Host for the GRAMMY Music Education Coalition Twitch Livestream

eSports And Music Stars Come Together For Grammy Music Education Coalition Twitch “Stream To Make Music Matter”

(Press Release from ShoreFire)
Debut Twitch Stream to fund the expansion of K-12 public school music education programs

The GRAMMY Music Education Coalition strives to help music education become a gateway to bridging the gap to improve access for all. To help bridge this gap, the GRAMMY Music Education Coalition has partnered with Morgan Stanley Sports & Entertainment Group and Columbia Records, the first major record label to create a Twitch Studio, to bring this one of a kind event to life. 

The “Stream to Make Music Matter” is a live-streamed event intended to drive awareness of the need to support music education in under-served public schools. On Tuesday, November 12th at 6pm ET viewers will be able to interact and donate to fund the expansion of music education programs to the 3.8 million K-12 students in the US currently without access.  

“Stream to Make Music Matter” is an epic event that includes an all-star Fortnite squad session and interviews from a variety of guests, all in support of funding music education.

More info here: twitch.tv/grammymusiced 

The “Stream to Make Music Matter” event will include:

  • An All-Star Squad lineup led by a dynamic duo from the music and eSports space. Join The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart as he skydives into a Fortnite gaming session with FaZe Clan’s Nate Hill and other eSports talent! Twitch Partner LunaLyrik will be the hosts as fans have a chance to interact with Twitch and Music celebrities. 
  • The GRAMMY Award-Winning Chainsmokers have reshaped the indie, dance, and pop music landscape by churning out a streak of platinum hits. 
  • Nate Hill is a triple threat superstar in the making as a Pro Fortnite Player and member of the world’s most popular eSports team FaZe Clan, a fashion model for Ralph Lauren, Gap, and NIKE and as an aspiring singer-songwriter  
  • Donate in order to win Chances to donate and win specialty offerings from signed merchandise from Imagine Dragons and Maren Morris to special VIP concert experiences from HozierThe Chainsmokers and Joyner Lucas, as well as giveaway items including high-end streaming cameras from PTZOptics, wireless Dolby Dimension headphones, and Poly RIG 500 PRO eSports Edition headset and the BackBeat PRO 5100 True Wireless earbuds. 
  • Proceeds will go towards funding music education in underserved and underfunded public schools. Specific funding will go towards learning technologies, instructional materials and curriculum, coaching and mentoring professional development, and more.
  • Conversations with GRAMMY-nominated music producer Louis Bell and eSports host Jennifer “Narz” Vargas discussing Louis’ path to success in the music business and his perspective on music production, with a visit from hip-hop star Joyner Lucas
  • Louis Bell, the new King of Pop music production, is the man behind mega-hits like Post Malone’s “Rockstar” and “Sunflower” and “Havana” from Camila Cabello. Louis made it into an exclusive club by becoming one of only three producers in the history of Billboard to have 20 songs on the Top 100 charts simultaneously.
  • Joyner Lucas, a dedicated philanthropist, innovator, and entrepreneur just launched a groundbreaking SONY backed music app called Tully. His recent releases with other notables like Eminem and Chris Brown have received over 100 Million views on YouTube. 

This experience takes place on Tuesday, November 12, starting at 6 pm ET. Come witness music and eSports collide. “Stream to Make Music Matter” on a new Twitch channel created by the GRAMMY Music Education Coalition, a coalition of over 60 organizations dedicated to music education. 

Click HERE to follow GMEC on Twitch and turn on notifications to get updates when we’re live.

About GRAMMY Music Education Coalition:

The GRAMMY Music Education Coalition, formed in 2017, is a non-profit dedicated to building universal music education participation in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. It is a coalition of over 40 non-profit music education organizations and philanthropies that gathers academics, philanthropists, educators, artists and parents to work together to create dynamic, diverse communities to create and sustain music education

Featured in Walmart x iBuyPower Commercial!

I am in a commercial! In an era of console wars and mobile games, PCs are still the platform of choice for so many gamers. Check out the article and watch the full video here!

Watch the full video here!

NYXL WATCH PARTY @ BROOKLYN BOWL

East vs West in this epic rivalry-weekend showdown as NYXL take on the Vancouver Titans. Enjoyed a fantastic night of OWL, competitive bowling, plus a private performance by the one and only grandson! Never ever miss a NYXL event!

LAST AND BEST GAME OF SEASON TWO

Gotta support my NYC fam. Amazing event by NYXL!

For event details: https://events.andbox.com/nyxlknockdown

Host for Two Panels at Play NYC: Women in Esports + POC Cosplayers

Super honored to have been a host for Play NYC! Play NYC is New York City’s premier game convention for creators and players. It features games of all platforms, showcasing the latest projects from studios and developers from all five boroughs and beyond. Launched in 2017, Play NYC celebrates every facet of gaming in a way that only this city can.

