Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios announce inaugural Paramount Music Showcase slated for Fall 2022

The first-of-its-kind showcase will shine a light on talented emerging music artists from underrepresented backgrounds

Submissions now open HERE

NEW YORK, NY (August 17, 2022) - Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios today announced the first-of-its-kind Paramount Music Showcase, slated to take place this Fall 2022 in New York City. Curated by the Paramount Music, Creative and Production teams in partnership with Paramount's Office of Global Inclusion, the showcase will shine a bright light on talented, untapped, emerging music artists from underrepresented communities. This invaluable experience will give three exceptional artists the opportunity to perform their craft at the highest possible level for various influential figures in the music and media business.

Once the three finalists are selected, they will each be assigned a mentor who will help develop their act for the showcase over the course of four weeks. Mentors will meet weekly with their mentees to offer coaching as well as advice on songwriting, production and developing their live acts for the showcase. Submissions for participants are now open HERE.

"We are thrilled to provide a platform and opportunity to amplify fresh, diverse voices that resonate with our global audience", said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. "Fostering and helping to develop the next generation of talent and creators has always been embedded into the Paramount culture."

"Paramount has long had an intentional focus on finding and developing talent across all genres and platforms, and our many initiatives in writing, directing and performing have introduced a wealth of diverse talent to people around the world," said Marva Smalls, EVP, Global Head of Inclusion, Paramount & EVP, Public Affairs, Kids & Family Entertainment Brands, Paramount Media Networks. "We are thrilled that Music Showcase, our latest initiative, is helping to discover the next generation of underrepresented musicians and provide them with a unique opportunity to share their talent with our global audience."

Additional info on showcase mentors and the event this Fall to come.

Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios

Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios is one of the preeminent media entities in the world that connects with global audiences through its nine iconic brands - MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, Smithsonian, Paramount Network and TV Land - as well as MTV Entertainment Studios which produces acclaimed series and movies and the award-winning, Oscar-nominated MTV Documentary Films.