Bruce Garfield Named Exec/ Dir. Of Columbus Music Commission

Bruce Garfield

The COLUMBUS MUSIC COMMISSION has appointed veteran artist manager and major-label exec BRUCE GARFIELD as Exec. Director. The COLUMBUS MUSIC COMMISSION was formed in 2017 to build connections between the many elements of the creative music scene, increase educational and professional opportunities for musicians, attract audiences to live music events and to support COLUMBUS’ rapidly growing music business infrastructure.  

“The creative arts in COLUMBUS are critical to our economic future and they make living in our City fun,” City Council Pres. SHANNON HARDIN said. “We are excited to see our new MUSIC COMMISSION organize, advocating for live music, engaging locals in the conversation of how we build on the incredible base of talent living in Columbus.”

“This position presents the perfect opportunity for me to give back all the good the music business has given to me throughout my career,” said GARFIELD, whose resume includes stints at CAPITOL RECORDS and EMI/MANHATTAN/BLUE NOTE. “Commencing in APRIL 2019, MUSIC COLUMBUS will begin hosting networking and educational events with COLUMBUS’ music community and a diverse array of music industry leaders; our first will be the Music Business MONDAYS series. 2019 will also see the launch of a COLUMBUS, Music Everywhere initiative."

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