolis, MN | 1503 | 1/19/23 Rootz Within , island reggae | Detroit Lakes, MN |1504 | 1/26/23 Kyle Colby , pop | Detroit Lakes, MN | 1505 | 1/26/23 Nicole Jasperse , folk, rock | Moorhead, MN | 1506 | 1/26/23 Sarah Morris , Americana blues | Shoreview, MN | 1507 | 2/16/23 The Hero and the Villain , rock, country | St. Cloud, MN | 1508 | 2/23/23
Musicians shared about participating in Legacy-funded work:
“That it feels like we are on our way to “making it” in a lot of people’s eyes. Being featured on a well-known station like PBS is huge to these folks.”
“Very positive comments. I have also seen an increase in attendance and donations to the museum.”
“The set and scenery was very professional, and the sound quality was clear and concise.”
“I have heard that people really enjoyed the program!”
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