Berkeley Music Group

The Berkeley Music Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Berkeley, California. It was formed in 2012 by David Mayeri, who was formerly chief operating officer of Bill Graham Presents[1] to renovate the UC Theatre.[2] The UC Theatre was a movie theatre from its opening in 1917 to its closing in 2001.[3] The Berkeley Music Group reopened the theatre in Spring 2016 as a music venue, and will present between 75-100 shows per year, in a wide variety of genres.[4] [5] Berkeley Music Group raised $5.6 million through private donations and grants, with Taube Philanthropies giving them a $1.3 million matching grant. After the grant, the theatre was renamed The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall.[6]

They also plan to operate The Berkeley Music Group Educational Programs, which will offer workshops and internship programs for local youth, aged 17–25.[7]

References
  1. http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2009-08-20/article/33562?headline=UC-Theater-Approved-as-Concert-Venue--By-Riya-Bhattacharjee
  2. http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Berkeley-s-UC-Theatre-to-reopen-for-music-events-5422180.php
  3. http://berkeleyheritage.com/berkeley_landmarks/uc_theater.html
  4. http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_25654601/berkeley-group-plans-revive-uc-theatre
  5. http://brokeassstuart.com/blog/2016/06/10/97231/
  6. http://thepioneeronline.com/29831/artsentertainment/the-uc-theatre-reopens-after-more-than-a-decade/
  7. http://www.theuctheatre.org/about/our-mission/
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