Backbeat Foundation

Backbeat Jazzfest Series - Night concert series presenting local New Orleans Musicians during April and May. The 2011 series was the fifth year of what has become an annual series. Approximately 15,000 people attended the series and over 80 local musicians directly benefited from the project. This program is designed to showcase the talent of New Orleans/Louisiana artists.

EXPORT NOLA is a program of and presented by the Backbeat Foundation EXPORT NOLA is a showcase of diverse New Orleans music. EXPORT NOLA is presented at the premiere entertainment industry conferences in the United States, APAP and SXSW. EXPORT NOLA is programmed and designed to attract national and international talent buyers and arts presenters to discover the varied musical genres of New Orleans and Louisiana. EXPORT NOLA presents both established touring bands as well as emerging artists. EXPORT NOLA provides a branded platform for the showcasing of New Orleans music. Attendees know that the showcase will not be a random amalgamation of various artists but rather a New Orleans experience. EXPORT NOLA presents the gamut of New Orleans music including Jazz, Funk, Roots Rock, Zydeco, Mardi Gras Indian, Brass Band and Blues. Audience members have called EXPORT NOLA "a jazzfest teaser" due to the varied menu of music offered.

Ladyfest New Orleans, a three day celebration of the contributions of women to the culture and arts of New Orleans. Activities include, music concerts, art exhibits, poetry readings, dance recitals and more. The activities occur at a variety of venues throughout the city.

Garden Party NOLA is a series of free concerts held at the New Orleans Botanical Gardens. The general public is invited to attend. Approximately 600 people attend each concert. The artists selected to perform are New Orleans based musicians