Watch the clip below to the Women in Gaming panel I hosted!

Narz Hosting Play NYC Panel

Play NYC is New York’s first and largest game convention for creators and players alike. Featuring the latest releases from studios large and small, and from developers old and new.

Learn more about Play NYC here.

Californian Getaway Sponsored by Me (lol)

My escape to LA-LA Land is so enjoyable~! Especially the Westfield Mall. Literally stayed around for hours. Has everything: a movie theater, food, shopping, bubble tea, and more!

Got to visit the Livit HQ in LA! Super honored to be a contracted streamer with them!

I’m a huge foodie…. Love some of the food here! Visit my Instagram to get address to lcoations!

PAX EAST 2019 – NFL Running Back Ahman Green, Dan Rue, Adult Swim Yacht Party, & more

It’s always a pleasure to work with brands at each PAX. Whether East or West, South, or Dev the Penny Arcade Expo is probably my most favorite gaming conference ever. Yeah, it’s better than E3.

The city has some of the best fish and chips I have ever had. And I had them once in England. Some countryside pub. Authentic.

There’s always something to do at PAX. So many people to meet easily right on the floor.

Lots of memories to make with new and old friends.

My Bff @CrestaStarr
My Bff @CrestaStarr

From live events, games, mixers, shops, prizes, music, & panels.

It’s always best to go Wed-Monday and just nerd tf out. It’s like a pilgrimage to the Mother Land. If you are going to make it, invest in it. Make it your own holiday.

If you are a gamer and you want to meet other gamers for a week of good times, go to PAX East. But if you still don’t believe me. Try one last thing, watch this highlight.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me through my social, blog, Youtube, streams, or anything I do! Being a full-time content creator has been a struggle since I embarked in August of 2018. Coming into 2019, I am more certain and confident 2019 will be a year for explosive growth! Looking forward to sharing that with you all!

Two Tickets to CAPCOM Live Concert Sept 29th In NYC Giveaway

I am partnering with CAPCOM to give away two tickets to their Capcom Live show, coming to NYC for the first time on 9/29 at Gramercy Theatre! It’s the official Capcom concert, featuring a live rock band and orchestra performing the soundtracks from all the biggest Capcom games including Street Fighter, Mega Man, Resident Evil, Okami, Ace Attorney, Monster Hunter, and many more with a giant screen and light show. To enter the giveaway, click the link below! Giveaway ends Friday, Sept 21st. Tickets available at http://www.capcomlive.com

Two Tickets to CAPCOM Live Concert Sept 29th In NYC Giveaway
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Speaking at Latinx in Games Panel at Pax West 2018!

 

Please join me at my panel at #PAXWest 2018 – “Latinx in Games: We Are Here and You Belong Here Too” occuring Saturdaying September 1st at 3:30-4:30pm in the Cat Theater. Incredibly honored and extremely excited to be fostering a community for Latinx from every part of the world.

If you’re attending, make sure to mark your calendars! More details: http://west.paxsite.com/schedule/panel/latinx-in-games-we-are-here-and-you-belon

Panel Details:

The Latinx community is filled with a strong, vibrant, and colorful culture that is reflected by the diversity of our roles spread all over the gaming industry. We’re fostering a community where Latinx can meet, exchange ideas, and grow.

You don’t have to be fully fluent in Spanish or raised completely Hispanic to be included here. We want to share our cultures, our struggles, and our triumphs with the entire Latinx community and our allies, in the hope that we inspire our next generation of developers.

Honored to be joined by:

(Be sure to follow them on social!)

Hope to see you there!

Speak On Video Game Addiction Discussion On Games Geek Tech

I speak about the WHO recent classification of video game addiction and what that really means.

Qutee Discussion – “Video Game Addiction: Fact or Fiction?” https://www.qutee.com/q/video-game-ad…

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently added a new “Gaming Disorder” diagnosis, described as a pathological addiction to video games. Breaking things down and offering an alternative perspective, is Psychology and Data Analytics expert in eSports and video games, as well as the founder of GirlGamerVogue.com, Narz.

In this exclusive podcast interview led by GGT Founder Adesina “Desi” Sanchez, Narz explains the psychology behind video game design, how it intersects with Positive Psychology, and offers advice to those who are dealing with an overuse of video games, as well as a less pathological view of why young people are so drawn to them.

Interview page on our site w/links to resources: http://GamesGeeksTech.com/ggt-talk-in…

And bookmark their site, http://www.GamesGeeksTech.com for more inspiring and fun stories on gaming, tech and general geekery, and for their weekly podcast segment, the GGT Talk on The Grindhouse Radio which reaches 3.5-4 million listeners weekly :).

Stay in touch with them by following us @GamesGeeksTech on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Twitch!

Tell me your thoughts on video game addiction in the comments below!

 

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